Pamela Corante

An award-winning professional writer, Pamela has written for businesses, non-profits and government agencies. Her portfolio comprises feature articles, annual reports, print advertisements, social media and blog posts, brochures, book reviews, Web content and press releases. Industry experience includes food and wine, travel and hospitality, architecture and interior design, entertainment, health and wellness, higher education, the environment, multicultural communication and science. Pamela is professionally accredited through the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She is a graduate of the University of California, Irvine and holds a certificate in marketing communications from UC Irvine Extension, a certificate in Wine Education and Management from UCLA Extension, and a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) credential from the Society of Wine Educators. Her professional experience also includes director-level positions in public relations and media relations.

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

South Bay Digs Magazine (10+), TheAtlantic.com (10+), Latina Magazine (6-10), Library Journal Magazine (6-10), DIRECTV/AT&T (10+)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

AT&T/DIRECTV (10+), First 5 LA (10+), Dignity Health (3-5)

Awards

Finalist, Best Wine Blog, Wine Bloggers Conference; Writer's Digest 75th annual Writing Competition (feature stories category); PRSA Spotlight Award (magazine/newsletter category); HPRMA Silver Advocate Award (feature writing category); American Red Cross Excellence awards (newsletter category); Honorable Mention, Easy Reader 39th Annual Writing and Photography Contest.

Associations

International Association of Business Communicators, Society of Professional Journalists, Society of Wine Educators, French Wine Society