Jason Holstein

Online Resume and Portfolio

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Skills and Areas of Experience

  • Copy Writing
  • Proof Reading and Copy Editing
  • Digital and Traditional Advertising
  • Consumer Marketing
  • B2B Marketing
  • Technical Project Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Business Development
  • Business Communications
  • Mobile Technology
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Technical Writing
  • Documentation and Training Materials
  • Trade Shows and Events

Professional Experience

  • Copy Writing and Editing

    • Crafted search engine optimized blog posts, articles and web site copy for many industries.
    • Developed white papers, case studies, user guides, e-learning, and training materials for consumer electronics products, as well as in other industries.
    • Utilized and maintained bookend databases for Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress, Drupal, Joomla) and Customer Relationship Management (e.g. Salesforce) tools.
    • Wrote, proofread, revised, and distributed press releases for local business people and products.
    • Wrote and revised marketing materials, white papers, web copy, video scripts, and other content.
    • Edited, published, and maintained an archive of online news content.

  • Marketing and Business Development

    • Consulted with business organizations, sale people, customers and clients to develop solutions.
    • Established relationships with existing customers and warm leads generated through inbound and outbound calls.
    • Supported business development teams by building partnerships and negotiating contracts with leading technology, software, hardware and content providers.
    • Managed technical product development for emerging technologies and associated troubleshooting, training, sales and end user documentation.
    • Wrote and distributed press releases and other content for print and online advertising, e-mail marketing, magazine articles, letters from the president, and corporate communications.

  • Customer and Vendor Relationships

    • Managed production flow between in-house graphic design studio and branch office staff, including routing, proofreading, and tracking proofs of marketing materials.
    • Cultivated vendor relationships and engaged in negotiations to minimize cost and increase quality of content and other production.
    • Hired, trained and managed staff of several individuals and independent contractors.
    • Streamlined and maintained existing customer databases to facilitate further engagement and sales.
    • Provided technical setup, configuration, demonstration and training for sales partners, trade shows, and customers.
    • Conducted inventory of food, dry goods, paper products and office supplies to place multiple orders weekly with various suppliers.


    Employment History

    • Tender Greens

      Irvine, California fast casual restaurant chain
      Sous Chef and Assistant Restaurant Manager

    • Best Wave, LLC

      Digital signage software solutions
      Marketing and Sales Associate

    • ViewSonic Corporation

      Global brand known for computer monitors
      Marketing and Business Development Associate

    • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

      Newport Beach "Previews International" luxury real estate
      Marketing Traffic and Public Relations Coordinator

    • Self Employed

      Freelance and Contract Work
      Copy writer, editor, marketing consultant, and provider of other professional services

    Education and Other Achievements

    • University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
      • B.A. English major
      • Latin minor
      • Honors graduate, magna cum laude

    • Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
      • Grant Recipient

    • Academy of American Poets
      • Honorable Mention

    • Minnesota Golden Gopher Fund
      • Scholarship Recipient

    • South Dakota American Legion Boys State
      • Dakota Valley High School Representative