David Gawkowski

Objective

To use my editing, copywriting and marketing expertise in a training, public relations or editorial position at an innovative company.

SKILLs

	Excellent written and verbal communication skills
	Ability to collaborate with professionals at all levels
	Proficient in Mac, PC, Quark, HTML, Excel, InDesign, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat
	Analytical, critical, and interpretive problem solving skills
	Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines and have a strong sense of urgency
	Self-motivated and eager to achieve goals

Professional Experience

Associate Editor
Sept. 2002-Present
Traveling Times, Inc., Valencia, CA

	Writing promotional copy for newsletters, collateral, and web in accordance with brand guidelines for affiliate cruise lines, tour companies and travel agencies worldwide
	Copywriting, editing and proofreading travel articles for staff and freelance contributors
	Researching and writing 5 to 7 syndicated travel event articles per month for various travel publications
	Coordinating story ideas with freelance writers and photographers
	Oversees internal communications for employees and investors
	Collaborating with designers on layout for websites, magazines and newsletters
	Clients include Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Universal Studios and Virgin Vacations

Freelance Writer
Mar. 2002 - Sept. 2002
McGraw-Hill’s California Construction Link Magazine, Monrovia, CA

Researched and wrote various stories for a local trade magazine focused on construction

Senior Editor
Feb. 2000 - Nov. 2001
Los Angeles Family Magazine, Los Angeles, CA

	Feature story writer/creator of Calendar section
	Editor and proofreader of all incoming editorial content
	Designed magazine’s pagination and layout structure
	Worked closely with photographers and freelance writers
	Obtained celebrity covers and conducted interviews

Agent Assistant
Jan. 1998 - Oct. 1999
Paradigm, A Talent and Literary Agency, New York, NY

	Evaluated and provided coverage on submitted manuscripts
	Organized interview requests and schedules for high profile actors
	Cut demo reels and supervised client contract renewals

Sports Editor
Sept. 1995 - June 1997
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA

Editor and contributor to the college’s weekly newspaper

Education

	Bachelor of Arts; History Major, English Minor
	Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA 1993-1997

Computer Skills

	Type 65 WPM
	Proficient in Mac, PC, Quark, HTML, Excel, InDesign, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat