Susan Karr

About Susan Karr

With an eye toward business development, I am committed to making written communications more effective and to adding integrity to writing through careful planning and rigorous fine-tuning. I have written and edited financial, technical, marketing, and corporate copy and content for over 40 Fortune 500 companies as well as for a host of smaller companies and startups. My expertise extends beyond strong writing to extensive experience editing copy and content, as well as coaching business students and executives on how to get the most power out of their writing. I\'m a critical, analytical thinker who communicates complex information clearly and persuasively, ensuring that all content is ultimately useful to its intended audience.I have over 20 years of experience in communications consulting. I\'ve served as a writing coach-teaching critical, analytical thinking-at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and as the interim communications manager and senior communications writer at the University of California Hastings College of the Law.I\'m a team player with a strong work ethic and sense of empathy who takes initiative, gets along with others, stays organized, works well independently, and demonstrates creativity.

Experience

1. Senior Writer and Editor

   Wordsuite

   May 1989 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US

   Communications and business development consulting; building clear and effective corporate communications, from attention to every proofreading detail to clarification of business goals, objectives, and plans of action. Web content consulting and strategy.

Education

• Golden Gate University

  MBA, General Management/Finance

• William & Mary

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Education/English

• University of California, Davis

  Certificate, Web Development

• Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School

  High School, College Prep

• Stanford University

  Certificate, Novel Writing

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  MBA, General Management

Skills

• Ap Style
• Manuscript Development
• Writing
• Web Editing
• Freelance Writing
• Web Content Management
• Publications
• Microsoft Office
• Interviews
• Publicity
• Press Releases
• Speech Writing
• Books
• Ghostwriting
• Newsletters
• Content Writing
• Creative Writing
• SEO Copywriting
• Chicago Style
• Strategic Communications
• Content Strategy
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Web Content
• Technical Writing
• Html
• Storytelling
• Marketing Communications
• Non-Fiction
• Feature Articles
• Online Publishing
• Ebooks
• Marketing Copy
• Content Management
• Published Author
• Book Writing
• Content Development
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Social Media