Amy M. Avery, M.A.Ed.
The journey so far
2005
Kick off
After a decade of working within hospitals and earning a Master's degree in adult learning and communication theory, I launched my own venture—partnering with regional clients on marketing, communications, PR and philanthropy.2009
From solo to six figures
With a quick expansion to national and international clients, I scaled up to build a team of freelance writers + designers and reached my first $100K year.2013
Book debut and a national stage
Partnering with a long-term client and colleague, I turned expertise into impact, with a book and national webinar on marketing a physician practice. Clients later commissioned me for 2 other titles.2015
Celebrating 10 years
A decade in, repeat clients and referrals now drive 95% of my work and an average of 50 projects every month.2021
From lead writer to enterprise-wide communicator
Over a 5-year span with IBM Watson Health, I moved up from contract writer to lead global writer, and was later tapped to spearhead the internal comms strategy for its spin-off, from the ground up.Today
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What my clients are saying
- Hi Amy. Thanks for your hard work. We really like both [versions] of the copy; it’s hard to decide! . . . We look forward to your next project.
-- Business development manager for an advertising & marketing agency - I love working with you, because you just 'get it.' You understand our interview subjects and what to ask them [in order to] to accomplish the results we need.
-- Editor and content specialist, healthcare marketing - I just wanted to call to say ‘job well done.’ You took a complicated topic and made it easy to understand.
--Physician and project SME, who called me directly to share this feedback - Thanks, Amy. I really needed someone with a critical eye. Nobody else picked up on the items you found.
-- HR benefits manager - After working with you awhile, I've learned to ask myself, 'How would Amy communicate this?' I've learned a lot from you, and even with AI, I still rely on having you on our team!
-- IT manager, for ongoing employee change management comms - I am glad we have you to support our efforts. We just can’t do it all ourselves, and I appreciate your help.
--From a client’s boss, for on-going marketing communications work