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Julie Polito

QUALIFICATIONS

15 years experience in magazine writing and editing.
10 years experience in corporate copywriting and editing, for technical and non-technical companies, both in print and online media.
10 years experience in marketing, fundraising, and Requests for Proposal for corporations and non-profit organizations.
Excellent at conceptualizing campaigns and at meeting tight deadlines.
Sharp, snappy writing style that combines humor, passion, and confidence.
Especially good at explaining complex technical concepts in simple, graspable terms.
Strong aesthetic sensibility and working proficiency in layout and design.
Team player capable of managing hectic editorial traffic calmly and decisively.

Strategize with startup and veteran companies on how best to communicate their message online or in print. Develop action plans, Requests for Proposal, and value propositions for major marketing campaigns. Write and edit Web and print marketing collateral, including brochures, press releases, and advertising copy for a diverse roster of clients, including: Linksys Systems, Microsoft, Goodstorm.com, Ironweed Films, Netflix, Cisco Systems, Wells Fargo Bank, RC Cola, Cool Rockets Toys, Road Runner High Speed Online, Scient, Siebel Systems, and Petopia.com.

Write features and short pieces for a variety of consumer and tech magazines, both on the Web and in print. Publications include: Fortune Small Business, Make, Self, Mademoiselle, San Francisco, CNET, Macworld, PC Computing, Salon.com, Mobile, and Total Movie.

Wrote and edited product reviews and columns for PC Computing, a Ziff-Davis magazine in San Francisco with 1.1 million subscribers. Created and edited the trend and home office sections. Managed traffic between editorial and production departments. Conceptualized layouts with the Art Department and helped coordinate photo shoots.

Phoebe A. Hearst Preschool—Silent Auction Co-chair, 2004. Oversaw planning and implementation of the school’s annual fundraiser, raising a record amount of $48,000 for school enrichment programs and tuition assistance. Solicitations Chair, 2006. Coordinated solicitation of donations from more than 500 local and national businesses.
Junior League of San Francisco, 2006 Home Tour—Volunteer coordinator; also pursued and procured corporate sponsorship from major companies, including Peet’s Coffee and The Container Store.
Bay Area Greenbelt Alliance—Fundraiser and participant, Go! Greenbelt Bicycle Tour.
Jamestown Community Center—Tutor, weekend field trip volunteer, Host Committee for annual fundraising event

Proficiency or working knowledge in: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Quark Xpress, FileMaker Pro. Basic HTML.

Concentrations in Sociology, History, and Art History
UC Berkeley Extension San Francisco, California
Continuing Education, 2002-present