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Rena Prizant
www.RenaPrizant.com
rena@renaprizant.com
Chicago Copywriter


Senior Integrated/ Interactive Copywriter and Content Strategist with experience ranging from direct mail through emerging technology platforms, including Search Engine Optimization and Social Media; currently ranking third for “Chicago Copywriter” in Google search results. Experienced in content strategy, planning and creation. Proven ability to elevate brands of leading agencies, as well as fortune 500 companies throughout Chicago.

Copywriter | Content Strategist | Digital Writer (Freelance)
2002- Present

  • Conceptualize and write creative, strategic copy including taglines, marketing collateral, web content, SEO, packaging and scripts.
  • Pitch campaign concepts directly to clients and marketing teams.
  • Compose, audit and edit brand and content style guides.
  • Construct content matrices for 100+ page websites.
  • Initiate and conduct Search Engine Optimization and Social Media training and strategy development.
  • Copywriter | Content Writer (Fulltime)
    David James Group
    2010

  • Lead strategic concept development and copy creation for all agency clients.
  • Conducted client presentations and campaign pitches.
  • Generated interactive and video scripts, as well as, directed voice-over talent.
  • Researched and developed target audience persona’s.
  • Conceptualized and developed all conference materials including display, collateral, online, giveaway and follow up communications.
  • Participated in product and service naming.
  • Copywriter | SEO Copywriter (Fulltime)
    W.W. Grainger, Inc.
    2009- 2010

  • Created Search Engine Optimized copy for the National, multi-brand website, as well as, for all collateral utilized online.
  • Research and utilize SEO techniques for corporate site.
  • Identified opportunities and initiated optimization plan for 987,000 online products.
  • Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Marketing Analyst – Product Lead (Fulltime)
    LocalLaunch!
    2006- 2007

  • Conducted industry and keyword research.
  • Created, managed and analyzed quality paid search campaigns for over 200 clients.
  • Oversaw monthly campaign budgets ranging from $20 to $30,000.

  • PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS
    Taproot Foundation
    American Marketing Association (AMA)
    DePaul Alumni Association

    AWARDS AND HONORS
    2010 W³ Gold

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science in Marketing B.S.C.
    DePaul University, Chicago, IL
    Advertising Concentration

    BRANDS
    Chase
    Fifth Third Bank
    Acura
    Navteq
    Honda
    American Marketing Association
    Discover
    GEICO
    Grainger
    Motorola
    Society of Women Engineers
    Zebra Technologies
    National Safety Council
    Air Optix Aqua
    Navman Wireless
    Lemonheads
    Tsingtao
    Corn Products
    DAILIES Contact Lenses
    Walgreens
    Society of Biomolecular Sciences
    NobleHour | Sweat Monkey
    Hudson
    Oak Park Township
    American Utilities Management
    Vi, formerly Hyatt Classic Residence

    AGENCY
    EuroRSCG
    Jacobs & Clevenger
    New Control
    Movéo Integrated Branding
    David James Group
    Norton
    Taproot Foundation
    Killian Advertising
    Merkle
    LocalLaunch!
    HBG, Inc
    The Ritchey Group
    Digital Bridge Solutions
    Renaissance Creative

    IN-HOUSE
    Discover Financial
    W.W. Grainger
    Walgreen Co.
    OfficeMax
    National Safety Council
    Concept Laboratories
    Infinity Resources
    Total Health Aid Center
    AID Group, Inc.
    Vogue Furniture
    WEA, Inc.
    Vi, formerly Hyatt Classic Residence

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