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Resume:
Areas of Expertise
- AP Style - Copy Editing - Fact-checking - Adobe InDesign - Microsoft Office
- Social Networking & Blogs - SEO Optimization - Word Press - Proofreading
Professional Experience
Demand Media Studios
– Content and social media company with popular brands and websites including eHow & Cracked –
Freelance Style Editor June - Present
- Copy edit and proofread fashion-related articles following the guidelines of Demand Media and AP Style.
- Communicate with writers and editors to better understand the voice of the writer and provide edits.
Mogul Media
– New York City-based digital media company with a portfolio of digital brands and services –
Content Manager April – June
- Aggregate, edit and publish content on Mogul-owned sites and social network counterparts, building knowledge of Wordpress and social marketing.
- Re-purpose content and build relationships with guest contributors, benefiting communication, business relationships and writing skills.
Ambassador Magazine
– , circulation, bi-monthly metro Detroit lifestyle/fashion publication –
Editorial Associate August – April
- Promoted from intern role (January - August ) after former editor left, took on role of sole editor for the publication, which required quick learning and a self-starter attitude.
- Wrote to full length features for Ambassador, as well as for a second publication, The Detroiter — a magazine produced by the Detroit Regional Chamber
- Copy edited, created headlines and proofread all editorial content; allowing me to maintain and improve editing and AP Style skills.
- Organized, assembled bi-monthly events (Roundtable & Dinner Party) between – guests, enhancing networking, planning and organization.
- Built digital media and online journalism techniques through maintaining and updating Ambassador website
- Managed subscriptions and mailing lists
- Interviewed and managed editorial interns, allowing me to take on a leadership role and improve supervision skills.
Internships
Ambassador Magazine January – August
– , circulation, bi-monthly metro Detroit lifestyle/fashion publication –
Hour Detroit September – December
— Monthly, award-winning metro Detroit city magazine with a minimum of , copies circulated –
The Oakland Press February – September
— Oakland County daily newspaper publishing since with a minimum circulation of , –
Other Experience
Adecco USA
— The world’s largest provider of HR services with headquarters based in Switzerland —
Recruiter June - Present
- Responsible for managing a multi-line phone service, pulling resumes and performing intake phone interviews, improving and maintaining communication and interview skills.
Target
Front End Assistant Manager June – August
- Conceived & produced weekly Front End Newsletter in order to maintain journalism skills while working retail.
- Managed multiple work centers – bettering multi-tasking and organization skills, while cultivating sense of urgency.
Education
Grand Valley State University August
Bachelors of Science — Journalism; Minor — Psychology
