John Suddath

5042-A Edwards Mill Rd— Raleigh, NC 27612

Phone: 919-785-1516  — E-Mail: jsuddath@earthlink.net

Objective

I am available for short-term writing assignments ranging from magazine features to copywriting for web sites. I have a wealth of experience in a variety of fields and subjects.  Most recently I have focused on long-term care issues and travel features.

Experience

The WordMan in Raleigh,NC                                                    1997-2009

Freelance writer and marketing consultant.  Also served pro-bono on numerous non-profit boards and wrote book titled "Goodbye God, We're Going to Texas." (available from Amazon.com)

Technical Assistant in Washington, DC                                     1993-1996

Worked on several "re-inventing government projects" as well as short-term assignments with U.S. Dept. of Labor, Fannie Mae, and National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association

Publications Manager in College Station, TX                              1973-1993

Writer, editor, and publisher of quarterly 4-color external magazine "Texas Trees", bi-weekly employee newsletter "Field Notes", annual reports, brochures, contract reports for federal grants.  Wrote specifications and bids for all printing contracts.

* Yes, I had a few more years before that if you're really interested.

University of Texas at Austin                   Masters in Journalism

Completed magazine track that included feature writing and communications research project. My thesis was a study of educational media using factor analysis.

Texas Christian in Fort Worth,Texas                                    Bachelor's in English

I majored in English with a double minor in French and Government.  I played in the band all through high school and college and served on the select series events committee.

Skills

· feature writer

· researcher

· book author

· organizational project manager