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David Clow
Los Angeles, CA 90001 - cell 323 384 6796 - david.clow@att.net
Senior-level communications specialist/copywriter in print, Web, video; project/team manager; author/journalist; extensive experience working with C-suite executives and subject matter experts for Fortune 500 market leaders and startups.
Special experience in energy (utilities and renewables), telecom and technology, medical. Technical, training, corporate, and literary voice narration.
LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/pub/david-clow/1/999/36a/
Experience
davidclow.com - Independent Communications Specialist / Copywriter, Los Angeles, CA - June 2009-Present
Clients/projects include (samples at www.davidclow.com):
· Comcast, Philadelphia, PA.
Sector: Telecommunications.
o Researched, wrote case studies on implementation of Comcast cable services.
· DMP Corporation, Rock Hill SC. Acquired by Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE:ESI).
Sector: Wastewater treatment and recycle and reuse solutions across multiple manufacturing industries.
o Writing and editing of web page copy including landing pages and case studies.
· Global Environmental Permitting, San Diego, CA.
Sector: Construction environmental permitting and consulting.
o Created tag and page copy for company website, http://gepermit.com/.
· idealab incubator companies, Pasadena CA: EI Solutions (acquired by SunTech); DRI Energy; RayTracker.
Sector: Solar energy technologies.
o Researched, wrote case studies on successful installations.
Additional internal communications, executive communications and talking points, change management communications, branding, training (under NDA):
· Southern California Edison, Rosemead, CA. (via RMK Direct, Pasadena, CA).
Sector: Energy utilities.
o Ongoing customer communications regarding electricity and water consumption; internal change management communications.
· The Vita Group, Los Angeles, CA. www.vitaconsultinggroup.com/.
Sector: Consulting.
o Marketing communications for clients in solid waste management.
· Voya Financial, West Chester, PA; internal projects for brand transition from ING Group to Voya.
Sector: Financial services.
· Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., Millburn, NJ.
Sector: Financial services.
o Internal executive communications.
· Kaiser Permanente, Pasadena CA.
Sector: Medical services.
o Internal change management communications.
· Eli Lilly & Co., Ethics & Compliance Division, Indianapolis, IN.
Sector: Pharmaceutical.
o Internal training.
· Avery Dennison, Glendale, CA.
Sector: Packaging, functional materials, labeling.
o Internal change management communications for corporate reorganization.
Southern California Edison, Rosemead, CA Communications Specialist – 08/2005-06/2009
Sector: Energy utilities.
o Created new B-2-B and B-2-C technical and marketing outreach media (print, Web, kiosks, space ads, video, executive communications) for large, mid-size and small business accounts and residential customers utilizing SCE energy management programs and services.
o Internal and external training on electricity tariffs, energy management programs
o Short-turnaround executive communications, newsletter articles, email blasts, competition entries.
Author/ Business Copy Writer / Executive Coach, Los Angeles, CA – 06/2002-06/2008
o Pitched, project managed, and completed two books:
o Six Lessons for Six Sons (Harmony, 2005; Three Rivers Press, 2006; Larousse, 2007), Audience: General.
o A Few Words from the Chair – A Patient Speaks to Dentists (CreateSpace, 2008). Audience: Dentists, dental practice consultants, dental students and schools.
o Coach for over 150 healthcare professionals on practice building and branding.
Intel, Los Angeles, CA – Communications Manager, Content – 01/2001-06/2002
Sector: Telecom software.
o Led branding for an Intel acquisition in middleware / telecom software for mobile devices.
o Led Web site overhaul for improved business development and UX.
o Created new user experience, web architecture, web copy.
o Partnered with IT during planning, programming, testing.
o Created content curation strategy for improved SEO, engagement, and retention.
o Developed uniform product line information template.
o Developed master content and editorial calendar for timely site-wide updates.
o Enforced navigation and style guide for product presentations.
o Partnered with Senior Managers and Product Managers for routine updated content.
o Wrote/ghosted blog entries, white papers, technical writing, marketing and training collateral, presentations, newsletters supporting brand positioning; liaison with internal customers.
o Awarded Presidential Certificate for Results Orientation.
Quisic, Los Angeles, CA - Head Writer/Editor – 06/1999-01/2001
Sector: E-Learning, Education.
o Authored and managed writing process for award-winning business e-learning products producing over $2.5 million in revenues.
o Hired and supervised staff; served on merger teams for integrating new acquisitions and working processes.
o Co-produced proprietary streamlined production tools; led team for company writing style guide.
o Cited by management for excellence in performance.
Photogenesis, Los Angeles, CA – Director of Communications – 03/1994-06/1999
Sector: Medical devices and therapies.
o Internal and external communications for early-stage company investigating devices and protocols for surgical intervention in eye disorders
o Communications for company leadership, investors, and medical advisors.
Education, Certifications, and Affiliations
· University of Pennsylvania, Richmond American Int’l University (year abroad, London, England) BA with honors, English and History
· Certificates in Multimedia Authoring, University of Southern California, American Film Institute
Publications
· Samples and Portfolio - http://www.davidclow.com/
· Books - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17577785.David_Clow#
· Academic - http://www.researchgate.net/profile/David_Clow/publications
· Creative - https://newplayexchange.org/users/13205/david-clow
Pro Bono
Peer-reviewed academic writing for Quest, The History of Spaceflight Quarterly; journalism for The Space Review; kitchen volunteer for Union Station Homeless Services, Pasadena CA
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