Margaret Hart

Stamford, CT USA
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Professional Experience

I'm a writer, editor, and content strategist who creates compelling print and digital communications to engage your most important audiences.

Expertise

Editor
25 Years
Writer
25 Years
Content Editor (online)
15 Years

Specialty

Consumer Products
20 Years
Business (general)
25 Years
Lifestyle
25 Years

Industries


Online/new media
15 Years
Other
25 Years
Marketing (firm) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients
25 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

25 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Stamford Early Childhood Collaborative (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

IN Marketing Services (10+), Beyond Limits Academic Program (10+), Blue Buffalo (10+), Stamford Achieves (10+), Stamford Peace Basketball Club (10+), Galileo Global Branding Group (10+), Stamford Peace Youth Foundation (10+)

Technical Skills

Facebook; Instagram; Twitter; Adobe Photoshop; Adobe Illustrator; GoDaddy Web Builder; WordPress; Mail Chimp, Constant Contact; SharePoint

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office, WordPress, Photoshop, XPress, Mac/PC

Equipment

HP TouchSmart desktop; HP Officejet Pro 8600 Plus printer/scanner; Lenovo netbook; IPhone, IPad, Nikon digital camera

References

Please refer to http://www.linkedin.com/in/margarethart

Awards

I've edited and written for publications that won awards when I was on staff, including: Moffly Media; Chief Executive Magazine; NBI Today; RJR Management Advisory.

Showcase

General

Website Development: Stamford Early Childhood Collaborative (United Way of Western Connecticut)
(Stamford Early Childhood Collaborative 11/17/2014)
My client, Stamford Early Childhood Collaborative, a collaborative of the United Way of Western Connecticut, requested a simple website that was easy to use and update, to communicate with various audiences. I created, wrote and designed the site using a web builder. I also created a Facebook page and guidelines for social posts.
PR: Press Release/Media Campaign: Stamford Peace Basketball Club Awards Kyle A. Marks Humanitarian Award
(Stamford Peace Basketball Club 3/22/2015)
Developed a media campaign, including a press release and media advisory, announcing the recipients of the Kyle A. Marks Humanitarian Award, given by the Stamford Peace Youth Foundation. This example shows some of the coverage received.
PR: Press Release/Media Campaign: Beyond Limits Academic Program
(Beyond Limits Academic Program 11/2/2015)
Developed a media campaign and press releases for Beyond Limits Academic Program, highlighting a peer-to-peer tutoring program. Pitched a feature story and arranged for reporter to interview students. Resulted in story on News 12 CT.
Research Report Editing: Migrant Workers' Rights in North America
(Commission for Labor Cooperation 2/23/2010)
Edited highly detailed and technical research report for the labor accord of NAFTA on Migrant Workers' Rights in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Public Relations: Stamford Achieves Scholars Program
(Stamford Achieves 8/11/2014)
Developed a press release announcing the launch of an educational program called "Beyond Limits Scholars Program." Stories appeared in numerous broadcast and print media outlets, including a front-page, top-of-fold story in the largest local newspaper, the Stamford Advocate
Public Relations: Arranged Interview with Stamford Peace Youth Foundation Founder Brian Kriftcher
(Stamford Peace Youth Foundatioin 1/13/2018)
Arranged interview for my client, Brian Kriftcher, Founder and President of the Stamford Peace Youth Foundation, and Head Coach of PEACE Basketball Club, with local sports host, Joe Ryan, on his show, "Stamford Sports Scene."