melissafouch

OVERVIEW I contribute to the success of any media outlet through my diligent work as a journalist and marketing/technical copy writer. I am also a tenacious researcher and fact checker. I have strong online publishing and blogging skills, know social networking websites (Web 2.0), and can write breaking news items on deadline. I am a pop-culture and technology expert able to switch from technical writing to snarky humor to enticing sales materials with ease. In addition I am a team player who collaborates well with a desire to learn and teach as is called for by each job. EXPERIENCE STAFF WRITER I am a Staff Writer for a pop-culture website geared toward nerds and nerd-related topics. [login to view URL] - Click to VIsit HOW-TO ARTICLES I am a top-rated writer of How-To articles with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. JOURNALISM I write multiple-topic content for a variety of online delivery outlets. MARKETING AND TECHNICAL COPY 1998-Present - I write original marketing materials and technical documentation for print and online delivery. EDITORIAL STAFF NEW TIMES LOS ANGELES 1998-1999 Wrote and edited copy for the New Times LA website in my role as Web Designer and Layout Editor. Contributed copy to "Best of LA" special edition. EDUCATION BACHELOR OF ARTS ENGLISH - CREATIVE WRITING 1990-1994 University of Colorado at Boulder MASTER OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS MULTIMEDIA TECH & MANAGEMENT 1996-1998 University of Denver