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Hi, I’m Susan Marquez, an experienced professional writer and media consultant with over 3,500 articles published across various platforms including magazines, newspapers, business journals, and trade publications. I have a passion for storytelling, particularly in business profiles, food and beverage, travel, and arts and culture. I also enjoy teaching others how to enhance their writing and effectively promote their work.
Throughout my career, I’ve developed workshops and training courses on writing and marketing for writers and professionals, bringing my expertise in communications and public relations to help others succeed. With strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach, I am motivated and dedicated to delivering results while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Experience Level
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Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Professional Freelance Writer at Susan Marquez Media Consulting
January 1, 2001 - PresentWrote over 3500 business and feature articles published in newspapers, magazines, business journals, online publications, and trade publications. Covered diverse topics including business profiles, food and beverage, travel, and arts and culture. Also responsible for writing website content, blogs, and press releases.
Marketing Director at Northpark Mall
December 31, 2001 - July 17, 2025Planned and executed marketing and public relations strategies to drive mall traffic, including event planning, advertising campaigns, media negotiations, community relations, and managing a customer service center. Developed annual marketing plans and budgets, conducted customer service training for merchants, and managed leasing materials.
Copywriter/Producer at WLBT-TV (NBC)
December 31, 1992 - July 17, 2025Conceptualized, wrote, and produced television and promotional advertisements. Managed studio operations for live broadcasts.
Copywriter/Producer at Gordon Marks Advertising
December 31, 1989 - July 17, 2025Developed radio, television, and print advertisements, annual reports, and press releases. Coordinated photo shoots and audio-visual production.
Advertising Manager at Waldoff’s Department Store
December 31, 1986 - July 17, 2025Created radio, television, and print advertisements, coordinated photo and TV shoots, and managed radio production.
Professional Freelance Writer at Susan Marquez Media Consulting
January 1, 2001 - PresentWritten over 3,500 business and feature articles published in newspapers, magazines, business journals, online publications, and trade publications. Topics vary, with emphasis on business profiles, food and beverage, travel, and arts and culture. Also write for websites, blogs, and press releases.
Marketing Director at Northpark Mall
January 1, 2001 - July 22, 2025Responsible for driving traffic to mall through planning of special events, developing and implementing advertising campaigns, negotiation and purchase of media, public relations, community relations, managing customer service center, writing and implementing annual marketing plan and budget, customer service training for mall merchants, train-the-trainer for other mall marketing directors, media management, develop leasing materials.
Copywriter/Producer at WLBT-TV (NBC)
January 1, 1992 - July 22, 2025Responsible for concepting, writing, and producing television and promotional ads; managing studio for live broadcasts.
Copywriter/Producer at Gordon Marks Advertising
January 1, 1989 - July 22, 2025Responsible for concepting and writing radio, TV, and print ads, annual reports, press releases, and coordinating photo shoots as well as television and radio production.
Advertising Manager at Waldoff’s Department Store
January 1, 1986 - July 22, 2025Responsible for writing radio, TV, and print ads, coordinating photo and TV shoots, and radio production.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree at University of Southern Mississippi
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1985Bachelor of Science at University of Southern Mississippi
January 1, 1981 - December 31, 1984Qualifications
Business Advantage for Professionals Certification Course
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025Phi Kappa Theta Leadership Certification Course
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025Dragonette Public Relations Crisis Communications Professional Certification Course
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025Community Scholars Training Across State Lines: Arkansas and Mississippi (Folk and Traditional Arts) Certification Course
January 11, 2030 - July 17, 2025President, Mississippi Writers Guild
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2024Founder/President, Middle Mississippi Writers Guild
January 1, 2016 - July 17, 2025Business Advantage for Professionals Certification Course
January 1, 0000 - July 22, 2025Phi Kappa Theta Leadership Certification Course
January 1, 0000 - July 22, 2025Dragonette Public Relations Crisis Communications Professional Certification Course
January 1, 0000 - July 22, 2025MS Arts Commission/University of Arkansas – Community Scholars Training Across State Lines: Arkansas and Mississippi (Folk and Traditional Arts) Certification Course
January 1, 0000 - July 22, 2025Mississippi Writers Guild (President)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024Middle Mississippi Writers Guild, Founder/President
January 1, 2016 - July 22, 2025Association of Food Journalists
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020Public Relations Association of Mississippi
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2018Jackson Advertising Federation (President)
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1995American Advertising Federation (State Director, 7th District)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 1997American Advertising Federation (National Public Service Committee)
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Financial Services, Agriculture & Mining
Experience Level
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