Hello! I'm Monica
I'm an accomplished communications professional with strong interpersonal skills who can help you get the job done. Project Management. Writing/Editing. Content Development. Content Management Systems. These are my strengths--as well as enthusiasm and interest in improving your business.
Monica Varner
MarCom Consultant & Business Writer
Phone:
703-932-5412
Email:
Address:
Northern Virginia
(Herndon, VA)
Industries:
Technology, Finance, Education, Healthcare
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EXPERIENCE
2014-Present
Communications Consultant
VARNER COMMUNICATIONS/AQUENT
Serve as communications expert, planning and developing internal/external communications programs using print, electronic and social media to meet business objectives and communicate major objectives. Extensive writing/editing/messaging.
2012-2013
Marketing Copy Editor
NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Served as onsite editor, reviewed and copy edited all outgoing member marketing communications promotional materials for proper spelling, grammar, accuracy, style and brand consistency.
2007-2008
Web Content Manager
K12
Content management lead. Worked with writers, product development, designers and IT to develop, manage and sustain content for leading online educational publisher. Developed editorial posting policy and trained others to use Content Management System.
EDUCATION
JD, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
BA, BROWN UNIVERSITY
Providence, RI
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Courses in New Media/Journalism: USDA Graduate School, George Washington Editing Program, The Writer's Center
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ENGAGEMENTS
EXPERTISE
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION
I'll help you determine what message to use, the best channels and how to stay true to brand. Together, we can develop campaigns to reach potential clients, employee/members, partners and others.
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CONTENT MAINTENANCE
You've finally launched a new web or social media site. Now comes the challenge of keeping it updated and fresh. An expert user of various CMSs including Sharepoint, Vignette and Dreamweaver, I'll help you plan relevant content and make updates.
COPYWRITING/EDITING
Not sure what to say? Leave the wordsmithing to me. I will interview SMEs, research and write the copy you need for e-newsletters, sales aids (fact sheets, brochures), web and social media sites, technology white papers and more.