Tom Dunlap

TomDunlap

San Jose

Contractor (content writer, editor & social media manager) -- self employed


8312347809 mobile
8316899501 office

Skills


  • Writer, Editor, Manager

    • Ghost writing (blogs, contributed articles, etc.)
    • Writing marketing collateral (newsletter, case studies, solution briefs, web content, etc.)
    • Managing social media (i.e. Facebook and Twitter) content
    • Copy editor
    • Managing Editor. I've managed teams of writers, producers, and lab technicians
    • Book Author
    • Expert commentary (participate in press and radio interviews)
    • Writing content with authority and confidence

Contractor (content writer & social media manager)


  • Feb 2011 - Present
    Contractor/Consultant -- self employed

    • Write and edit contributed articles, blogs, case studies, marketing collateral, and news articles
    • Expert commentary. Participate in press and radio interviews.
    Listen to my commentary on this podcast made for "For Your Ears Only" (formerly Newsweek On Air)
    http://gatewave.org/sites/all/files/fyeo/fyeo_110529_complete.mp3
    • Technical market analysis and expert research
    • PC-related hardware product reviews
    • Topics include wireless networks, social media, tablets, cutting-edge technology, virtualization, DVDs and financial analysis

    Websites I write for include:

    http://trainercommunications.com
    http://www.pcworld.com
    http://www.everydayconnected.com
    http://www.tabtimes.com
    http://www.businessagility.com
    http://intelligenceinsoftware.com

  • Managing Editor
    Foster City, CA
    May 2005 - Feb 2011
    Jupitermedia/QuinnStreet

    • Assigned, edited and posted technology articles and blogs daily
    • Managed a team of freelancers and producers
    • Produced a large variety of successful eBooks
    • Used a number of different Content Management and publishing tools for publication
    • Web traffic analysis using Web Trends and Google Analytics
    • Used Search Engine Optimization to grow traffic 50 percent
    • Participated in vendor briefings and covered IT trade shows
    • Used a metrics-based approach, analytics, and input from social networks to shape news decisions


    Websites:
    http://www.devx.com
    http://www.sharpointbriefing.com
    http://www.datamation.com
    http://www.semanticweb.com

  • City Editor/Education Reporter
    Santa Cruz, CA
    Jan 2005 - May 2006
    Santa Cruz Sentinel

    • Assigned, edited and reviewed stories and articles before publication
    • Directed reporters, choosing news stories and covering breaking news
    • Education reporter, covered the many school districts in Santa Cruz County
    • Managed a team of freelancers, mentored younger writers and hired the interns
    • Posted stories to the Santa Cruz Sentinel’s nascent news site
    • Wrote and published numerous articles and stories, both technical and non-technical

    Website:
    http://www.santacruzsentinel.com

  • Senior Editor
    San Francisco
    Aug 1998 - May 2004
    CNET, CNET News.com & ZDNET.com

    • CNET and ZDNET’s Analyst and Editor for laptops, notebooks and tablet PCs
    • Interviewed laptop, notebook and tablet manufacturers and users
    • Discussed current products and trends in mobile communications hardware
    • Assigned, edited and wrote hundreds of news stories and product reviews for publication
    • Made recommendations for new features and software for future releases
    • Managed a team of freelancers, editors and lab technicians
    • Sent weekly communications to more than 300,000 subscribers
    • Succeeded in transforming the notebooks section into one of the most popular sections on the CNET Website
    • Reviews from CNET and ZDNET also appeared in the following publications:
    o The San Francisco Chronicle (http://www.sfgate.com/ )
    o Microsoft Networks ( http://www.msn.com )
    o Ask Men (http://www.askmen.com )

    Websites:
    http://www.cnet.com
    http://www.news.com
    http://www.zdnet.com

  • Author, Technical Editor
    Emeryville, CA
    May 2002 - Mar 2004
    McGraw-Hill/Osborne

    • Wrote and published the book “How To Do Everything With Your Sony VAIO”
    • Technical editor for other McGraw-Hill/Osborne books
    • http://www.mhprofessional.com/product.php?isbn=007226439X
    • http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/B000MAHCWW/ref=sib_dp_kd#reader-link

  • Page One News Editor and Copy editor
    Pleasanton, CA
    Jan 1990 - May 1996
    Bay Area Newspaper Group

    • Started as copy editor for wire and local copy
    • Page checker in Hayward press room
    • Page one news editor on the universal desk
    • Contributed sports columns and opinion pieces
    • Helped train editors on new Harris pagination system

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
    San Jose, CA
    - 1989
    San Jose State University

Additional Information


  • Award and Memberships

    Maggie Award
    Best article for “Death of a PC Vendor”
    CNET, 2001 Western Publications Association


    CNET Achievement Award
    Award for outstanding achievement in improving CNET Networks, 2000 CNET Networks

    California General Excellence Award
    Editor, La Voz of De Anza College, 1986 California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA)

    Member
    Society of Professional Journalists


  • Personal Attributes

    • Careful attention to detail
    • Excellent verbal and written communication
    • Strong project management, organizational and relationship-building skills
    • I work equally well autonomously or with a team in identifying content
    • Effective ability to multitask and troubleshoot technical problems
    • Part-time soccer coach

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