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Brian J. Vargo
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Escondido, CA 92027
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Objective
- To secure a position that allows me to contribute positively to the growth and success of my employer; to enter into a challenging career that allows me to be creative and to think critically while building upon my existing skill set
Skills
- I have extensive experience in copy editing, the development of online marketing strategies, writing for both lay and professional audiences, and teaching English composition. I am proficient in MS Word, Excel, Dreamweaver, and Basecamp, and am quite familiar with HTML. My particular expertise lies in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
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| Einstein Industries, Inc., San Diego, CA | | May 2004-November 2010 | | Editorial Manager | - Reviewed, edited, and critically commented upon copy developed by staff writers for plastic surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, legal, and other professional websites; co-managed a staff of up to 40 writers; interviewed and participated in hiring decisions regarding prospective writers; developed and edited content for Einstein's corporate websites; developed press releases, articles, and blog entries for company; trained new hires in company systems, writing standards, and policies; developed training materials for content development department; conducted Search Engine Optimization (SEO) audits of websites; helped to establish company's SEO best practices; for two years, was solely responsible for on-page SEO quality assurance
| | | | Converse International School of Languages, San Diego, CA | | June 2000-May 2004 | | Teacher | - Taught English as a Second Language (ESL) at all levels (from beginning ESL to advanced); taught Business English, Cambridge Prep, TOEFL, and Conversational English courses
| | | | The Personal Learning Assistance Center at Miramar College, Mira Mesa, CA | | January 1992-December 2000 | | Lead Tutor | - Tutored Miramar College students in English, ESL, Music Theory, and Psychology; conducted workshops in composition
| | | | Freelance, San Diego, CA | | 2007-present | | Writer | - Develop content for blogs, web pages, and other marketing materials; provide on-page search engine optimization (SEO)
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| San Diego State University, San Diego, CA | | May 1998 | | Bachelor's - English | | | References Available Upon Request
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