Michael John Bartolomei
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Portfolio: www.mbcopy.com
EDUCATION
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in English
June 2000
FREELANCE WRITING & MARKETING EXPERIENCE
Freelance Copywriter & Marketing Consultant
1Hour Break
June 2018 - Present
San Diego, CA
● Wrote all elements of the company’s ecommerce site
including, mission statement, brand story and product
descriptions
● Consulted on and created lead capture and email
auto-response marketing materials
● Created B2B marketing materials
● Recruited a freelance writing staff
● Editor of and contributor to the Innovative Lifestyles blog
Freelance Author
Yeehoo Corporation Publishing & Cultural Development
September 2017 - Present
Los Angeles, CA
● Wrote fiction and non-fiction educational materials for ESL
students in China.
● Adapted public domain novels and short stories
Michael John Bartolomei
● Wrote for graded proficiency levels ages 6-15
Freelance Copywriter & Marketing Consultant
SixThreeZero.com
July 2018 - August 2018
Los Angeles, CA
● Wrote core landing pages for the company’s ecommerce
site
● Consulted on design and buy flow process
Freelance Copywriter & Marketing Consultant
A/O Bicycle Co.
March 2018 - May 2018
Los Angeles, CA
● Wrote all elements of the company’s ecommerce site
including, mission statement, brand story and product
descriptions
● Helped to define the brand strategy
● Worked closely with the designer to improve buy flow and
overall user experience
Freelance Blogger
TEFL Institute of Ireland
September 2017 - July 2018
Dublin, Ireland
● Wrote a weekly blog focused on issues related to teaching
English abroad
● Hosted a video series providing practical advice to job
seekers
Freelance Content Provider
MyOutDesk
June 2017 - July 2017
Sacramento, CA
● Wrote web, email and marketing content
● Wrote blog articles focused on real estate best practices,
promotion of company services and client profiles
● Wrote detailed outlines for various webinars
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Marketing Manager
Canon Communications LLC
Oct 2006 – Sept 2010
Los Angeles, CA
● Managed a three person team responsible for all aspects of
global marketing in Canon’s $25 million (annual) Medical
Device Brands division
● Wrote and edited hundreds of marketing communications
promotions each year to be distributed across a multimedia
platform
● Managed all event planning activities for participation in
leading industry events including; MEDTEC Europe and
MEDTEC China
● Conducted extensive market research and led
company-wide training sessions on research best practices
● Conducted marketing strategy reviews with key clients to
educate them on how to best achieve their business goals
through advertising
Assistant Marketing Manager
Canon Communications LLC
October 2005 – October 2006
Los Angeles, CA
● Managed all aspects of marketing for the International
Medical Device Brands including; European Medical Device
Technology and C
hina M
edical Device Manufacturer
● Revamped corporate media guide policies and
spearheaded the company’s creation of a central website
for media information
● Wrote and distributed Press Releases noting significant
company achievements throughout the year
Marketing Coordinator
Canon Communications LLC
October 2004 – October 2005
Los Angeles, CA
● Created all promotional materials for key company brands;
Nutritional Outlook, IVD Technology, and M
ICRO
● Co-designed trade event booths and promotional materials
in prominent US markets including; New York, Chicago, and
Los Angeles
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Michael John Bartolomei
Account Executive
Sky Advertising
August 2003 – October 2004
Los Angeles, CA
● Sold Sky Advertising’s recruitment advertisement services to
clients in multiple industries
● Wrote and edited recruitment advertisement text aimed at
helping clients find the best available candidates
Director of Development
Mandeville Films and Television
September 2000 – July 2003
Burbank, CA
● Worked with professional screenwriters to help refine story
plot and pacing
● Responsible for facilitating screenplay sales between
agencies and major film studios
● Wrote extensive story notes and compiled writer and
director lists
PROFESSIONAL WRITING SAMPLES
1Hour Break
https://1hourbreak.innovativelifestyles.co/
TEFL Institute of Ireland
https://tefl.ie/reverse-culture-shock-challenges-benefits/
INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
English Language Instructor & Team Leader
King Faisal University/Shabaka Training
August 2013 – June 2015
Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
● Guided students through an intensive program that
prepared them for university courses taught in English
● Held a pass rate above 90% each quarter
● Managed a team of 6-8 teachers
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Michael John Bartolomei
English Language Instructor
Channel Crossings Language School
August 2012 -- June 2013
Prague, Czech Republic
● Taught Business English at a variety of companies
● Taught test preparation for the Cambridge Proficiency
Exam
● Administered tests and wrote student reviews
English Language Instructor
Thidamaepra School
May 2011 – June 2012
Surat Thani, Thailand
● Taught eight classes of 50+ students. Age level 10-12.
● Wrote lesson plans for Intensive English Program classes
and general English classes
● Wrote midterm and final exams
The Language/Joy Bilingual School
English language Instructor
Oct 2010 - March 2011
Surat Thani, Thailand
● Taught English, Maths and Science for EP2 and EP4 levels
● Wrote lesson plans, conducted testing and prepared
assessment reports for 50+ students
● Created presentations to supplement the existing
curriculum including lessons on; English Speaking Nations,
Animals of the Mekong and Future Technologies
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