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Portland, Ore., United States- |-
Devon Delfino, Freelance Content Writer
I’m a freelance writer with a background in journalism. My throughline is writing about complex topics like money and careers with
nuance, clarity, and empathy.
Experience
Freelance Writer, Portland Ore.
2018 - Present
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Collaborating with in-house editors and marketing professionals to create
best-in-class articles and guides that meets assignment objectives, like
ranking for SEO, link-building, and syndication.
Interviewing qualified and knowledgeable sources for background
information and colorful quotes.
Perform in-depth research to ensure the information is accurate and
timely, and comes from reliable sources.
Bylines in publications such as: Grammarly, LendingTree, U.S. News and
World Report, Business Insider, and Forbes, among others.
Personal Finance Writer, San Francisco - Nerdwallet
2016 - 2017
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Skills
Education
Created original articles explaining financial topics and news in a way
that empowered and educated readers.
Wrote 1st-SERP ranking articles in addition to improving rankings on
existing content through SEO best practices and other testing strategies.
Originated and executed a series on individuals with student debt, and
collaborated with the social media team to craft a successful campaign
that increased traffic to the site.
SEO
Content Marketing
Research & Reporting
Independent Work
Company Tone & Voice
AP Style
Bachelor’s of Science, Journalism - Boston University
Member of the Boston University Society of Professional Journalists; writer and editor at
the Daily Free Press.
