Chad D
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Joined 6/11/2012
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Chad D. is an accomplished writer, editor, and researcher with an exceptional eye for detail who excels in all aspects of language arts from copywriting and journalism to literary and critical theory. He has also instructed undergraduate students at all levels as an Adjunct Professor of English with the University of Alaska and currently serves an Adjunct Professor of Communications with Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Indiana.

As a graduate of Portland State's masters program in English Literature with a long career history in media and communications, Chad D. has developed the knowledge and skills necessary to tailor specific messages for a wide range of print and online audiences. Creative services provided include journalistic and informational articles, marketing blogs, biographies, website and social media content, SEO articles, academic essays, press releases, and business correspondence.

Over his 15 years of experience in public and commercial broadcast production and operations, Chad D. has proven his ability as a communicator in both print and electronic media; and through his scholarly endeavors in the field of English, he has honed the verbal and intellectual sophistication necessary to express difficult ideas in succinct language. His extensive professional and academic background demonstrates a unique ability to multitask and work effectively under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions.
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Specialties

Creative services provided by Chad D. include journalistic and informational articles, marketing blogs, biographies, website and social media content, SEO articles, academic essays, press releases and business correspondence. Over his 15 years of experience in broadcast production and operations, he has proven his ability as a communicator in both print and electronic media; and through his scholarly endeavors in the field of English, he has honed the verbal and intellectual sophistication necessary to express difficult ideas in succinct language.

Interests

In addition to his writing and editing business, Chad D. is an educator who provides instruction to students in all aspects of communication and English language arts. He is also an accomplished musician, songwriter, and storyteller who has released several albums and published numerous short stories and poems.

Education

Indiana University at Bloomington

Making the Who's Who Among College Students with a 3.5 GPA, Chad gained valuable professional experience through the University's WIUS Radio. Over his four years at IU, he served as Assistant Programming, Promotion and Special Event Director at the student radio station.

Portland State University

Completing his final portfolio thesis on humanism, humanity and human rights, Chad graduated from PSU's English masters program with a 3.9 GPA. In 2011, the University recognized Chad's achievements through its Phillip Ford Award for Outstanding Essay Writing. While at PSU, Chad also served as a teaching/research assistent responsible for:

• Aiding a tenured professor in creation and execution of an undergraduate course in American Literature.
• Conducting in-depth research into various texts, genres, and literary tropes to provide historical context and to assist in the creation of course materials.
• Helping to write and structure course elements and contingent website.

Marketing

352 Projects Completed

Chad has experience delivering a full spectrum of marketing content for a wide assortment of clients and industries.

Search Marketing

306 Projects Completed

Over the years, Chad has done extensive work for the major online reputation management firm Reputation.com. He has also completed SEO marketing projects for a variety of smaller firms and organizations.

Medical

137 Projects Completed

Over the years, Chad has written material for a wide variety of health care professionals, hospitals, medical supply companies, and medical schools.

Education

121 Projects Completed

With a Master's in English and a long history of classroom, one-on-one and online instruction, Chad is uniquely positioned to write educational materials and guides to higher education.

Self Help

95 Projects Completed

For over a year, Chad has done extensive writing for the divorce counseling firm Divorce Detox. Covering a wide array of dating, family and spousal issues, Chad published dozens of blog articles for company promotion.

Relationships

78 Projects Completed

For over a year, Chad has done extensive writing for the divorce counseling firm Divorce Detox. Covering a wide array of dating, family and spousal issues, Chad published dozens of blog articles for company promotion.

Entertainment

72 Projects Completed

Chad has written numerous spec and paid pieces covering various aspects of the entertainment industry.

Finance

71 Projects Completed

Chad has written biographies, advice columns, and general web content for a number of financial firms and organizations.

Legal

49 Projects Completed

Chad has done light work for a wide varitey of attorneys and legal firms.

High Tech

46 Projects Completed

Chad has enjoyed ongoing professional relationships with high tech companies such as SearchManipulator.com--a online reputation management company offering traditional ORM services and a variety of inexpensive software solutions.

Politics

23 Projects Completed

With experience writing for academic political policy journals like Portland State University's Metroscape Magazine and online watchdog publications like Couv.com, Chad has covered Portland-area politics as both a journalist and an editorialist.

Science

11 Projects Completed

Over the course of his journalistic and informational endeavors, Chad has had the opportunity to write many articles on current scientific topics.

Music

9 Projects Completed

Chad has written numerous spec and paid pieces covering various aspects of the music industry. He has also written well-received scholarly essays on music and completed numerous album and concert reviews.

Blog Post

2,272 Projects Completed

Chad has maintained long-term marketing blog work with a wide rage of companies including the divorce counseling firm Divorce Detox and the ORM business SearchManipulator.

Article

519 Projects Completed

Chad has published numerous articles in print and via the web. Ranging in subject and tone from marketing to journalistic to purely informational, these articles have enlightened the general public and provided detailed direction and guidance within niche markets.

Web Page

294 Projects Completed

Chad has done considerable work creating content for professional web pages. From official company site material to carefully organized social networking homepages, Chad's writing can strike the perfect tone for any business or individual.

Press Release

54 Projects Completed

Over his time as a freelancer, Chad has had the opportunity to craft press releases and media statements for several companies of all sizes.

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