Dan Nied
508 El Dorado • Vallejo, CA • 94590 • (707) 315-2454 • nieddan@yahoo.com
Professional profile:
As a versatile and creative writer, I offer an appealing voice to all audiences. I have extensive experience in journalism, blogging and social networking. My passions include making deadline and connecting with audiences. I also have relevant experience in photography, copy editing and desktop publishing.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Minor in Popular Culture Studies Aug. 2002
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Online journalism experience:
210west.com - Editor, March 2002 to Aug. 2005
• Creator of web magazine geared at 18-34 demographic.
• Assigned and wrote stories on topics such as popular culture, politics, sports and current events.
• Organized special projects, including a popular 9/11 retrospective.
• Wrote up to five articles per week.
• Supervised staff of 10.
• Edited and posted all content.
• Oversaw readership increase for 24 straight months.
Blogcritics.com - Blogger, 2005 and 2008
• Writer of two well-received weight-loss blogs, for popular blogging site.
• Used daily updates to chronicle weight-loss journeys over specific time period.
• Created loyal fan base that routinely commented on posts.
• Wrote in entertaining, informal style that connected with audience.
• Regularly linked by other weight-loss and nutrition sites.
CoachesAid.com - California Content Coordinator, Aug. 2009 to Oct. 2009
• Responsible for content on national high school sports website. Duties included writing game stories,
features, blogs, maintaining forums and photography.
• Recruited, hired and supervised staff of five.
• Streamlined work efforts to maximize coverage with a limited number of staff members.
• Established grass-roots campaign with limited budget to generate buzz about company.
Themanfaq.com - Contributor, Nov. 2009-present
• Contributor to website devoted to men aged 25-40.
• Creator and writer of irreverent, edgy advice column called “Hey Idiot…”
Print journalism experience:
Vallejo Times-Herald, Vallejo, CA - Sports Writer and Copy Editor, July 2006 to Aug. 2009
• Sports reporter, page designer and copy editor for daily newspaper.
• Developer, writer, editor and designer of wide range of stories.
• Played key role in newspaper’s transition to new media of blogging and social networking.
• Developed content for newspaper’s website.
Sterling Journal-Advocate, Sterling, CO - Sports Editor, Oct. 2004 to July 2006
• Primary sports reporter and editor for daily newspaper.
• Responsible for development, production, writing and editing of six special sections.
• Developed communications materials for marketing campaign.
Social Networking profile
• Twitter: nieddan
• Linked In: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dannied
