Freelance Writing
"Jon is a great listener and pays attention to the details. When he writes, he not only conveys the message clearly, he captures the essence of our discussion. His editing skills are top notch, and he is personable and easy to work with. I would highly recommend Jon to anyone seeking a writer with great interviewing skills and a strong command of the English language." Travis Rigby, PosterGarden
Experience
Jon Bell Ink. When words simply cannot fail.
503-290-4282
Professional
Freelance writer, 1/99-present
Copywriter, PosterGarden.com, 5/07-3/09
Editor pro tem, Portland Physician Scribe, 7/06-9/06
Business writer, Portland Tribune, 7/04-7/05
Reporter, asst. editor, photographer, Canby Herald, 9/00-7/04
Awards
Oregon Education Association
2004 News Media Award for Educational Coverage
Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
2004 — First Place, Best Local Column
2003 — First Place, Best Feature Photo; Third Place, Best Local Column; Third Place, Best Educational Coverage
2002 — First Place, Best Headline Writing; Second Place, Best Feature Story: Personality
Education
Bachelor of Arts in History, with honors, 1996, Michigan State University
Classes in writing and photography, continuous, Portland Community College, etc. . .
