Copywriter

Kara Rood

New York, NY

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My name is Kara Rood. Yes, it is pronounced like "rude." And yes, you may make a joke, but preferably one that I have not previously had the pleasure to enjoy.

I am a very recent graduate of the University of Missouri, the world's first journalism school. Now that I've moved to New York, I'm excited to start my career as a Copywriter.

Find out more about me from my resume.
Education
- Bachelor of Journalism -Strategic Communication
  
  University of Missouri
  
  2009 - 2013
  
  Minors: + Business + French
Experience
- Freelance Copywriter
  
  Agency Magma
  
  Jul 2013 - Present (12 years 11 months)
  
  -Craft copy for print, TV, web and social media for multiple brands
  -Pitch creative strategy to newly acquired clients
  -Develop the brand voice of emerging products
  -Decipher between really good and bad ideas
- Director of Promotions & Member
  
  Mizzou Forte Co-ed A Cappella
  
  Jan 2010 - May 2013 (3 years 4 months)
  
  -Designed and wrote copy for Mizzou Forte's website, flyers and programs
  -Updated and managed social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter)
  -Sang and danced to pop songs without accompaniment
- Copywriter Intern
  
  MBS Direct (MBS Textbook Exchange, Inc.)
  
  Columbia, MO
  
  Sep 2012 - May 2013 (8 months)
  
  -Developed engaging copy for online adverts, direct mail, email, press releases and news articles for both external and internal publications
  -Collaborated with other copywriter and designers to produce the best work
  -Experienced rush-hour traffic and life before 8 a.m.
- Copywriter & PR Coordinator Intern
  
  Thumper Entertainment
  
  Columbia, MO
  
  Mar 2012 - Sep 2012 (6 months)
  
  Fulfilled dual roles as copywriter and PR coordinator, constructing press releases, artist biographies, radio and television advertising with effective copy selling the festival experience
  -Directed the BCNB Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival television preview
  -Gained arm strength from the included manual labor of festival production
- Copy Editor Intern
  
  Elsevier
  
  Maryland Heights, MO
  
  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010 (2 months)
  
  -Edited final proofs of textbook pages and tested online programs for errors
  -Conducted research on state’s nursing program requirements and competing publishers
  -First cubical experience, surprisingly with a window view
Skills
- Copywriting & Editing
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