Michael Anello

Mike Anello is a communications specialist with freelance writing experience in medicine, science, business, and technology. Noted by clients as a dependable professional and capable medical writer, Mike Anello delivers technical writing and editing services with enthusiasm, integrity, and pride. Mike Anello believes that, above all, clients want to work with someone they know -- someone that they can trust. Although the ultimate goals of medical and technical writing projects focus on the development of media that communicate effectively, Mike Anello believes that clients equally value the process and experience of working with a qualified professional.

FREELANCE CLIENTS – Since 1999: Abbott Laboratories ▪ Baxter ▪ Genzyme ▪ Merck Medco ▪ Fujisawa ▪ AstraZeneca ▪ Medicis Biovail ▪ Novartis ▪ City of Milwaukee Health Department ▪ Raymedica ▪ Oncology News International ▪ Pfizer ▪ Standard Process ▪ Washington Information Source ▪ Lippincott Williams and Wilkins ▪ Medical College of Wisconsin ▪ Ingenix ▪ D.C. Center for Dermatology ▪ Microsoft ▪ Philips Medical Systems ▪ Froedtert Hospital ▪ Proxis  ▪ Start, Constructech, and OptiStock Market Report.

FREELANCE SERVICES: I have written and edited peer-reviewed manuscripts, educational programs (including CME), PowerPoint presentations, drug monographs, publication summaries, textbooks, white papers, training programs, brochures, interactive educational-marketing websites, scripts, press releases, conference reports, newsletters, stock reports, case studies, and feature articles.

SUBJECT AREAS: Areas of experience include antihypertensives, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, immunology, neonatology, nephrology, nurse education, oncology, public health, Six Sigma, virology, healthcare IT, pain medicine, and EPO / iron therapy for anemia. Over 200 publications.

ACCOUNT EXECUTION & SALES: Excellent skills for serving in the role of agency representative. Significant experience and comfort collaborating with thought leaders and experts in a variety of settings. Proven effectiveness in establishing, developing, and maintaining relationships through proactive communication.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: The use of several advanced project estimating, forecasting, and time-tracking mechanisms has facilitated a successful track record of delivering client services in a timely, thoughtful, and professional manner. These highly developed methods for project initiation, planning, and execution include the development and use of flowcharts, progress checklists, and proactive reporting mechanisms.

Additional Experience

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY                        ●    Research Technician - Muscle Biology  12/90 to 5/92

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN        ●    Research Technician - Interferon          12/88 to 6/90

McARDLE LABS, UW-MADISON                ●    Laboratory Technician - Nucleic Acids   3/85 to 3/88

Molecular Biology Research: For the three positions listed above, I wrote several laboratory protocols, and co-authored a peer-reviewed publication in Nucleic Acids Research. Performed biochemical procedures, data collection and assimilation, statistical analysis, graph/chart creation, and medical-technical writing.

 

Education    

Bachelor of Arts               

UW - Madison                     

Biochemistry                       

Bachelor of Arts                         

Marquette University                 

Graduated cum Laude               

Graduate Level Study                                                     

Medical College of Wis.                                          

Medical Ethics

 

Professional Societies                        American Medical Writers Association; Phi Beta Kappa

                                                                                                                 

Volunteer Organizations                     Rockin’ For A Cure (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) – Director

                                                            Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps – Board of Directors Member