Diana Schneidman 
(formerly Diana Cohen Harris) 
Chicago (Bolingbrook), IL 
800.660.1874 
Diana@DianaWrites.com

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Diana Schneidman, clu, cpcu, cmfc

Marketing, writing, research

  • Complete diverse writing and editing assignments for insurance, business, education and résumé clients.

  • Coach freelancers and consultants on how to start getting clients.

  • Created roster of over 100 clients, including major corporations and associations, through comprehensive marketing program and website

  • Organized formal competitive intelligence program for large engineering-consulting firm. Negotiated selection of key competitors and established ongoing process.


Financial Writer, Calamos Asset Management, Inc., Naperville, IL

Financial writing and project management for rapidly growing investment management firm. Worked with executive, legal, research, and accounting departments to meet strict regulatory standards.


Financial Writer, Caterpillar Investment Management Ltd., Peoria, IL

Wrote and managed marketing projects for investment subsidiary of Fortune 50 company.


Market Research & Planning, Nationwide Insurance Companies, Columbus, OH

Conducted secondary research and participated in primary research administration. Established departmental library of information resources.


Assistant to the State Librarian and Markets Development Associate, The State Library of Ohio, Columbus, OH


Education:

Dominican University, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, River Forest, IL, “Knowledge Management”

Kent State University, Kent, OH, MLS, Master of Library Science

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, B.S., English and French Education


Chartered Mutual Funds Counselor (CMFC); Chartered Property / Casualty Underwriter (CPCU); Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU); Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW)


Member:

Independent Writers of Chicago (IWOC); Chicago Women in Publishing (CWIP); Toastmasters, Riverwalk Chapter, Naperville IL, Vice President of Membership; Professional Association of Résumé Writers (PARW)


Online Presence:

http://www.DianaWrites.com (freelance writing and research)

http://www.StandUp8Times.com (how to start freelancing and consulting)

http://www.StandUp8Times.com/blog (blog)

http://www.StartFreelancingandConsulting.com (sales page for ebook I wrote)

Twitter: http://twitter.com/DianaSchneidman

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianaschneidman

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1212729542