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Carol Dietch Long

 

Summary

Copywriter and marketing strategist specializing in the creation of marketing communication collateral, Web sites, direct marketing programs, and public relations campaigns.
 

EXPERIENCE

 

Principal
CDL Communications

Worcester, PA
1/02 to present

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Write copy for ads, brochures, direct mail pieces, presentations, speeches, Web sites, social media marketing, and e-mail marketing campaigns

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Collaborate with graphic artists and developers to create marketing materials

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Initiate and run public relations programs

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Support trade show marketing by creating messaging, working with graphic artists on development of booth graphics, and coordinating pre-show promotions, speaker opportunities, and media relations efforts

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Support the creation and launch Web sites including content development, creative input on Web design, and search engine optimization
 

Freelance Writer
SAP AG through TAG Communication Services

Walldorf, Germany
8/04 to present

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Write success stories, solution briefs, direct marketing materials, and thought leadership papers to support SAP Global Marketing

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Interview internal content experts and external customers as needed

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Write and edit scripts for software demonstrations and overview videos and collaborate with production resources
 

VP, Client Services
The DEM Group

King of Prussia, PA
11/00 to 12/01

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Oversaw quality of deliverables for full-service marketing agency that specialized in technology-based companies

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Developed strategic marketing communication plans

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Managed and directed copywriting, technical writing, and graphics department personnel

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Ensured departmental efficiency by managing workflow

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Applied hands-on skills in copywriting, advertising, design, print, direct mail, Web development, trade show marketing, and public relations

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Promoted leading-edge technology utilizing e-marketing tactics
 

Senior Account Executive
2/99 to 10/00

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Served as a liaison between agency and clients

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Gained an in-depth understanding of many technologies quickly and stayed abreast of trends to make informed recommendations

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Led brainstorming sessions to devise new concepts and campaigns

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Earned Business Performance Award for clocking the highest billable hours
 

Marketing Communications Coordinator
Liberty Technologies, Inc.

Conshohocken, PA

4/94 to 2/99

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Developed and executed comprehensive marketing communication program to support objectives of a $40 million developer of predictive maintenance hardware, software, and services for the worldwide power and process industries

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Collaborated with divisional product managers to create and implement marketing initiatives to support field sales teams and reseller channels

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Coordinated quarterly employee meetings and coached company president and other executives on delivery of presentations

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Wrote and designed sales and investor relations materials including annual report, corporate presentations, road shows, brochures, ads and Web site and directed outside agencies

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Maximized national and international trade show presence through pre-show promotion, logistics coordination, and on-site management and media relations

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Controlled marketing communications budget and established metrics to evaluate advertising effectiveness, trade shows, and direct mail campaigns
 

Public Relations Manager

Valley Forge Convention Plaza
King of Prussia, PA
8/90 to 4/94

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Attracted tourists and business travelers to a $30 million hospitality complex by generating substantial print and broadcast publicity

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Created special events to publicize hospitality complex and increase revenues

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Produced several videos with internal departments and external agencies to promote hotel accommodations and entertainment venues
 

Public Relations Intern
Valley Forge Convention
& Visitors Bureau
Norristown, PA

5/89 to 8/89

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Served as an assistant to the Public Relations Manager at the state’s fourth largest Convention and Visitors Bureau. Gained a strong foundation in tourism, incentive travel, and special event planning and promotion

 

Education

M.A., Professional Communication
Maxima Cum Laude
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
2000

 

B.A., Communication Studies
Magna Cum Laude
West Chester University
West Chester, PA
1990

 

Activities and Awards

Graduate: Professional Communication Outstanding Graduate Award
Undergraduate: Dean's List. Recipient of Honorable Mention in WCU Communication Department's Most Outstanding Student Award. Communication Club officer. Writer for student newspaper. Winner of annual essay contest.

 

Technical Skills

InDesign, Photoshop, PageMaker, Quark, FrontPage, PowerPoint, Word, Excel

 

Samples and References

Please visit www.cdlbiz.com or LinkedIn.
 

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