Jake Kulju

Freelance copywriter and creative consultant in Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418

Jake Kulju Creative
2540 Buchanan St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Telephone: 651.587.1440
E-mail: jake@jakekulju.com
www.jakekulju.com

Profile
I am a creative professional focused on copywriting, creative consulting and content management for online media.

Experience
Copywriter / content manager, Plaudit Design, Inc., St. Paul, MN — 2008-2010
Create and manage compelling, consistent and creative content for St. Paul-based web design firm projects. I consult regarding online content and SEO strategy during the design phase of web site creation. Since working with Plaudit I have developed editorial guidelines for all departments across the firm and have collaborated on more than a dozen website designs and social media strategies.

Principal, Jake Kulju Creative, Minneapolis, MN — 2003-2010
Develop online content strategies and layouts for companies across the United States, specializing in creative content, SEO and content strategy. I work with large and mid-sized environmentally-focused companies and organizations to increase the quality and consistency of their content while improving their Search Engine Optimization, website traffic and online Return On Investment. Recent clients include the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE), Green Options Media, Avalon Travel Publishing, Live Green Live Smart LLC and Outdoor Traditions.

Content Editor, CascadeGear.com (no longer online) — 2008-2009
Edited, wrote and managed the daily content of a retail outdoor gear website including HTML editing, product descriptions and photo editing. I managed a team of 10 freelance writers and photographers and maintained a daily output of gear reviews, outdoor-topic articles and product features.
Editorial Asst., Industrial Fabrics Assoc. International, Roseville, MN — 2006-2008
Assisted in the management, publication, marketing and design of seven trade association magazines (each with 10,000+ subscribers). I wrote feature articles, press releases and product reviews concerning the latest trends in the textile industry including fashion, architecture and design. Additional duties included copyediting, proofreading and online data retrieval.

Education
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN — English, Justice & Peace Studies, May 2004

Skills
I specialize in content management, consistent content tone and style and creative content. Related skills include website design (HTML and CSS programming); SEO strategy and implementation; website analytics; freelance writing, copywriting, and copyediting; proficiency in Photoshop, MS Office, Flash and Social Media; poetry; and content strategy.
Referrals
Provided upon request.

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