RÉSUMÉ

Paul Baran

3386 McGuire Way

Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1C4

Canada

Tel: (250) 722-0306

E-mail: paul@paulbaran.com

Website: www.paulbaran.com

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

·     Creative, compelling copywriting

·     Dependable editing and proofreading

·     Strong ability to communicate effectively to various target audiences

·     Reliable time and project management

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Freelance Copywriter, Editor and Journalist

Since July 1999

Based in British Columbia, I write, edit and proofread business literature, including product brochures, annual reports, direct mail, website content, newsletters, press releases, speeches, corporate video scripts and magazine and newspaper articles.

Freelance Copywriter, Editor and Journalist (Hong Kong) 

1990 to July 1999

Based in Hong Kong, I wrote corporate literature and marketing communications material such as annual reports, corporate identity literature, product brochures, direct mail material, website copy,  newsletters, press releases, speeches and corporate video scripts. My reporting appeared in many publications, including Reader’s Digest.

Client Services Director, Media Dynamics Group (Hong Kong

1987 to January 1990

Media Dynamics (now Edelman Worldwide) is a Hong Kong-based full-service public relations company with a client base covering the information technology, financial services and property sectors.

--Prepared and released media and marketing communications material, including press releases, feature articles, external and internal newsletters, corporate and product brochures, annual reports, speeches, direct mail material and audio-visual scripts. 

--Developed and implemented media relations strategies, including organizing press conferences, seminars, press tours and one-on-one interviews.

--Managed the planning and staging of trade shows and product exhibitions, with particular emphasis on press relations and marketing communications material.

Senior Trade and Finance Reporter, South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) 

1985 to 1987

The SCMP, published in Hong Kong, is Asia’s premier English-language daily newspaper.

--Covered a wide area of trade- and finance-related issues affecting Hong Kong and its trading partners.

Deputy Chief Copy Editor, South China Morning Post (Hong Kong)

1983 to 1985

--Edited and rewrote local copy, edited wire agency copy, designed page layouts and supervised production of Business News, a daily eight-page section. 

Freelance Writer And Editor (Asia-Pacific)

1982

News articles, features and travel pieces appeared in a variety of local and international publications, including the Asian edition of Business Traveller, Asia Travel Trade, Hyatt Hotel's Heritage magazine and newspapers and magazines in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Australia.

Feature Writer, Sunday Post (Hong Kong)

1980 to 1982

Reporter and Copy Editor, Vancouver Sun (Vancouver, B.C.)

1979 to 1980

EDUCATION

Journalism program, Langara College, Vancouver, B.C.

1978 to 1980

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

References on request.