Michael O'connor

 Michael J. O’Connor Writing / Editing / SEO Content Marketing 77 Larkfield Maples Ct. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 --EXPERIENCE Freelance writer 2015 - PRESENT For the last ten years, I have been a freelance writer for large national brands like AutoZone, CarGurus, and eBay Motors. I have written hundreds of articles on dozens of topics, and have always done so on a deadline. City of Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa, CA — Digital Marketing Specialist 2019 - 2021 I was a digital marketing specialist for the City of Santa Rosa creating marketing materials in print and digital. Responsibilities have included copywriting, graphic design, SEO, and social media marketing. The Hard Times, San Francisco, CA — Contributing Writer 2015 - 2021 At the satirical publication, The Hard Times, I pitched headlines in an extremely competitive environment and wrote satire articles on topics like lifestyle, millennial culture, and music. EDUCATION Sonoma State University, Cotati, CA — B.A. in Creative Writing Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in English / Creative Writing. While there, I worked on the literary magazine, ZAUM, as prose editor. CCSF, San Francisco, CA — Broadcast Electronic Media Arts Completed CCSF’s media production program. While there, I participated in large scale media productions including audio and video production, copywriting, and graphic design. SKILLS SEO / Keyword research Topic research Clear and informative writing style Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 Suite AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS Moon Valley Writing Award 2019 winner for the poem, I Saw Six Auspicious Birds Graduated Magna Cum Laude Awarded upon graduation from Sonoma State University