BIO

KEVIN SHORT is an independent copywriter with more than 10 years experience in sales and corporate marketing. Kevin has written copy for such clients as Advanced Software Design Corporation, Brita Water Filters, Carleton University, Cashway Building Centres, CCH Canadian Limited, Drake International, Foresters Insurance, Global Television, LearnQuest College for Advanced Technology, Natural Resources Canada, National Bank of Canada and the Royal Bank of Canada.

 Kevin writes ads, brochures, direct mail, e-mail promotions, video scripts, web pages, and other marketing materials clients need to sell their products and services to businesses and consumers. In addition to his copywriting work, Kevin has written articles for the Edmonton Journal, Business Matters, Computing Canada and other publications. He has taught copywriting for the Ottawa Carleton District School Board.

 Kevin is also the founding editor and was a regular contributor to the Greater Ottawa Chamber of Commerce's online newsletter. His work on this publication was acknowledged by his winning the Chamber’s 2003 Volunteer of the Year Award in the Policy and Advocacy category.

 Prior to Kevin’s work as an independent copywriter, he worked as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and end-user computer trainer, a sales representative in the high-tech training industry, as well as a writer for a newspaper and as a copywriter for a national advertising agency based in Toronto.

 Kevin Short holds a four year B.A. in English and Economics from the University of Alberta and continues his professional education through his studies with the Masters Direct Marketing program of the American Writers and Artists Institute.

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