Kevin Craine
Managing Director
Senior Writer

Kevin Craine has 15 years experience in professional business writing and
over 20 years “in the trenches” as a corporate executive, technology
consultant and writer with companies such as Hughes Aircraft, BlueCross
BlueShield and IKON.  Prior to starting the Craine Communications Group in
2003, Kevin was the founding editor of "
Document" magazine, an
internationally published technology trade publication.  He has written
countless magazine articles, white papers and feature columns and is the
author of two popular books – both of which have been sold in over 30
countries.  Kevin's books are required text at universities in the U.S.,
Canada, Europe and Australia.  He holds an MBA in the Management of
Science and Technology, as well as a BA in Communications.  

Kevin’s writing services have been used by both large organizations and
small businesses alike.  Known for his white papers, solution briefs and
case studies, he has been engaged also to write articles, web content, press
releases, and newsletters for some of North America's leading companies.  
Kevin has also interviewed a number of leading CEO's for articles featuring
FedEx Kinkos, Eastman Kodak and Comcast, among others.  He is a
certified process improvement coach and an experienced project manager.
Lisa Magnuson
Writer
Sales and Marketing Consultant

Lisa has years of experience as a sales, management and team building
strategist and has put these principles into practice throughout her career
while working at Fortune 500 companies, Xerox Corporation and IKON.  She
is the author of the popular book "
The 48-Hour Rule and Other Strategies for
Career Survival."

Lisa works with clients to develop winning marketing and promotional
materials, compelling proposals, and media profiles that bolster
sales-generating leads and connect to new customers.  Her approach to
strategic sales and marketing is both practical and profitable.  
Erin Codazzi
Writer
Project Manager

Erin has more than 10 years experience as a senior copywriter, creative
services manager and marcom manager for leading companies like Xerox,
Timberline Software, Tektronix, First Insight and CMD. She has a wealth of
experience leading multi-million dollar marketing campaigns and has
written marketing brochures, sales and promotion material, direct mail and
web copy in a variety of industries. Erin graduated from Duke University, is
fluent in three languages, and is great with a digital camera. Her project
management and writing skills have been proven time and time again
working with companies across the U.S.

Leslie Baird
Graphic Artist

Leslie has worked as a graphic designer for many years. She creates
magazines, newsletters, logos, illustrations, websites and other advertising
materials. Leslie works with clients in all phases of graphic design, from
concept to finish, specializing in exceptional personalized service to the
client.  Her past graphic design experience includes work with several
international publications and she has a respected background in the fine
arts as well.

Jason Halsey
Web Designer

Jason is a graphic and interactive designer with over 12 years of industry
experience. His websites are inspired by clean lines, compelling designs
and images that urge customers to take action. Jason is experienced in all
fields of web page development such as online promotion, search engine
optimization and multiple scripting languages such as HTML, Flash
(Actionscript), CSS, PHP, MySql, ASP, XML and more.




Our Approach

We want your organization to be successful, and we want to be a part of your
success, so we go the extra mile. We’re more than a faceless PR firm. We
function as an integral part of your team, working with you through every
phase of your business to understand your needs, envision your goals and
objectives, and enable a communications strategy that will bring about real
results.
Craine Communications Group
Portland, Oregon
503.452.9166
www.crainecommunicationsgroup.com


Clients
Kevin Craine
Lisa Magnuson
"Every company has a story.  
The key is to craft that
message in a way that will
resonate with potential
customers, existing clients
and other stakeholders."
"Packaging yourself or your
organization is more critical
than ever.  It is important to
understand and maximize
your key selling points."
Click here to learn about
Kevin's books and DVD
Kevin's seminars

Click here to learn about our
Document Industry
Specialization
"You do indeed judge a
book by its cover. I work to
give all my clients a
professional and welcoming
look on all our graphic
projects."
Leslie Baird
Erin Codazzi
"I like the process of
writing — meeting new
people, learning about their
passions and giving their
stories wings."
Jason Halsey
"Good web design is more
than a project or
technology...it's a calling."