Jessica Mendes, Creative Writer Specializing in Biographical Content, Resumes

Freelance

Dec 1992 – Present

Toronto, Canada

Writer

My background includes radio, newspaper and journal writing (including for the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the Ottawa Citizen and the Globe & Mail), book projects, web site content, ghost writing and promotional material for independent producers, spotting, pursuing and developing story ideas for print and broadcast media; editor for television magazine and fiction writing. I am known for being both creative and imaginative and have been working as a freelance writer for over 15 years. I have a reputation for being a very persuasive writer; promotional writing in any form comes easily to me. Be it letters for marketing packages, personal statements or web site copy – anything that demands the making of an argument – I can do all of it and more. My professional strength is in writing and editing for coherency, flow, concision and the impact of your message. One noteworthy project for an international company involved exploring the philosophies and legacy of a family-run business. The job included extensive interviews over a one-year period with the president, diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. The interpretation of those interviews – making coherent that which was often fragmented – was one of the most interesting challenges of my professional life. I was hired for my ability to perceive beyond social norms, and to relate to people who are different.

Jessica Mendes

Creative Writer Specializing in Biographical Content, Resumes

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