David Goss Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago

- Acted as a critical component of a creative marketing team, working closely with department managers, executives, product specialists, graphic designers and a Web team to develop marketing communications materials.- Wrote copy that was used in a wide variety of business-to-business and retail-oriented projects, including industrial videos, brochures, catalogs, white papers, owner’s manuals, press releases, case studies, sales flyers, e-commerce marketing campaigns, email blasts, Web banners, Web pages, mailings, point-of-purchase displays, memos and cover letters.- Oversaw the development, implementation and management of company-wide instructional content for online training modules, certification programs, face-to-face seminars and onboarding processes.- Developed and implemented strategies for the production of compelling video and PowerPoint content.- Wrote, designed and managed online courses.- Wrote, directed and produced visually engaging and high-quality video and digital content for channel partners and their customers.- Wrote, directed, produced and presented internal, employee-focused training videos.- Developed a broad spectrum of business-to-business and business-to-consumer content as needed, including webinars, presentations and scripts.- Established and communicated training best practices for all personnel.- Oversaw the development, implementation and management of corporate sales development program-related trainings, activities and mentor/mentee relationships.Proofread company-wide marketing materials and worked with other copywriters and designers to ensure a high level of quality in departmental work.- Acted as the final word on all Web-related copy.

Chicago, Illinois

- Copyedited manuscripts and book proposals with a light, medium or heavy hand, depending on authors’ requirements.- Fixed grammar, usage, punctuation and capitalization errors.- Checked footnotes, endnotes and bibliography for proper format.- Added subheadings and reorganized chapters as needed.- Provided lists of ways to enhance writing style.- Rewrote copy so that it was clear, concise, and non-repetitive, adding a variety of expression and language to what authors had already written.- Wrote back cover copy for use in publication.- Wrote queries and book proposals and submitted finished manuscripts to literary agents and publishers, following publishing houses’ and/or industry standards for submission.

Chicago, Illinois

- Designed and maintained all company-related Web sites.- Designed all marketing and outreach materials, including posters, signage, business cards, and brochures.- Designed, wrote, and edited regular email blasts, quarterly newsletters, and annual reports.- Managed all company-related social media accounts.

Chicago, Illinois

- Wrote instructional pamphlets, brochures, operations manuals and various communication pieces to in-house staff, vendors and field representatives.- Worked with in-house staff, field representatives and company executives to produce written promotional material that directly affected the company's sales.- Wrote the Marketing Communications Department Manual of Style, which was used as the standard guide for the creation and distribution of all marketing and sales communications material.- Coordinated the creation and production of everyday and seasonal Far Side® greeting cards.- Directed copywriting, graphic art and imaging staff to ensure a high level of quality in art submissions- Reviewed, organized and prepared art submissions for final review.- Maintained a healthy relationship with FarWorks, Inc. and acted as sole contact for Gary Larson.- Maintained master spreadsheet of the history and status of every Far Side® design.- Conducted extensive research on competitors' everyday and seasonal products; wrote reports used in internal product development and fact-based decision making.- Wrote greeting card and sticky note copy.

Chicago, Illinois

- Maintained the security, upkeep and day-to-day management of thirty residential Chicago buildings.- Facilitated communication between building owners and contractors.- Coordinated the day-to-day schedules of maintenance and leasing staff.- Managed all building-related finances, collected rent and coordinated evictions.

Master Of Arts, Theater

Activities and Societies: Listed on Dean's List; head of Graduate Steering Committee; Department of Theater House Manager

Bachelor Of Arts, Theater/Communications

Activities and Societies: Listed on Dean's List; member of MSU Men's Glee Club