LET'S MAKE SOMETHING
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Daniel Tozier
dctozier@gmail.com ❖ (626) 221-9660
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of the People Nov. 2022 – Present
Copywriter
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Responsible for concepting, creating, and editing engaging, on-brand copy for projects across university departments
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Work with designers, project managers, and directors on large- and small-scale projects including social media campaigns, video scripts, email marketing, student communications, web copy, and a variety of other written projects
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Contribute copy to social media channels with engagement rates regularly ranging from 3% - 8%
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Write and develop topics for Career Horizons, our LinkedIn newsletter, which we launched during my tenure and now has over 95,000 subscribers
Wound Care Advantage (WCA) Dec. 2019 – June 2022
Marketing Manager (Sept. 2021 – June 2022)
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Oversaw social media calendar, including strategy, writing copy, and posting (3-4 posts a week)
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Wrote press releases and other media communications to promote WCA services and offerings
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Took ownership of live monthly webinars including planning, scheduling, and moderating
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Trained team members to effectively utilize WCA educational materials and available tools and resources
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Developed and wrote revamped copy for company website, resulting in a 20% decrease to bounce rate
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Added 33,000 additional views to WCA YouTube channel through successful social media campaigns
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Planned and designed a monthly magazine-style newsletter for partnering clients and internal team members
Copywriter (Dec. 2019 – Sept. 2021)
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Worked cross-departmentally and with subject matter experts to develop and write educational materials for new hires and ongoing corporate and clinical education; including lessons, courses, exams, presentations, practice activities, product reference materials, and scripts for voice over talent
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Worked with subject matter experts to develop and write multiple blogs per month for company website
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Wrote articles for monthly company newsletter
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Maintained online learning management system (TalentLMS)
Pasadena Magazine Nov. 2017 – December 2020
Freelance Writer
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Regular contributor developing, pitching, and writing engaging and interesting articles of
around 500-1200 words covering events, restaurants, and businesses in Pasadena
One and All Feb. 2015 – Dec. 2019
Project Manager
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Managed the start to finish production of multifaceted fundraising campaigns utilizing print appeals, email blasts, social media posts, billboard design, magazine advertisements, TV spots, and radio scripts
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Responsible for 50-60 projects at any given time
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Identified and resolved conflicts, risks, and delays to limit disruption and keep projects on track
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Oversaw schedules and responsibilities of up to nine team members per project, including account management teams, print production managers, and various creative and data teams
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Led weekly meetings to discuss project milestones and challenges
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Collaborated with other project managers to prioritize the workload of our creative team and ensure resources were adequately distributed
Oasis India Feb. 2014 – Dec. 2014
Communications Coordinator/Volunteer
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Wrote articles profiling beneficiaries and programs for newsletters and social media
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Photographed beneficiaries and community centers for newsletters and social media
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Initiated regular updates for organization’s social media channels which had been dormant for several years
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Wrote the majority of the copy for the annual report, a magazine-style publication aimed at current and potential donors
Coleman-Rayner Jan. 2013 – Feb. 2014
Reporter
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Wrote multiple stories a day for Australia’s news site New Idea, which boasts a readership in the millions
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Researched and interviewed individuals for articles that appeared in publications in the US, UK, and Australia
Ten Acres Vineyards May 2012 – Sept. 2012
Marketing Intern
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Wrote copy for and designed advertisements and various marketing materials
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES
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TalentLMS; Wrike; Hootsuite; Marq; Asana; Workfront; Workfront Proof (formally ProofHQ); Webvantage; Advantage; Microsoft Office
AWARD AND HONORS
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2024 Writer’s Residency - The Hundredth Hill Artist Retreat