Dan Lawton

Experience

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  RadioShack

  Jul 2011 - Mar 2012

  Store Manager

  • Managed all operations of a retail store with half of a million dollars in yearly sales volume.• Regularly coordinated with vendors, business partners, and senior leadership.• Achieved an average monthly sales gain of 8% to plan throughout the length of tenure.• Achieved an average monthly sales gain of 11% year-over-year throughout the length of tenure.• Consistently maintained top 10% sales results district-wide and top 25% regionally. • Human Resources duties included: recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and continuously managing, coaching, and training a sales staff of 2-5 associates; abiding by federal and state regulations, rules, and policies regarding labor laws; accessibility; confidentiality; staff scheduling; monitoring and processing payroll budgets; evaluating employees and writing performance reviews and action plans for improvement; resolving customer and personnel issues and dilemmas; and decision-making. Show less

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  BittWare, Inc.

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2014

  Inside Sales Support

  • Participated in collaborative marketing brainstorming to contribute to an overall territory sales gain of 15% in 2013, increasing both revenue and profitability.• Managed a multi-million dollar international sales effort under the direction of senior leadership through distributor partnerships and direct customer relationships.• Managed accounts in designated sales territories.• Assisted in event and tradeshow coordination.• Provided sales support and contributed to maintaining the company’s CRM system.• Developed, wrote, and designed an online tutorial which was used for sales training purposes. Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Jun 2012 - now

  Freelance Editor and Copywriter, Award-winning Author

  • Freelance proofreader/copyeditor and copywriter.• Award-winning and international bestselling author.• Freelance fiction editor and consultant.

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  Terex Corporation

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2017

  Technical Writer

  • Managed the end-to-end technical documentation process, from research to publishing, for product manuals, training guides, and newsletters.• Utilized Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word to create and edit technical documentation, ensuring clear and concise content.• Upgraded all product manuals by converting them from Microsoft Word to Adobe InDesign. • Implemented a manual review process to enhance documentation quality, incorporating feedback from internal and external sources.

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  Holden Engineering & Surveying, Inc.

  Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Proposal Writer

  • Managed the proposal process from research to submission, utilizing technical and creative writing skills for winning sales proposals.• Led the redesign of engineering proposals, transitioning from Microsoft Word to Adobe InDesign for a competitive edge.

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  GYK Antler

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2023

  • Managed the editorial department at a high-pressure advertising agency—reviewed, and approved thousands of assets annually for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to AP Style and brand-specific guides.• Wrote copy and strategized concepts for diverse clients across various mediums, including digital, print, TV, and radio.• Developed and executed content strategies and managed clients' content calendars.• Mentored junior proofreaders/editors and copywriters, providing creative direction and client-facing copy approval.• Maintained, updated, and deployed new content in clients' CMSs. Show less

  • Copy Editor & Writer

    Jul 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Proofreader

    Jul 2018 - Jul 2020
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  Bixal

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2025

  Writer/Editor

  • Provided editorial leadership for federal government agencies, ensuring adherence AP Style, unique style guides, and The Chicago Manual of Style.• Supported federal agencies with technical writing, copywriting, content strategy and development, content writing, copyediting, technical editing, and proofreading for complex topics, maintaining readability across audiences.• As an editor and contributing writer, helped develop proposals to acquire millions of dollars in new business.