Dennis Furlan
Freelance Writer
Burlington,
ON
905-336-3227
dennisfurlan@gmail.com
www.wordhunter.com
> Versatile, gifted, and experienced wordsmith who works on a broad range of writing and editing jobs
> Possesses the background and education to tackle all topics and projects
> Contacts and clients range from government leaders to average individuals
> No job is too big or small, no project is out of reach
Work Experience Highlights
Conducted
interviews and wrote feature articles on leading government and industry
players.
Produced superior written conduct using top-notch interviewing, transcription, and research skills.
Designed and wrote an extensive workbook, plus instructor's guide and exercises with screenshots,
to
deliver focused content to a general and financial audience.
Intense and adaptable research and writing skills were vital in meeting tight deadlines for large client.
Worked on assignments that delivered targeted content for readers that included specialty retailers
across America.
The various challenges of getting a story done were met. Worked with editors, pursued interviews,
compiled research, and met deadlines in order to write high-quality articles for a respected publication.
Gathered original draft from various sources and made it into a cohesive and well-written marketing
tool that professionally sells the Web site and the
firm.
Dealt with complex technical terms, on a short deadline, to provide customer service and satisfaction
to
all parties.
Wrote professional and engaging copy that allowed for the products of a major manufacturer to
stand
out from the rest.
Worked within a strict editorial framework to publish English educational articles intended for Asian
students.
Adapted to subject matter in order to become an 'expert-for-hire' for the editor/client.
Has provided excellent customer service and written content for various individuals and businesses.
Various
topics, strict deadlines, and precise instructions were not an obstacle
in providing material to
clients.
Was invited into the home of a client to deliver personalized instruction to a student for a period of one year.
Close personal communication was essential in pursuing stated goals and maintaining client trust.
Dealt with people and technology, in a fast-paced environment, to research problems and solve them.
Writing style manuals
Chicago, AP, MLA, APA, etc
Can quickly learn and adapt to any style requirements
Other Work Experience
As a student, worked in factories and drove a truck
Education
Four-year Hon. BA, Philosophy
Graduated with distinction, summa cum laude
Two-year Diploma, Advanced Business Administration
* Above two programs were completed simultaneously, cutting time of study by almost half
BA, Psychology
Technology
To make a long story short,I either know or can apply myself to a broad range of technologies needed to complete
an editorial task. Software. Hardware. You name it. I'm a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to writing and technology.