Writer
Writing and Editing | Greater Boston Area, US
I grew up in the Twin Cities and studied journalism at the University of Minnesota. Since 1999, I've lived in fifteen cities in ten U.S. states stretching from coast to coast, as well as Paris and London. In that time, I've written hundreds of thousands of words for a kaleidoscopic array of print and online publications, including the National Journal, the Houston Chronicle,
Salon.com, the Good Men Project, This Blog Rules, Art New England, Pulse of the Twin Cities, and the Minnesota Daily. I amuse myself by writing fake quotations and fake definitions and posting them online.
Jun
1999 - Present
Owner / WillConley.com
Write feature articles for print and online publications. Write website copy, develop content, and integrate social media strategies for businesses, designers and agencies.
Jan
2008 -
Apr
2012
General and Technology Writer / Demand Media
As a contractor, contribute consumer education articles primarily about online media, for distribution to Salon.com, the Houston Chronicle, eHow Tech and other channels.
Jan
2008 -
Apr
2012
Copywriter / TechKnowSys Corp
Develop and write content for client websites.
Aug
2010 -
Feb
2012
Humor Writer / This Blog Rules
Contribute humorous feature articles about Japanese robots with personal space issues, librarians of considerable virility throughout history, Lady Gaga's pants, and other pressing issues.
Nov
2011 -
Dec
2011
Culture Writer / The Good Men Project
Contribute opinion pieces to The Good Men Project, Inc., an award-winning online magazine that asks, "What does it mean to be a good man?"
Nov
2009 -
Nov
2011
Marketing Director / Tarantino's Outdoor Service
Develop and manage marketing campaigns for an outdoor services company. Write and design marketing collateral for print and the Web.
Aug
2010 -
Sept
2010
Web Designer and Writer / A-1 Home Improvement
Develop, design and write a basic website with social media integration for a residential construction company
May
2010 -
Aug
2010
Marketing Writer / Growthink
Contribute B2B articles pertaining to angel investing, venture capital, business planning and crowdfunding.
Feb
2010 -
Jul
2010
Copywriter / Sophia Daly Design, Inc.
Work with a B2B design agency to develop and write website copy, marketing collateral and company newsletters.
May
2009 -
Aug
2009
Web Marketing Consultant / Butwinick Interiors
Develop and write website copy and email campaigns for an interior design company.
Apr
2009 -
Aug
2009
Social Media Consultant / Dala Advertising Agency
Develop social media strategies and write online advertising copy for the clients of an advertising agency.
Jun
2009 -
Jun
2009
Social Media Consultant / Eva Ng for Mayor Campaign
Develop and present a social media strategy for a mayoral campaign.
Mar
2009 -
May
2009
Writer and Media Strategist / Il Mio Vino
Write and distribute social media messaging for an Italian wine magazine.
Jan
2009 -
Apr
2009
Social Media Adviser / Elli Fordyce
Advise on social media strategy for jazz singer Elli Fordyce.
Nov
2008 -
Jan
2009
Writing and Marketing Consultant / Card Partner, Inc.
Create social networking presence for credit card marketing firm and its clients.
Oct
2008 -
Jan
2009
Writer and Web Consultant / BestFriend NY, Inc.
Write and advise on all aspects of creating comprehensive website about New York City.
Feb
2008 -
Jul
2008
Marketing Writer / Luna Fitness of Tempe
Maintained a daily health blog, wrote press releases, and created branded PSAs. Coordinated interviews with all staff for content creation.
Aug
2001 -
Jun
2007
Vocal Performer / Musclemouth Music
Wrote and performed poetry, spoken word and hip hop, both in live performances and in the studio. Worked with diverse range of musicians and artists. Performed in various venues throughout the U.S.
Jul
2005 -
Aug
2006
Writer and Editor / Tagz Team, Inc.
Wrote articles. Edited articles for grammar, style and originality.
Dec
2000 -
Feb
2004
Art Marketer / Afunctionul Artists Association
Organized a group of artists to promote art shows, concerts, publications and other events. Created marketing materials, created word-of-mouth campaigns.
Feb
2003 -
Jan
2004
Classified Advertising Director / Pulse of the Twin Cities
Created and oversaw a new classified advertising section for a print newspaper. Developed rate structures, designed the classified ad section, wrote ad copy, sold ad space over telephone and email, hired and managed a sales team, managed client accounts.
Oct
2002 -
Nov
2002
Field Canvasser / Ken Pentel for Governor Campaign
Knocked on hundreds of doors to identify supporters, get campaign donations, and instructed citizens on how to help a Green Party candidate get elected.
Dec
2001 -
Dec
2001
Field Canvasser / Clean Water Action
Knocked on hundreds of doors throughout the Twin Cities metro area to recruit new monetary supporters for clean water legislation, and instructed citizens on how to become activists for the cause.
Aug
2000 -
Oct
2001
Phone Canvasser / Citizen Action Membership Center
Called hundreds of supporters four nights a week to get their monetary support, and instructed them on how to participate in the political process for affordable health care, clean water, and other political causes.
Feb
2001 -
May
2001
Political Journalism Intern / National Journal
Reported political news from inside the U.S. Capitol. Compiled national and state news briefs. Interviewed U.S. Senators, members of Congress and inside-the-beltway power players.
Mar
1999 -
Aug
1999
General Reporter / Minnesota Daily
Reported news and features for a university newspaper.