Resume

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Ryan Rose Weaver

108 Nadon Place, Tonawanda,  NY 14150

801-695-7801

ryanrose.weaver@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance writer & web consultant
Rosemary Media, Buffalo, NY
July 2011-present

  • Founded all-in-one media company based on a unique skill-set combining traditional journalism experience, startup and web knowledge, marketing skills and savvy, and class/event planning
  • Conceptualized, pitched and wrote articles for a variety of media
  • Provided  copywriting & consulting services to US clients, including creating web copy, newsletters, book proposals and e-books for sale; provided ghostwriting and editing support for client articles on MSN.com, Huffington Post and other national publications
  • Managed relationships with sub-contractors and project team members (i.e. web designers, publicity firms) to provide leadership, timely insight, and tips to save clients money and time

English instructor
Fortian Academy, Seoul, South Korea
July 2010-July 2011

  • Taught English writing and speaking skills to Korean students aged 7-15
  • Created and assigned unique projects to increase student enthusiasm for English, including short fiction, plays, comic books, student-led research and science projects, mock TV scripts, and a school newspaper
  • Instituted novel, positive discipline system that used humor and vocabulary to foster a classroom atmosphere of respect for learning, respect for classmates and respect for instructors

Copywriter
Grand Circle Travel/Overseas Adventure Travel, Boston, MA
July 2009-July 2010

  • Served as a lead copywriter and web consultant for an international travel company, researching exciting new travel destinations and providing information to well-educated, adventurous, affluent travelers via direct mail, online advertisements and in-house editorial publications
  • Assisted in the roll-out of website re-launch and new content management system; trained staff on new system

Editor
Go2 Media (formerly 80108 Media), Boston, MA
Feb 2007-June 2009

  •  Supervised 100 freelance writers in 12 major U.S. markets, 2 interns and one seriously tight budget for venture-funded mobile media company
  • Collaborated with engineering to design custom content-management system (CMS); designed user guides and conducted writer trainings for CMS

Editorial assistant
Boston Business Journal, Boston, MA
May 2006-December 2007

  • Produced feature articles for and about Boston’s business community, with a focus on nonprofits and education
  • Provided support to editorial staff by assisting with research, transcription, photo shoots, and events

Contributor
Multiple publications, Boston MA (Click here for selected clips)
 May 2006-July 2010
The Boston Globe (Jan 2007-Ma 2007), Boston’s Weekly Dig (Jan 2008-March 2009), IzzitGreen (March 2008-Aug 2008), The Second Glass (Mar 2009-Jul 2010), Tasting Table (Jul 2009-Jul 2010), Bostonist.com (Jul 2008-Jul 2010), The Boston Herald (Oct 2009-Jul 2010), Ideal Bite (Jul 2009-Sep 2009), Insight Guides (editor, Boston Smart Guide, published Nov 2009)

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Consultant/fundraiser
One Home Many Hopes, Boston, MA
Jan 2009-present

  • Raised over $2,500 for the rescue and education of orphaned girls in Kenya
  • Planned & assisted with fundraising events
  • Lent copywriting, marketing & web expertise in efforts to raise funds and awareness

Workshop instructor
826 Boston, Boston, MA
Summer 2009

EDUCATION

Emerson College, Boston, MA
B.S., Journalism, 2007

Boston Language Institute, Boston, MA
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate, 2010