Barry Briskman

Hi: I'm Barry Briskman, an SEO content writer and copywriter

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Since retiring from active business in late 1992, I have been handling freelance writing projects for clients worldwide. Over time, I have pared down my client list to a few select people who provide me with a continual flow of diverse assignments. I am always looking for new long-term associations.

Account Supervisor & Copywriter at The Michelson Company

March 1990 - September 1992

Responsible for account supervision on Toshiba America Electronic Components; Teledyne Relays; 3D Systems and other agency high-technology accounts. I also performed heavy copywriting assignments for ads, PR & publicity, collateral materials and marketing communications plans. Retired: September 1992 when company ceased operations.

President at Phoenix Operation, Inc

December 1984 - February 1990

MarCom Consultants Directed marketing and marketing communications activities for Fortune 500 companies such as Motorola Semiconductor; Fairchild Data Products; Honeywell, Inc; Edge Computer; Hewlett-Packard and others. Heavy strategic planning, program development, copywriting and publicity activities.

Account Supervisor at Foote, Cone & Belding, Inc

August 1982 - December 1984

Led account management team on National Semiconductor/National Advanced Systems $8-million annual advertising account. Also had heavy copywriting responsibilities. This represented my return to the agency that formerly employed me at

Account Director/Copywriter at Reiser, Williams

January 1982 - July 1982

Led account team on National Semiconductor/National Advanced Systems account until client elected to terminate the agency but requested that I remain and take the account to another larger firm. FCB (above) was selected.

Account Supervisor/Copywriter at Bozell & Jacobs

December 1981 - January 1982

Full-service account management and copywriting for clients including AMI, West Bend and others. Transferred here from B&J's Phoenix office after it was purchased from FCB.

Account Director/ Copywriter at Bozell & Jacobs/J&T-Phoenix, AZ

December 1979 - December 1981

Managed all agency high-technology accounts including Capex Corporation, ITT-Courier, Evans-Rotork, Inc, and others. Heavy copywriting for ads, publicity and collateral materials.

Account Director/ Director at FCB/J&T

December 1979 - December 1981

Managed all agency high-technology accounts including Capex Corporation, ITT-Courier, Evans-Rotork, Inc, and others. Heavy copywriting for ads, publicity and collateral materials.

Manager & Account Director at TEC/COM Div. Fischbein Advertising

January 1976 - November 1979

Developed and serviced $2.9 million in annual new client accounts in the high technology sector. Extensive copywriting for ads,brochures and publicity materials.

Webmaster at Writerpro1.com

July 2007

I perform all kinds of copywriting and website optimization for worldwide clients. Also editing, proofreading and consulting activities as required. I also write freelance investigative reports about Internet scams.

Columbia University

1958 – 1960

MBA

Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn

1954 – 1958

BSEE

Concentration: advertising, marketing and business

Computers, Recreational Gold Prospecting, Photography, Fishing