Writing with purpose

 

Professional Bios

Nokes will create a concise, professional biography to put your best face forward. He works with lawyers, accountants, Realtors, business executives and others to create the right profile for the occasion — helping each individual’s talents shine through. Each bio can be tailored to solicit new business, look for a new job or to place on social media sites, such as LinkedIn.

“Thank you for revamping my resume into a MUCH more professional document. I’m sure it helped to get me an interview and land my current job.”
—  Sam Soloman, Oregon City

 

Press Releases

Editors have no time for poorly written news releases. Deston Nokes has nearly three decades of experience drafting press announcements that pass editorial muster. To put your message in the best possible light, you need someone who understands what news editors want.

He has drafted press releases for the Western Electricity Coordinating Council, Lindsay Hart law firm, Rocky Mountain Power’s Blue Sky renewable power program, and for CityPASS travel company, among others. Take a look at Nokes’ Public Relations page for more information.

 

Annual Reports

Nokes will tell your organization’s story with vision and pride. From interviewing and profiling executives, to feature articles about employee triumphs and community involvement, Nokes will craft a publication that spotlights your company’s progress. Further, he assembles the right design team and printers and to provide professional polish to your publication.

 

 

Brochures & Marketing Collateral

Brochures and handouts should spur prospects to respond, not fling them into the recycling bin. Nokes has written and refreshed marketing copy for banks, law firms, trucking companies, utilities and travel companies. Nokes also has crafted effective fundraising letters for nonprofits, including the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter, Fish Emergency Service and the Beaverton Education Foundation.

 

Editing

Let Nokes give your copy more purpose and punch. From simple proofreading to full rewrites, he will ensure that your words reflect your voice and help you achieve your organization’s communications goals. He has a wealth of experience editing internal and external publications, magazine articles, PowerPoint presentations, whitepapers, resumes and websites.

 

Magazines & Newsletters

Resuscitate your external and internal newsletters with articles that convey your organization’s success and personality. Nokes currently serves as the copy editor for WE Magazine for the Western Energy Institute, and has produced newsletters for PEAK Reliability, NW Natural, PacifiCorp and others. Recently, he has written guest columns on environmental issues for Sustainable Industries Journal, Electric Energy Magazine and other trade publications.

In addition, he has written and edited newsletters for the Bonneville Power Administration, Oregon Children’s Foundation’s SMART reading program, and Oregon Health & Science University’s OUTLOOK.

 

Internal Communications

Nokes has decades of experience managing and writing employee newsletters, safety and health campaigns, and rallying employees for community projects.