Praise
“Mike is not simply defined by his excellent writing, but his way of realizing a vision. We’ve worked closely on a number of projects, and each time he has produced a story that is fresh, interesting, and uniquely targeted at our public relations goals. He has an uncanny ability to find what makes a story special and create a sense of humanity in 500 words or less.
Mike’s communication, planning, and project management allow me to keep hand-holding or editing to minimum.
Mike is simply a great listener, very intuitive, and adept at aligning with marketing goals.”
Loren Guerriero
Community Outreach Coordinator
Mercy Corps NW
“Mike was very prompt when we needed a large project done quickly. Because he did a good job asking questions throughout the project, we knew what we could expect early on. That’s a very smart way to manage expectations, and ensure a quality product.
I will certainly bring up Mike’s name in the future.”
Monica Santi
Senior Marketing Consultant
Pivot Group
“For me, the hardest part about writing is coming up with original ideas and not getting bogged down in technical details. After just one conversation, Mike provided creative options and then had no problem adapting my feedback into the final, engaging draft.
He took the project –and stress- off my hands and delivered a crisp, professional product as quickly as possible. I might still be working on it if I hadn’t brought Mike in.
What a great experience. Thanks, Mike!”
Mike Andreyuk
Owner
Recraft Home Remodeling
“While working with Mike on my website and brochure, my main concern was that he would be able to pick up on my personality and culture, and somehow bring them alive in writing. Mike wrote like he really was at home in the Manor, picking up all the small details from our conversations and emails. His talent and professionalism exceeded my expectations, and it was a true pleasure working with him.”
Jane Coombes
Owner
Magnolia Manor
“I’ve now hired Mike on three separate occasions and each time he’s epitomized how I’d like every relationship of this kind to unfold. I will continue to work with Mike far into the future and support his work at the highest level! He brings a level of creativity and freshness to his work, and is ‘teaching’ me in the process – a bonus!
Mike, thanks again for making it so easy, fun, yet professional working with you!”
Darcy Winslow
Founder
Designs for a Sustainable World Consulting
“It was such a relief to have Mike take a project off my hands. First, he was so easy to work with. I sent him previous drafts & ideas, a pile of information, and we had a couple of conversations — that’s all it took. The result was a piece that met the need for an upcoming event, has a shelf-life for future use, delivered on time.
Mike brought both clarity & creativity to something that had me stumped. I am happy to recommend Mike and will look forward to working with him in the future.”
Anne McCallister
Founder
Inside the Box Organizing
“I’ve been pleased with your work. I struggled [while reviewing] the secondary research section of the report you wrote for us. I felt like it didn’t flow well from study to study. So I spent an hour or two trying to figure out a different order for the articles… and you know what? I couldn’t. I think we have an eclectic collection of studies and your organization/ordering was the best we could expect.
I was happy with the rest of the report, too.”
Mark Fordice
Principal
Pivot Group
“We are so proud of the work, and share the accolades with you, Mike. Thanks SO much for your assistance in getting us to this final and celebratory moment. We appreciate sharing the weight and having you on the team!”
André Furin, MBA in Sustainable Business
Partner
TriLibrium CPAs
“Mike was very helpful in working my original message into smoother, more understandable language. His ability to grasp the main points and translate them into clear prose was very beneficial to me, and to my audience.”
Taylor Watkins
President
Watkins and Associates
“I hired Michael with a looming deadline to produce a multitude of short articles covering several different industries. I was pleasantly surprised when I received the articles prior to deadline and I didn’t have any major edit requests. His writing was insightful, spot on, and within specified parameters. I will definitely work with Michael in the future and recommend him to others.”
Cory Roletto
President
TouchPoint Newsletters
“Mike completed a faculty profile project with me for the Willamette University MBA program. The project involved organizing, interviewing and writing about eleven different members of the Willamette MBA faculty. Throughout the process, Mike demonstrated professionalism, creativity and skill.
Timely, responsive and detail-oriented are all words I would use to describe Mike’s work. Not only did Mike acquire information for each person interviewed, his written descriptions and biographies capture each person’s personality and unique style. That’s the mark of a good interviewer and writer – no easy task.”
Russell Yost
Director of Marketing
Atkinson Graduate School of Management Willamette University
“Mike was instrumental in assisting the AMA Oregon Chapter with our 2008-2009 annual report. As the AMA Oregon Chapter President, I recruited Mike to assist with copywriting, but quickly realized I needed his project management skills as well. I was impressed immediately with Mike’s ability to jump in and get the project moving with little direction from me. He helped our team define our unified voice and discover the most effective ways to format and present our final product. Thanks to his efforts we had a final draft one month ahead of schedule. None of this would have been possible without him.”
Chylon Pappas
Senior Marketing Specialist, First Tech Credit Union
Past President -American Marketing Association: Oregon Chapter
“Mike’s professionalism, clarity and talent in words is phenomenal. I was stalled for over a year on writing my text for my website and with his expertise and intuition we had it done in weeks. He has the ability to say exactly what you want to convey in the most powerful, direct and succinct way. He was easy to work with and I am more than pleased with the final product. I highly recommend without a doubt his services for any industry.”
Wendy Hupperich
Life Coach
Accomplishment Coaching
“As member of the Bridges Green Business Networking group, Mike offered to edit everyone’s bio. I took Mike up on his offer and the result was amazing. I constantly tweak my bio to make it more “user-friendly”, but it took Mike seemingly a few strokes of a pen to retool technical and jargony language into a highly readable and much more personal, understandable and engaging piece. Now I’m hoping Mike can help me edit all of my marketing copy for consistency with the bio!
I highly recommend Mike for your copywriting and editing, particularly if you want your marketing copy to sound less corporate and more human.”
Peter Korchnak
Semiosis Communications
Portland Bottom Line
GoodBookery
“I worked with Mike on the task of re-polishing how I describe my business to others. I thought what I currently used was good; Mike turned my good into great. Mike provided the proof that how I convey what I do is really more than words. Mike created a concise and impactful statement that had me shaking my head in agreement all the way through. Mike is first on my list for all writing projects. Without a doubt would I recommend his services as his gift is the ability to have you and your audience shaking your head yes.”
Mark Strauss
Insurance Advisor
Leonard Adams Insurance, Inc.
“Mike improved one of our marketing communications and worked his magic with a rewrite. The improved version was snappier, more inviting and a vast improvement. He is a consummate professional, easy to work with and does outstanding work. I am a good writer but Mike’s service saves us time and allows us to focus on our core strengths helping us be of better service to our clients and in the end, more profitable.”
Brian Setzler, CPA
Co-founder
TriLibrium
“I really appreciate Mike’s work on this project and I look forward to working on the next one with him.”
Larry Kaplowitz
Co-owner
Luna and Larry’s Coconut Bliss
“Any company would be lucky to have you helping them with their communications. You set the bar really high for our future projects.”
Sarah Smith
Outreach and Development Coordinator
Catholic Community Services of Lane County
“Mike was a huge help in the proposal I was writing. He was able to easily grasp the big picture of the project, and narrow it into a more concise and accurate description. He offered excellent feedback that eventually led to more clarity in the final draft. He saved me hours of time, and created a more powerful proposal.”
Craig Smith
Recreation Services Director
City of Eugene Recreation Services
“I am very pleased with the work done by Mike on the writing and administrative side of the website’s development. I would recommend him.”
George Doorly
President
Pacific Code and Label
“Mike was a pleasure to work with! He listened and recognized what we wanted and needed to promote our product. He was very proactive ensuring our project was completed in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the professional quality of our finished product.”
Laurie King
Office Manager
King Medical Supply
“I would highly recommend Mike’s services without reservation.
Mike’s questions were specific, to the point and showed he was not only listening but trying his best to understand what our services offered and who our audience is so that he could best prepare the copy. He offered multiple drafts for my review written from different perspectives, and encouraged my feedback on each draft. He persevered to make sure I was satisfied with the outcomes.
His ability to offer Spanish translation is key in reaching the families in our community.”
Roger Bailey
Program Supervisor
City of Eugene Outdoor Program
“I really like what you’ve done. I’m very impressed with your ability.
Thank You! I can totally recommend your services and I will.”
Brett Hamilton
President
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