Reporter, Blogger, Copywriter & Storyteller Sallie James, Writing & Content

Your favorite freelance writer is an avid researcher who loves giving his clients value for content. He curates your copy compositions in a vibrant display of the Queen's language. He blends dynamic HTML editing with the best content from authoritative sites and domains to create all-around SEO copy that augurs your readers' appetite. His craft succinctly gels the latest nitty-gritty from industry experts with grammar platforms to curate rich content that generates that first-page search buzz exquisitely wooing prospective leads straight to your doorstep.

A seasoned professional with extensive experience in the sales and marketing industry, holding a B.A Honours in Psychology. Previously running an outsourced sales and marketing company in Toronto, Canada, I have been fully involved in writing job posts, developing training content, website content, social media content, and more. I have ran successful campaigns for top tiered clients such as Canadian Tire and Save the Children, geared towards customer and donor acquisition along with brand awareness. Having recently transitioned my business model, I am currently a sales management consultant aiming to develop and grow my clienteles businesses. I'm confident in my ability to bring success to you and your organization and help you thrive too!

I have been classically trained in proofreading, editing, and various styles of writing. Professionally, I currently ghostwrite for several artists of various genres including, but not limiting: hip-hop/rap, indie, pop, rock, and more. In the past, I have worked as a Context Writer for injury lawyers Frankl & Kominsky. Personally, I write poems and poetic prose. I have an online portfolio of my work (Instagram @marie_etoiles). Writing is my passion and something I take very seriously.

MediaNews Group, Metro Detroit — Freelance reporter September 2019 - PRESENT ● Freelance journalism for the local newspapers The News-Herald and The Press & Guide. In-depth coverage of local stories and events. The Game Haus LLC., Remote — Freelance NBA journalist January 2019 - PRESENT ● Covering the NBA; work includes breaking news, analysis, predictions, long-form articles, as well as appropriate social media sharing. Gordon Food Service, Dearborn Heights, MI — Sales associate May 2016 - PRESENT ● Stocking merchandise. ● Customer assistance. Scleroderma Foundation- Michigan Chapter, Metro Detroit — Communications intern August 2019 – November 2019 ● Part time internship position that included writing articles, interviewing subjects, and creating web documents. EDUCATION Wayne State University, Detroit, MI — Student SEPTEMBER 2015 – APRIL 2020 Print and online journalism major with minors in new media and media arts and studies. Work samples can be found here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-russell-48b503153/ https://www.clippings.me/zachrussell