LEE POLEVOI

10893 Pinot Noir Circle * San Diego, CA 92131 * 858-922-7437 * lpf8a1bc@westpost

.net

Profile:
* More than 12 years' experience as results-driven writer specializing in market
ing, corporate communications and public relations
* Excellent written and verbal skills in a wide range of online and print format
s
* Able to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely
* Manage communications projects independently and as part of a team
* Drive business growth through creation of high-impact print and website copy t
hat targets key audiences and accelerates customer demand
* Skilled at editing and synthesizing rough-draft material into polished copy
* Adept at interacting with all levels of a company, including first-hand contac
t with chief executive officers and senior executives
Selected accomplishments:
* New website copy - Building brand awareness for CNC Strategy, Orange County-ba
sed business products and consulting services organization www.cncstrategy.com
* White paper - Driving customers to register for sales calls for Five Point Cap
ital, San Diego-based merchant lending firm
http://www.fivepointcapital.com/FPC_whitepaper_6-Ways-to-Make-Sec179-Work-For-Yo
u.pdf
* New website copy - Expanding referral base for the Law Offices of Ian S. Topf
http://www.topf-law.com/
* Voice-over video script - Attracting prospects for CEO group leader at Vistage
International (chief executive membership organization) http://www.sandiegopri
vateadvisoryboard.com/
* All content for website targeting CEOS in Bay Area-Lead-generating tool employ
ed by Vistage sales staff www.vistage.com/bayarea
* Editor and principal writer, Vistage corporate brochure-Used by sales team as
give-away to CEO member prospects at marketing events. http://www.vistage.c
om/media/pdfs/VistageCorpBro_060409.pdf
* Writer/editor, Online Best Practices Library - Created 25+ white papers (topic
s included sales and marketing, hiring and retention, strategic planning) for Vi
stage members-only website. "Executive Summaries" used as member-prospect marke
ting tool.

WORK HISTORY:
Marketing Communications Consultant February 2010 - Present
Provide writing/editing services, including website copy, sales materials, featu
re articles, email campaigns, blogs, brochures, branding pieces, press releases,
scripts for video and webinars. Clients include ValueSelling Associates, Blanc
hard Certified, Five Point Capital, Peak Potentials, CNC Strategy and Vistage In
ternational.
Vistage International
Senior Communications Specialist May 1999 - January 2010
Provide strategic communications support for international CEO membership organi
zation:
* Communicated corporate initiatives and boosted employee morale through product
ion of internal newsletters and scripting of key messages from Vistage CEO and s
enior leadership team.
* Increased brand awareness and accelerated growth of membership (CEOs, presiden
ts, business owners) through creation of focused Web content, white papers, mark
eting collateral, etc. Named Vistage Employee of the Year 2007-2008
Stock/Alper & Associates April 1998 - April 1999
Senior Marketing Communications Consultant
Account executive/copywriter at boutique public relations agency:
* Managed design and production of marketing collateral materials (newsletters,
annual reports, brochures, direct mail and ad pieces)
EDUCATION:
B.A., English and Writing, Amherst College
Amherst, Massachusetts
MFA, Creative Writing, Warren Wilson College MFA Program for Writers
Asheville, North Carolina