Thomas_Tuerff_Tech_Resume_2015
- 1. Thomas Tuerff 3013 W. Tonopah Drive Phoenix, AZ 85027 602.502.4191 ttuerff@q.com Career Focus Highly-experienced communications expert providing clever copy and creative ideas for high-tech advertising, public relations and internal communications projects. Over 20 years of consumer advertising, ten years of Business-to-business, web content, SEO and technical writing experience. A real team player and creative thinker. Basically, Im really good. Summary of Skills Strong background in writingfor SEO, web content, retail, infomercial,B2C and B2B clients, including creativeand technical writing. Over 30 total yearsexperience in writingand production Ability to quickly learn and apply new technology. Excellent public speakingskills. Proven communication abilities, both oral and written. Excellent problem-solvingand analytical skills Professional Experience June 2015 Present: Contract Writer, General Electric Assisting in preparation of report to OSHA and ADOSH to qualify the Phoenix General Electric Ultrasound facility for Safety Certification. Ongoing: Freelance Writer Freelance Writing Services Providing effective, entertaining copy for all types projects and clients, including technical writing/interpretation, radio/TV, brochures, social media, email campaigns, website copy, SEO copy, public relations and more for B2B and B2C clients. March 2015 May 2015: Contract Writer, CVS Caremark Updated, formatted and rewrote internal service and reference guides for PBM and Retail employees. Used Sharepoint and Microsoft Office suite.
- 2. November 2014 March 2015: Wells Fargo Technical Writer Technical writing on contract for Wells Fargo. Updating, re-designing and adding to Wells Fargo LIVE Client Wiki. Working with html, Visio, Sharepoint, Lync and other Word products. Aiding in converting software development department to Agile development format. September 2012 October 2014: Freelance Writing Services Served as freelance copywriter for former employer, The Producers, Inc., a high-tech B2B marketing agency. Included Provided e-mail and electronic advertising copy for large national computer education company specializing in Common Core materials, 2012-2013 - Interpreted technical copy for use in brochures for medical, defense, oil & petroleum companies - Wrote manuals describing deployment of surgical stents for major medical manufacturing company - Wrote manuals and video scripts for military C4Systems manufacturer - July 2011 September 2012 Technical Writer / Internal Documents Writer Glynlyon, Inc., Chandler Arizona - Created all internal communications and external releases to clients for the software development department. - Interpreted technical copy between software development departments - Translated tech-speak for sales and publicity departments - Supported marketing efforts between Arizona and Iowa offices. March 2009 - May 2011 Assistant Creative Director/Content Editor TextLinkBrokers.com, Mesa, AZ Wrote, edited and provided web content for hundreds of clients requiring SEO services and websites. Improved search rankings for hundreds of websites. June 1999 - September 2008 Copywriter, audio/video producer The Producers, Inc. Created all copy for all projects for more than 50 high-tech clients on a worldwide, national and regional scale. January 1991 - June 1999 Writer, producer, consultant Tuerff Productions, Inc. Owned and operated a successful freelance writing and infomercial production company. Provided all ideas and creative services for scores of clients. Other experience available on request. Clients Include: - Chase/Bank One - W.L. Gore & Associates (Medical Division) - General Dynamics - Motorola - Chapman Chevrolet
- 3. - San Diego Mitsubishi Dealers - Southwest Savings and Loan - Norwest Banks - Advanced Cosmetic Laser Dentistry, Seattle - Cambium Industries (DBA Learning A-Z) - American Nurses Association - Marine Spill Response Corporation - BPT Bonanza Baron Pilot Training - Scores of consumer-targeted clients Education May 1980 Northern Arizona University Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/Public Relations and Advertising Awards I have won more than 300 awards over the years for creativity and effectiveness. References Judi Victor the Producers,Inc.,Phoenix 602 264-7100 Jack Farmer 303 399-1818 BethBijou Bijoumind,Tucson 602 538-4504 JosephTuerff SBT SafetySystems, 623 202-6571