Stephanie Dempsey
1001 E. 35th Street · Charlotte, NC 28205
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WORK HISTORY
Tarot.com
April 2003-Present
Freelance Writer. Write daily horoscopes for major New Age website. Wrote best-selling compatibility report, which describes strengths and weaknesses involved with every astrological combination in the zodiac. Wrote interior design report offering personalized advice for every room in the house.
RussellGrant.com
February 2000-Present
Ghostwriter. Ghostwrite daily horoscopes for the most renowned astrologer in the United Kingdom. Write feature columns analyzing various trends in the political and entertainment fields.
Astrology and Palmistry Coach
February 2019-December 2019
App Consultant/Daily Horoscope Writer. Wrote daily, monthly and yearly horoscope predictions for popular app. Brainstormed with content editor about new material to increase and retain subscriber base. Conferred with design team to make app user-friendly for both Apple and Android customers.
Horoscoper Club
October 2017-March 2018
Promotional Coordinator/Content Editor. Provided content for interactive astrology games and quizzes. Created editorial calendar for social media app marketed to astrology fans. Assigned articles to team of 5 writers. Managed marketing team to craft media blasts, Facebook posts and text messages to attract subscribers.
The Astrologer by Kelli Fox
January 2013-February 2017
Ghostwriter. Created daily, weekly and yearly horoscopes for prominent astrologer. Wrote feature articles about fashion, beauty and pastimes geared toward each sign in the zodiac.
Feng Shui Synergies, LLC
July 2005-February 2007
Marketing Consultant. Conceived, created and managed marketing tools for lifestyle apparel company. Wrote and designed marketing campaigns, brochures, Power Point presentations, and other marketing materials. Developed advertising strategies and a line of books to promote the brand. Served as liaison between corporate office and creative staff.
Simon & Schuster
May 2001-May 2002
Contributor/Editor. Wrote and edited celebrity profiles for best-selling compendium Your Birthday Sign through Time: A Chronicle of Forces that Shape Your Destiny. Book explores the influence of astrology on popular culture, including films, fashion, sexuality, and music. Co-authored sequel Your Love Sign through Time, which examines the allure of prominent figures in popular culture.
Women.com
May 2000-July 2001
Featured Columnist. Wrote weekly Feng Shui column for biggest website portal marketed toward women. Column included color suggestions, lighting techniques, and space-saving solutions to address various design challenges. Articles had heavy emphasis on interior design.
Pasteur Publishing
March 1996-April 1999
Head Copywriter/Editor. Created, wrote and edited monthly newsletters geared toward New Age markets. Interviewed writers and press agents for special features. Wrote catalogs, sales pieces and brochures, which generated 70% of company’s sales.
EDUCATION
Mountain Institute of TriBeCa-
Graduate certificate in Feng Shui
New School for Social Research-
2 years graduate work in journalism.
Sarah Lawrence College-
B.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration on writing.
