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nDash Writer Profile for Spencer Timkey

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Freelance writer specializing in retail practices and marketing strategy

About Me

A freelance writer specializing in website/social copy, retail practices and marketing strategy, I use my experience growing up in a small, family-owned business to create engaging, colorful content. St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Journalism & Mass Communications honed my writing from jumbled mess to crisp and compelling. A Masters in Integrated Marketing & Communication (also from St. Bona) complemented my writing with an arsenal of marketing knowledge. 


Currently, I run day-to-day operations at my family's snowboard shop -- The Boardroom -- and run the social accounts for our local ski resort, Holiday Valley. Working in retail and resort has allowed me to try new marketing techniques, write a myriad of social copy, and help develop SEO-friendly web copy. I have also worked with local businesses to assist in copywriting, and write for our small, monthly newsletter. 

Industries I Write About

Lifestyle

Business

My Writing Samples

Website Copy

A local collaborative marketing effort between five individuals all talented in their own fields, PandaGoat Media combines copywriting, web development, graphic design, videography and photography into a one-stop shop for local businesses. As the copywriter, I was tasked with writing the copy for the site.

http://www.pandagoatmedia.com

Website Copy

A local wedding and event planner tasked me with creating rich, SEO-friendly copy for her new website. Wanting to speak to future brides, corporate planners and others in need of events, I wrote copy that spoke directly to the consumer -- keeping a consistent voice throughout.

http://www.evlevents.com

Press Release

My sister and her in-laws asked me to write a press release for their new wedding and event center. The Annex, a brand-new facility located in Chaffee, NY, was a newsworthy addition to the area because of family connections, an old restaurant and a 300+ person capacity. After writing the release, I curated a list of prominent local media members and wrote a template email for my sister to use.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pH7Qtcfeuyp2oeePovo1cTye4kOmWIGL8E0J7dKakSg/edit

Social Post Copy

I've spent the last few years crafting SMO-friendly social copy for our local ski resort. As one of the premier resorts on the east coast, Holiday Valley combines skiing with golf, corporate conferences, weddings and much more.

https://www.facebook.com/holidayvalley/

Experience

Manager

Run day-to-day operations at a premier east coast snowboard shop. Write social, web and marketing copy to speak to a specific consumer.

Company: The Boardroom

I worked there from 9/2005 until now

Marketing/Communications

Craft social copy to complement overall marketing strategy, using the beauty and fun of the resort's activities to speak to a wide range of consumers.

Company: Holiday Valley Resort

I worked there from 4/2015 until now

Freelance Writer

I've always been a writer, but lately am making a strong push to rebrand myself and find new clientele. Overall, I use the written word to create unique, engaging content.

Company: Words by Timkey

I worked there from 5/2019 until now

Content I Write

Recommendations

Solid, timely writing, and great to work with

Spencer has written some great content for us in the retail industry. He is always on time, quick to correspond if he has questions, and has always been willing to make required updates and changes. We continue to work with this writer as needs come up.

Monica Caraway, Orange Marketing