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Street Address PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE EMAIL AVAILABLESKILLSA strong communicator: Experienced writer, excellent editor and proofreader, a skilled manager and team leader/member accustomed to managing and working on several projects simultaneously. Proficient at consistently meeting deadlines.Accustomed to working in a professional collaborative environment and responding effectively to public inquiries. Skilled in traditional and online journalism, public relations and communications, as well as in the best use of social media platforms.Experienced in serving as a liaison among departments to advocate the successful creation and completion of specific projects and programs.Familiar with authoring/editing web content and managing/updating content for use in print and online, and with the principles of SEO. Experienced in writing and distributing online newsletters, enforcing use of correct grammar, creating and using style guides, including AP Stylebook, Chicago Manual of Style and proprietary style guides, and fact-checking content.Skilled at Internet research, use of MS Office, Adobe platforms (including Photoshop and InDesign), graphic design using Canva, online content and project management systems, PC/Mac capable.EDUCATIONFlorida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL: M.A. Political Science/EconomicsUniversity of South Florida, Tampa, FL: B.A. Mass Communications/JournalismEXPERIENCECommunications Coordinator, the Club at Boca Pointe, Boca Raton, FLJanuary 2022 December 2022oCoordinated all material both written and photo from all departments included in the Club's newsletter. Wrote, composed and edited all Club newsletter articles; collected, organized and submitted all copy for production on a timely basis; proofread content for corrections and changes.oEstablished and created uniform print materials for all aspects of the Club: new member and prospective member promotional pieces, brochures and collateral pieces, member special event invitations and menus, athletic tournament entries, in-house signage and employee communications.oCoordinated development of the Clubs communications program. Coordinated the Clubs publicity efforts outside the community. Coordinated any direct mailings including composition, design and printing.oMaintained and creatively updated the clubhouse communication boards. Took photos for use in Club publications, website and/or exhibits.oMaintained and updated Club website, including all website equipment and software. Coordinated all Club postings and correspondence for Clubs Facebook and other social media pages.oCompleted other special communications projects and assignments.oOperated a variety of office equipment proficiently, including fax/copy machine, folding machine, calculator, radio, telephone, scanner, computer, typewriter, printerMarketing Operations Specialist, CVS Healthcare/Aetna, REMOTEAugust 2020 October 2021oThis contract work-from-home position involved editing/proofreading corporate consumer marketing information for Aetnas Medicare programs, ahead of the annual Medicare enrollment period.oUtilized Aetna style guides, proofed numerical information contained in large Excel files, ensured thatall content made sense for users.Freelance Content Writer/Producer/Editor, REMOTE -2-Jan. 2019 August 2020o Completed projects for a range of publications and companies in South Florida, e.g., completed the 2020 Medicare Guide, a print and online project for the Sun Sentinel in Deerfield Beach and The Orlando Sentinel in Central Florida. Recently completed data collection and entry for the 2021 Medicare Guide.o Responsible for Internet research and assisted in copy editing for assignments as requested.Content Writer/Editor/Proofreader, Vitacost.com, Boca Raton, FLSept. 2018 Oct. 2018o During this contract job, I was responsible for: writing, fact-checking and copy-editing onlinecontent per corporate and AP style; maintaining consistent style throughout website and other digital platforms.o Tracked status of department-wide projects via Basecamp. Maintained system for filing andsaving copies of all content files. Attended marketing department meetings for updates on upcoming projects.o Submitted copy for use on the corporate blog for subscribers aimed at readers interested in healthy lifestyle and healthy eating.Editorial Assistant/Writer, Coastal Communications Corp., Boca Raton, FLMarch 2017 Dec. 2017o Wrote copy and located photos for online newsletters. Responded to day-to-day requests and assisted managing editor with all editorial and administrative duties. Prepared photos for website news postings. Maintained organization of photo library.o Prepared and posted website news items and photos. Posted print issues to website.o Proofread, fact-checked and copy-edited print pages per house and AP style. Maintainedconsistent style throughout print, website and other digital platforms. Assisted in writing photo captionsfor print magazine pages. Updated Industry Events Calendar on website. Updated, maintained advertising lists for each print issue.o Acquired photos, along with caption descriptions, and assisted in photo selection for all printfeatures.Advertising Special Sections Content Writer/Editor, Sun Sentinel Media Group, Deerfield Beach, FLJune 2014 Jan. 2017O Edited and wrote.content for weekly advertising-driven real estate, employment, and automotive sections of the daily paper, as well as client/topic-specific advertorial publications O Produced advertorial copy for daily and online newspaper sections aimed at assisting sales reps in attracting advertisers and marketing the newspapers products to advertisers, and the services of advertisers to consumers.O Developed, conducted interviews and wrote advertorials for specialty publications and marketing collateral produced by companys Advertising and Marketing department. Served as liaison with ad reps and managers, and graphic designers on creation and placement of content.Senior Editor, BarCharts Publishing Inc., Boca Raton, FLMarch 2013 Dec. 2013O Copy-edited and researched/fact-checked academic, computer and business content submitted by authors.O Contracted authors, managed their projects/payments, coordinated progress with production manager.O Worked with graphic designers to ensure accuracy in presentation of information and completion by deadline.O Assisted marketing/advertising department with print and online editing, proofread promotional and sales materials (flyers, email blasts, catalogs, calendars, etc.), helped write copy for online marketing purposes.Editorial Contractor, Kaplan University, Fort Lauderdale, FLMarch 2012 Feb. 2013O Edited, wrote, and posted copy for several of the companys divisions (marketing, internal communications).O Maintained regular contact with marketing managers at Kaplan ground campuses throughout the country.O Provided copy editing and layout assistance to Colloquy, the division producing online courses for traditional colleges.Editor, Kaplan University School of Professional and Continuing Education, Fort Lauderdale, FL -3-June 2010 June 2011oEdited study outlines written by instructors and academic deans for programs to build online courses using an academic content management system.o Communicated regularly with deans about Kaplan online course protocol and with instructors about accuracy of course content.o Worked with IT managers, marketing project managers, student services managers; coordinated textbook orders with publishers and tracked inventory, resolved any discrepancies.Special Sections Editor, Forum Publishing Group/ Sun Sentinel Media Group, Deerfield Beach, FLJan. 2009 July 2010oPlanned and coordinated reporting, photos and deadlines for companys specialty publications and acted as liaison between departments involved in production of publications.oWrote and edited stories and listings; oversaw production process, publication schedule.Managing Editor, Forum Publishing Group/ Sun-Sentinel Company, Deerfield Beach, FLNov. 2002 Nov. 2008oManaged workflow of editors, reporters and freelance personnel for Sun-Sentinels community publishing subsidiary with more than two dozen weekly and monthly publications.oDeveloped editorial budgets/plans for newspapers and magazines; worked with editors on content, production, and management of reporters. Oversaw administration, conducted performance evaluations of editorial employees and handled interviewing and hiring when necessary.oAssisted in weekly layout and page proofing duties; coordinated with art and photography editors; worked with SunSentinel.com managers to develop online launch of Forum-produced content.Assistant Managing Editor, LocalBusiness.com, Fort Lauderdale, FLAug. 1999 May 2001oOversaw a staff of reporters covering emerging technology companies for this start-up online news company and managed websites around the country, updating content daily utilizing basic HTML coding.oAssigned/edited stories, worked with reporters, researched listings of technology companies in Florida.oWrote daily newsletters for subscribers distributed via proprietary online listserv; helped develop source lists of technology-related companies in Florida.Account Supervisor, Bitner.com, Fort Lauderdale, FLJan. 1997 July 1999O Developed/managed public relations programs for a diverse group of clients including Tri-Rail, JM Family Enterprises, American Express, and Cleveland Clinic Florida. Provided media training sessions for clients as needed.O Planned and implemented events, including grand openings, awards ceremonies, corporate meetings, and press conferences; wrote and edited print, audio, video, and online client communications.O Developed press kits/collateral, created media lists, distributed news releases to editors and reporters, answered press queries, scheduled interviews.*Earlier, I worked as a business writer at (South Florida) Sun-Sentinel, and as a newspaper reporter at South Florida Business Journal, The Stuart News and The Tampa Tribune. |
