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DAWN VINSON

Wordsmith | Project Manager

A Reputation for Excellence

Dawn Vinson helps organizations, small businesses, and individuals tell their stories effectively and elegantly. She has extensive experience in marketing, communications, project management, and database management. Her professional career includes tenure at FedEx, Medtronic Sofamor Danek, and the Downtown Memphis Commission, where she produced a variety of special events from annual meetings to concerts to Memphis' first Bike to Work Day celebration. Her professionalism and meticulous attention to detail have earned her a reputation for high-quality, dependable service.

Your Words - Better

Website, blog, and social media content. Newsletters. Press releases. Op-eds. Brand messaging and talking points. Annual reports. Cover letters and bios. Story-telling of all kinds. Dawn uses her enthusiasm for language to provide comprehensive writing, editing, and copyediting services to a diverse clientele. Her careful approach to information-gathering and composition ensures that a consistent, authentic client ethos and voice are conveyed throughout each project.

Reliable from Start to Finish

Dawn applies her well-honed planning and organizational skills to projects of all types, sizes, and durations. Whether producing an event or providing administrative support for a board of directors, she keeps everything running smoothly for a worry-free client experience.

Selected Clients and Projects

Beale Street Tourism Development Authority, Memphis, Tennessee, administrative support, project management, 2015 - 2017

BLDG Memphis 2024-27 Strategic Plan, Memphis, Tennessee, plan development, writing/editing, project management, 2023

Downtown Memphis Commission, Memphis, Tennessee
Global College Pipeline, Memphis, Tennessee, communications, proposals, marketing content development, business development support, 2015 - 2017; 2021

Future Global Enterprises, New Orleans, Louisiana, website content development, 2016

Innovate Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, Transit Stories: interviewing, storytelling, 2021 - 2022

Math Made Simple, Bartlett, Tennessee, communications, proposals, 2017 - 2019; 2021

Oasis Lily Ministries, Memphis, Tennessee, proposals, grant-writing, 2017 - 2018

Overton Park Conservancy, Memphis, Tennessee, Overton Park Stories: research, storytelling, 2021

Pique Public Relations, Memphis, Tennessee

Testimonials

Dawn is great to work with because she is laser-focused on where projects should go and is process-oriented in ways that smooth out potentially bumpy paths. Her skill sets extend far beyond writing and wordsmithing. I would work with Dawn again any day of the week (and twice on Sundays). Austin Harrison, Assistant Professor of Urban Studies, Rhodes College.
I always love the opportunity to work with Dawn. She asks insightful questions about the project, listens carefully about my goals and then finds just the right voice. Dawn is a consummate professional who sticks to the agreed upon schedule and budget. She delivers not only an excellent product but also a clear and concise accounting of her time. Working with Dawn is a great experience and I highly recommend her! Sylvia Crum, Commute Options Program Manager, Innovate Memphis.
Dawn is an incredible storyteller, from research to personal interviews to writing. She makes the hard work of knitting together a compelling narrative from many disparate threads look effortless. It is a pleasure to work with someone with such talent and excellent attention to detail. Melissa McMasters, Director of Communications, Overton Park Conservancy.
Simply put, Dawn was a lifesaver. We had a large, complicated assignment that required great attention to detail, effective communication, and well-oiled coordination between multiple partners. Dawn stepped in and provided exactly the kind of project management support needed to make the effort a great success. We couldn t be happier with her performance and we look forward to working with her again soon. Brett Roler, Vice President of Planning and Development, Downtown Memphis Commission.
Writing has always been a daunting task for me; it would take days to put together two pages. I would always have a hard time starting the writing process and second guessing myself on whether or not it flowed well or made much sense to the reader. Then I was introduced to Ms. Dawn Vinson. She is one of the best writers ever.

Ms Dawn does everything with almost no time or effort for me! The best part about her abilities as a writer is that I can completely trust her to represent my company professionally on paper in a manner that opens doors. As a business owner, we need a Ms. Dawn. I would recommend her to anyone for your writing needs. C. Barnes, Owner, Math Made Simple Inc.
Dawn's communications skills, professionalism and quality of work are all unmatched. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail is invaluable in story telling and project management and ensure that initiatives are always presented in the best light. Her support has allowed me to reach new heights with my business and improve client outcomes. Tarrin McGhee, Principal, Pique Public Relations
Dawn has completed multiple writing projects for our company and I am always impressed by her services. Professionalism, efficiency, and uncompromising quality is the only way to describe Dawn's writing services. April Hibbler, Executive Director, Global College Pipeline
Dawn is diligent. If you want something done, and done right, you can count on Dawn. In the almost ten years I worked with Dawn at the Downtown Memphis Commission, I trusted her to lead many complex projects. She never, never let the organization down. I met her first when I was on the board of the DMC, and later I worked more closely with her when I was the president of the DMC. In addition to her diligence and expert project management skills, Dawn is a creative force. Her perspective on a problem is always innovative and fresh. She is also an excellent writer and editor. Paul Morris, President, Jack Morris Auto Glass
I have never worked with anybody who is more conscientious and meticulous. If you want the job done right the first time, call Dawn. Jeff Sanford, Jeff Sanford Consulting
Dawn is absolutely the best writer and editor I have ever worked with. I have never had to re-write any material that she drafted for me. Audrey Smith, Executive Assistant, ServiceMaster