Eric Olsen Email & Phone Number

Ann Arbor, Mi

Communications strategy. Design communications plan to align with department recruitment goals, educational objectives and outcomes, and alumni testimonials in presentation across all communications products and channels. Writing/Editing. Write/edit news stories and general content for department website; communications for department chair; internal department communications, weekly email newsletter, faculty communications, misc. communications and documentation.Media Relations. Write/edit media releases, work in partnership with faculty and various stakeholders such as NASA and NOAA. Primary contact for department media inquiries. Coordinate and manage media visits and interviews with Climate & Space faculty and researchers.Social Media. Manage all Climate & Space social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Ann Arbor, Mi

Ann Arbor, Mi

Writer for Marketplace Changes, general features.

Experienced writer and editor. Background includes reporting, features, interviews with notable persons, business profiles, advertising, marketing and promotional materials, and technical writing and documentation.

Zingerman'S

Communications Manager for Zingerman's Service Network. Primarily responsible for promoting Zingerman's Community of Businesses through copywriting/editing, publicity/media relations, social media, short promotional video.

Covered newsworthy events and Federal court beat in metro Detroit / southeast Michigan.

Toledo City Paper

Interviews with notable persons. Highlights included comedian/writer Chris Elliott, Public Radio’s Ira Glass, and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer. Profiles of new and notable restaurants and businesses in the Toledo area.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Project Coordinator for Borders in-store Internet kiosks, Borders Online. Coordinated site updates, including technical, branding and promotional. Conducted extensive user interface testing with both customers and company staff. Coordinated deliverables for email marketing campaigns. Wrote technical and troubleshooting manual for field staff.

Ann Arbor, Mi

Coordinated all media and community relations for Borders Books & Music flagship store in downtown Ann Arbor. Responsible for all aspects of events planning, execution, promotions and advertising. Strengthened media partnerships and expanded coverage though strategic paid advertising and various no-cost channels. Standardized print ads to reflect company branding initiatives. Developed community partnerships. Trained, supervised and developed full-time staff. Maintained program budget.

Associates Applied Science, Technical Writing, Honors

Technical Writing Certificate, Technical Writing

Web Technology Certificate, Internet Professional Program