HOLLY TAPPEN, Writer

MARKETING

• Copywriting for websites, blog, marketing, bios, artist statements, articles, Dow Art Gallery and Picture Framing, MN 2018 – present

• WARM nonprofit organization, board officer, MN, 2017 – 2021

• Copywriting and advertising, HollyTappen.com, MN, 2001 - present

• Grant writing, VSAart organization, Jerome Foundation, MN, 2003

• Content and copywriting for The California Building Artists, MN, present

• Published articles from the Maryland Renaissance Festival in “Connections,” local paper, MD, 1999

TECHNICAL WRITING

• Airline Computer Training Manual, SABRE, Career Training Institute, NYC, 1989

• Employee Manuals, Boardwalk Beach Resort and Convention Center, FL; Sales Manuals and Employee Training Manuals, Metalmorphosis, FL, 1996-2001

• Archeological Transliteration, “Stem and Disc; Ancient Chariots Discovered in Caucasus Mountains of Georgia,” 5 articles rewritten for publication in English scientific journals, 2017

SPEECHES AND SCRIPTS

• Keynote Speech, “Time and the River,” NOW Organization, 1999

• Four plays produced on stage in Atlanta and on tour

CREATIVE

• Published stories in “American Writers Review,” literary journal, San Fedele Press, editions in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

• Published stories in “Jewels of San Fedele,” 2017

• Two novels and one memoir, four produced plays, numerous articles, stories, content for websites and digital marketing, biographies

RELEVANT EDUCATION

• Emory University, BA in philosophy, pre-law, minor in English

• James Jones Writers Workshops, via Kaylie Jones Books, IT, IN, MA, CA 2016-2020