(519) 432-5089 

(519) 432-1872

188 John Street

London

ON

N6A 1P1

Benedict Creative Communications

info@bcreative.ca

www.bcreative.ca

Business and Industry, Gay and Lesbian Issues, Culture and Cultural Institutions, Politics, Communications and Media, Non-Profit Organizations, Art, Environment

Art Reviews, Event Organization, Report Writing, Media Relations, Technical Writing/Editing, Public Relations/Publicity, Feature Writing, Corporate Communications

Scene Magazine, London Free Press, Outlooks , AbOUT Magazine, The Londoner, Lake Erie Lifestyle Magazine, ID Magazine, Q Magazine, ArtScape Magazine, TRENZ Magazine, Sarnia Trends Magazine

Ben Benedict, President of Benedict Creative Communications, is a respected professional writer and journalist with over 1,000 publishing credits on arts, heritage and culture with reviews, editorials, blogs, and articles on the environment, business, health, education, science and community interest beginning in 1993 and is noted for his exceptional and personal approach to interviewing. Benedict Creative Communications’ creates value added writing and public relations solutions that assist in the achievement of your business objective through clearly focused written communications and outreach strategies. Past clients include business professionals, sporting organizations, cultural groups, nonprofit organizations and Members of Parliament. Benedict Creative Communications works with a variety of qualified professional graphic designers, web developers, printers, other professionals and associations to ensure you have a good fit for your campaign and a great value for your investment. Benedict Creative Communications can give your publication, presentation, or project well written documents and articles that are accurate and flow well when read. We take your needs seriously with in depth research and time invested interviews to deliver a comprehensive and accurate document that meets your organizational needs.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ·Respected freelance journalist with over 1,000 publishing credits on arts, heritage and culture with reviews, editorials, blogs, and articles on the environment, business, health, education, science and community interest beginning in 1993 including: ID Magazine, Guelph; Trends Magazine, Sarnia; Fringe Festival Reviewer, London; London Free Press, London; Trenz Magazine, London; Scene Magazine, London; AbOUT Magazine, Toronto, ON and Buffalo, NY; Erie Lifestyle Magazine, Erie, PA; Q Magazine, London; ArtScape Magazine, London; Outlooks Magazine, Calgary with over 600 distribution point nationally; and The Londoner, London with a weekly distribution of 108,000 copies; Lake Erie Lifestyle Magazine, Erie, PA. ·Increased London’s community newspaper, The Londoner’s readership from 50 to over 90 per cent based on integral, honest and critical reporting; received 178 letters of gratitude for my insightful writing over 190 issues ·Founded Benedict Creative Communications in 2005 in support of my writing and public relations efforts ·Cofounder of Pride London Festival in 2002 and recognized in 2008 as a significant community cultural event by the City of London ·Nominated Academy of Learning “Franchisee of the Year in 1998” for my vision in creating 100 per cent growth annually under my leadership making the Sarnia franchise one of the fastest growing nationally, and for my communication skills and overall contribution to the franchise organization nationally ·Proposal writing resulted in being successfully awarded highest dollar amount of any service provider ever within Lambton County from Human Resources Canada in 1997 for Academy of Learning, Sarnia ·Research into foundation development and endowment funding for cultural groups within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent; The final report recommended a funding structure, community development requirements and solutions to accomplishing the desired outcome of the project ·Committee member for Western’s John Labatt Visual Arts Building & the Gallery Lambton Site Selection ·Received a five minute standing ovation from my peers during my final University of Western Ontario University Students’ Council meeting for my uncompromising and unbiased service to students

To whom it may concern, This letter is in regards to Mr. Ben Benedict. I have been an acquaintance of Mr. Benedict on a business level for the better part of two years. Most of Ben’s work consists of creating articles, which get published within TRENZ Magazine. The feedback, which I have received from his articles, has been a very positive one. Many readers have informed me that they read my publication for Ben’s articles. I have many strong contributors on my team but I find Mr. Benedict to be one of the best because of his ability to come up with interesting articles, which capture people’s attention. In order for any structured organization to succeed key team players are needed and Ben fit into our team exceedingly well. My Editor in Chief enjoys editing Mr. Benedict’s articles because they usually have very little errors and his style of writing fits nicely into what we like to see. If I ever need ideas for articles Mr. Benedict seems to generate a solution quickly and effectively. I find Ben to be an honest and straightforward person. His no nonsense approach makes him a delight to work with and his good nature only brings about positive attitudes and healthy working environments. I would recommend Ben Benedict to any person considering hiring him for employment. He is a fine individual, one who may be trusted and a person whom I would stand behind in any of his endeavours. Sincerely, Robin C. Wilkinson President, EXCEL Promotions Group

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