Michael Townley

Last updated January 20th 2012
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Michael Billings Townley

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Work Experience

Microsoft Advertising (contract)
Managing Editor
July 2011 - present

  • Write, edit, and proofread for Microsoft Advertising's two public-facing sites: advertising.microsoft.com and advertising.microsoft.com/small-business
  • Working with content owners and a team of designers and publishers, ensure that site content is consistent in style, tone, and quality
  • Manage team process documentation library
  • Coordinate monthly home page updates for both sites

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Film.com
Copy Editor
February 2009 - Present

  • Copyedit articles and blogs published daily on Film.com
  • Copyedit for grammar, accuracy, clarity, and style
  • Check and correct HTML tags
  • Use in-house CMS to make basic website updates
  • Developed and maintain style guide

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Freelance Copy Editor
June 2008 - Present

  • Provide copyediting, proofreading, project management, fact-checking, and other editorial services for book publishers, trade publications, individual writers, websites, and businesses.
  • Clients include Sasquatch Books; Idaho Landscapes: History, Science, and Art; Idaho Yesterdays; Starbucks; RealNetworks; American Lamb Board; Catalyst Marketing; HistoryLink; Woodland Park Zoo
  • Areas of interest include history, food/cookbooks, business communications

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Microsoft Advertising (contract)
Content Manager
August 2010 - June 2011

  • Copyedited and wrote content for advertising.microsoft.com/small-business, a public-facing Microsoft site
  • Worked with internal team and external vendors to publish content aimed at small businesses, including custom campaign-specific landing pages and routine site updates and edits
  • Served as the point of contact for Microsoft stakeholders throughout the production process
  • Provided content development and publishing support to similar sites in the UK, France, and Canada

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Sasquatch Books
Editorial Intern
April 2009 - June 2009

  • Read and reviewed manuscript submissions; composed submissions correspondence
  • Fact-checked guidebooks and proofread various manuscripts, including Sasquatch Books' catalog of new titles

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RealNetworks, Advertising Sales
Project Manager
June 2007 - December 2008

  • Responsible for the production of online advertising programs
  • Served as the primary point of contact for the client, internal teams, and external creative agency
  • Created project timelines and managed budgets for each program
  • Provided reporting and analysis to ensure project goals were met
  • Proofread and edited marketing proposals and online content

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Cranium (contract)
Games Team Producer
February 2007 - April 2007

  • Facilitated game concept play tests for children, ages 3-12, and parents
  • Helped determine participant demographics and group size for play tests
  • Managed prototype creation for various game concepts, working with designers to transition concepts from ideas to working prototypes
  • Provided written evaluation of each play test
  • Responsible for archiving concept details and online market research

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Kendall Ross Brand Development + Design
Project Manager
March 2006 - February 2007

  • Managed client relationships and projects from concept to completion
  • Responsible for project schedules and budgets
  • Maintained weekly project status reports and company-wide traffic schedules
  • Supported business development through market research and marketing efforts

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Catalyst Marketing
Senior Account Coordinator
September 2001 - February 2006

  • Developed promotional marketing solutions for various accounts
  • Managed client relationships, proposal development, and order placement and tracking
  • Coordinated multi-phase promotions, including product launches, direct mail campaigns, event marketing, and incentive programs
  • Facilitated vendor activities such as manufacturing, printing, and fulfillment

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Skills

  • Outstanding copyediting and proofreading skills
  • Proficient in Chicago, AP, and MSTP styles; familiar with Recipes into Type style guide
  • Over six years' experience in project management, including project coordination, client services, vendor management, creative strategy, and production
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiar with SharePoint, various CMS, WordPress, basic HTML, and HomeSite
  • Internet and research savvy



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Education

  • Certificate, Editing, University of Washington (2007 - 2008)

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  • BS, Secondary Education, University of Idaho (1997 - 2001)

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