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Dennis SmithLet Me Help You Say What You Need To Say - Effectively? Writing & Editing - Online, CopyWriting, Business Plans
Skills & ExpertiseCopywritingSocial Media MarketingEditingWritingOnline MarketingBusiness Plan FormulationBusiness Plan EvaluationContent DevelopmentContent ManagementNew Business DevelopmentPanama BusinessStart-upsSocial NetworkingEmail MarketingWeb ContentSmall BusinessSEO copywritingNewslettersCorporate CommunicationsCreative WritingSEMMarketing StrategyTeachingBloggingMarketing CommunicationsSEOBusiness PlanningCorporate ManagementCorporate DevelopmentSocial MediaInternational BusinessCopy EditingInbound MarketingOnline AdvertisingManagementBusiness DevelopmentPanamaLatin AmericaPress ReleasesProofreadingMarketing
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Corporate BrandingEntrepreneurshipWeb MarketingContent StrategyPublic SpeakingPublishingFacebookPublic RelationsBusiness Strategy
SummaryI am here to help you say what your really want to say.
How?
•Copywriting, Writing & Editing
•Online Content Creation & Management
•Panama & Business in Panama
•Business Plans & Development for Small Business & Startups
•Social Media & Inbound Internet Marketing
•Linkedin & Linkedin Profiles
Creator & Owner - BOOM Panama group on Linkedin
This group is established as the source for information on all aspects of Panama for expats and residents. Come
join us.
Inbound Marketing & Content Creation
Developing, managing and implementing marketing and content creation (including copywriting) programs for
online stores, company blogs, newsletters and more. Part of the services are Social Media Marketing
campaigns, including Linkedin, Twitter, Google+ and Facebook. Copywriting &
Content Creation and Management
20+ years experience as a professional content manager, writer, copy writer and editor and blogger - including
online, published media, business docs and contracts. I am skilled in Social Media Marketing & SEO
requirements as well.
BizPlan+ Business Plans & Business Planning
I offer help for initial business development - from creating an industry acceptable business plan through
funding, ramp up & launch.
The corporate world
I have worked in multilingual, media business development and management since 1991. Positions include
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Director, President and Chief Operating Officer for a million+ real estate development company, co-founder of
a funded, international translation firm, and in Japan, I was the project-launch director for the first interactive,
Internet network in Japan, an initiative sponsored by the Japanese government.
In the publishing field
I have served as the Managing Editor of 2 international papers. In Japan, I was the Chief Editor and Project
Coordinator for Time-Life Japan (Time T.I., educational division). I have written books, articles, websites, TV
programs, and more.
I also have pilot and diver licenses and am a BB in Taekwando.
ExperienceBusiness Plans & Business Development Consulting at Biz Plans+October 2011 - Present (2 years)
I offer help for initial business development - from creating an industry acceptable business plan through
funding, ramp up & launch. I am also a copywriter and a content creation & management specialist.
1 recommendation available upon request
Inbound Marketing, Content Manager & Copywriting at Online BusinessJanuary 2010 - Present (3 years 9 months)
Developing, managing and implementing marketing and content creation programs for an online store, a
company blog & Social Media Marketing campaigns,including Linkedin, Twitter, Google+ and Facebook.
1 recommendation available upon request
Owner & President at DennisDeanSmith (writing & editorial services)December 2007 - Present (5 years 10 months)
My private company that can provide writing, copywriting, editing, Content Development, Inbound
Marketing and Business Planning & Development services. (See other jobs below.)
Business Planning & Business Plans at Panama BusinessApril 1998 - Present (15 years 6 months)
Introduce & develop Panama and Panama business strategies for foreign based companies that want to invest
in Panama. Services include business plans, business development, online content creation, copywriting and
marketing.
Travel & Tourism Copywriter, Writer & Editor at Dennis SmithJanuary 1990 - Present (23 years 9 months)
I have over 20 years experience as a professional content manager, writer, copy writer, editor and blogger -
including online, published media, business docs and contracts. I am skilled in content management, Social
Media Marketing & SEO requirements as well. Let me help you get your message across?
5 recommendations available upon request
Website Copywriter at Vista Group - Panama
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June 2013 - July 2013 (2 months)
Wrote website content for a consultancy that promotes special projects in Panama.
Staff Writer & Contributing Editor at PanamaSimple.comFebruary 2013 - May 2013 (4 months)
Write promotional and informational articles about Panama and Central America.
Contributing Editor & Copywriter, Panama at The Bulletin/El BoletinDecember 2012 - May 2013 (6 months)
Panama's newspaper for information for international shipowners featuring Panama as a LATAM logistics
center, insider knowledge about the Panama Canal the Colon Free Zone, and relevant news for shipowners
throughout the region
Project Writer & Copywriter at Arosemena, Noriega & ContrerasFebruary 2013 - March 2013 (2 months)
Write online copy for one of Panama's oldest and largest legal firms.
Online Content Provider at Panama Escape ArtistJune 2012 - March 2013 (10 months)
Provide researched articles that confirm to Copyscape and Creative Content Licensing, for newsletters, blog,
special reports, auto responders and more. Staff Writer & Contributing Editor.
Business Plan Writer & Editor at Banner Real Estate PanamaMay 2012 - July 2012 (3 months)
Writing, editing and developing a business plan for a company in Panama..
Business Plan Writer & Editor at Kings CounselApril 2012 - July 2012 (4 months)
Business Plan Writer & Editor
Content Creation Manager & Copywriter at 300 WatchesDecember 2011 - April 2012 (5 months)
Managed a team of 6 people to do daily posts, research and overall content strategy.
Director, Content Creation Manager, Copywriter at PTWYLIE.comJanuary 2008 - January 2012 (4 years 1 month)
Create, write, edit and manage all content for Inbound Marketing clients, which I am certified from HubSpot's
university to do.
2 recommendations available upon request
Business Plan Writing & Editing at Life Vessal NYCJune 2011 - August 2011 (3 months)
Consultant, format planner and editor
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Business Plan Writing & Editing at IAEEApril 2011 - July 2011 (4 months)
Consultant, planner & editor
Copywriter, Writer & Editor at Mind AundanceJanuary 2011 - July 2011 (7 months)
Coywriting for a series of 8 internet landing pages.
Professor at Panama Oxford School2009 - 2010 (1 year)
Taught Business, ESL & Thinking Skills to Panama students grades 9-12.
Co Founder & Director at iSpeakApril 1996 - April 2006 (10 years 1 month)
Founding partner for a Panama-based, online translation service specializing in English to Spanish and
Brazilian Portuguese
Director & President at SCLDJanuary 2002 - December 2004 (3 years)
Director & President of a multimillion dollar real estate development company in Panama.
Managing Editor - Writer at Panama Investor's MonthlyJanuary 1998 - January 1999 (1 year 1 month)
The first monthly Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) publication in Panama.
TV Director & Writer at NHK TelevisionFebruary 1990 - September 1995 (5 years 8 months)
Writer & Director for 300+ TV programs for Japan's largest and oldest TV network.
Chief Editor and Program Director at Time-Life EducationalJanuary 1993 - February 1994 (1 year 2 months)
Coordinated educational content development and implementation between the administrative, educational
and sales departments.
ProjectsWebsite Content Creation and WritingJanuary 2013 to Present
Members:Dennis Smith
Website Content Creation and Writing
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Honors and AwardsInbound Marketing Certified ProfessionalInbound Marketing University - HubSpot
February 2012
Inbound Marketing University awards the Inbound Marketing Certification to Dennis Smith as part of its
comprehensive Internet marketing training program.
This certification acknowledges Smith’s proficiency in inbound marketing principles and best practices.
These principles include: content management, blogging, search engine optimization, social media, lead
conversion, lead nurturing and closed-loop analysis.
Multimedia Gran Prix AwardJapanese Government
We won this for organizing and launching the fire net-based Internet network in Japan.
OrganizationsHarvard Business Review Advisory CouncilMember
Kings CounselAffiliate-Mentor
IMU Inbound Marketing Certified ProfessionalInbound Marketing Degree
EducationAmerican Institute of BusinessBS, Business Administration and Management, General, 1979 - 1981Activities and Societies: Phi Kappi Phi
Iowa State UniversityBS - Physics and Business, 1977 - 1978
Marion High SchoolGeneral, General, 1974 - 1977Grade: 3.90Activities and Societies: Football, speach
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LanguagesEnglish (Native or bilingual proficiency)Spanish (Professional working proficiency)
InterestsContent Creation & Management, Copywriter, Panama, Business Plan Writing, Inbound Marketing, Writer,
Editor, Linkedin Profile Optimization
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Dennis SmithLet Me Help You Say What You Need To Say - Effectively? Writing & Editing - Online, CopyWriting, Business Plans
9 people have recommended Dennis
"Dennis is completeing for us a new business plan involving a completely new business endeavor of a large
land holding Foundation. Though complicated, Dennis is reducing the concept into an understandable
business plan in plain English. This valuable contribution to the project, and most important to us, an accurate
picture of a high profit potential effort, is what Dennis has best communicated."
— Grayson Banner Lange, was Dennis's client
"I have been in business at 300watches.com for 10 years. I decided to take my company to the next level and
hired Dennis to develop and manage my business development, blog, marketing and more. We are still
together and he continues to be a valuable asset. Thanks Dennis!"
— Ilya Kushnirskiy, was Dennis's client
"Dennis was called upon to "fix" our Internet strategy by providing more relevant and better written content
for our Search Engine Optimization effort. Not only Dennis is an excellent writer, but he can also write sales
copy that gets sales! This is a crucial skill for Affiliate/Internet Marketers and Network Marketing companies
who provide lead capture pages templates to their members. I have worked with Dennis both remotely and
face to face, and he has always been very pleasant to work with. I recommend him and I also plan to work
with him again in the future."
— J. Christian Martin Desharnais, was Dennis's client
"Maybe I'm just getting picky in my older years, however, having read hundreds of business plans and
prospectuses over the years, I can tell you that if it's not well written, it doesn't get read (at least not by me). I
cannot stress enough the importance of the written word in regard to your ability to communicate. May I also
suggest that if it's not your genius, it's not your job. And therefore if what you're writing lately isn't working,
and you're humble enough to admit you may need help, please do yourself a favor by making in investment in
your peace of mind and begin working with a man like Dennis. Writing is Dennis' genius. Leave it in good
hands ... and go do your job."
— Dale Collier, was Dennis's client
"Dennis is an amazing "serial entrepreneur", networker, communicator, adviser and coach. His drive and
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passion to enable small business have become a catalyst for local economic development across the region(s)
he serves, currently in Panama. Dennis does not talk a good game, but is "walking the walk" in everything he
does. His energy level and optimism is infectious and I look forward to the next opportunity to work with him
again."
— Mark E. Lacasse, Chief Operating Officer, Kings Counsel, worked with Dennis at Dennis Smith
"Dennis is one of those professionals you want to surround yourself with. His clear and immaculate attention
to detail, and attention to the full and comprehensive knowledge base, ensures he knows everything he can
about what he is working on before even attempting to discuss it with others. I was privileged to be able to
work with him in Panama when it was in the middle of a huge expansion and got to see him at his very best. I
highly recommend anyone to utilize his experience and resources if you are given the opportunity."
— Duane Lee, Chairman, Top Notch International SA, was with another company when working withDennis at Dennis Smith
"Dennis is and will always be a writer. His past, present and future is deeply embedded in the art of writing.
He has had experience in just about every form of writing from editing, copywriting, screenplays, education
manuals and for multimedia. He is as passionate about his craft as anyone one person could be. With his
passion, dedication to detail, his project management skills makes Dennis a commodity in his field."
— Paul Wylie, Owner, PTWYLIE, was with another company when working with Dennis at Dennis Smith
"Dennis is a master marketer and his position at PIMM speaks highly about his capabilities. I highly
recommend you connect with Dennis, especially if you are looking to market to international buyers from one
of the most central places on earth, Panama. Much Success!"
— Marvin Corea*[email protected]* BurnedIt.com, Hotel CharmerConsultant, PanamaHotelInvestment.com, was with another company when working with Dennis at PanamaInternational Merchandise Mart
"I haven't actually worked with Dennis, but I have had some great interactions with him. He is a participant
and member of my groups and I have seen his Panama package as well as talked to him over the phone.
Dennis is informative, fun, knowledgable and seems to have his finger on the pulse of what is up in Panama"
— JW Najarian #, Founder, CREPIG, was with another company when working with Dennis at PanamaInternational Merchandise Mart
Contact Dennis on LinkedIn
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