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Betsy Pickle

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service and writing, honed at CAC/SCSEP and Knoxville News Sentinel. Proven ability to build relationships and promote events, while excelling in grant writing and critical thinking. A dedicated team player committed to delivering impactful results and enhancing community engagement.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant/Grant Writer

CAC/SCSEP
09.2022 - 02.2025
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff, and greeting visitors.
  • Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns and building strong relationships.
  • Researched grants and wrote applications for local nonprofit serving persons with disabilities.
  • Assisted program coordinator at local senior citizens center by developing call list for nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Helped publicize upcoming events.

Freelance Journalist

KnoxTNToday, Shopper News, Etc.
01.2009 - 08.2022
  • Wrote, edited and took photos for features and news stories for internet and print outlets.
  • Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with local and regional notables.

Film Critic

Knoxville News Sentinel
05.1985 - 11.2008
  • Generated buzz around upcoming releases through compelling previews, reviews, features and a blog.
  • Promoted viewer interest in independent films by showcasing noteworthy projects, interviewing veteran and emerging national and international directors, screenwriters and actors.
  • Set up screenings and reviewed as many as eight new films per week.
  • Attended and wrote about film festivals in Toronto, New York, Nashville, Asheville and Knoxville, and judged festivals in Asheville and Knoxville.
  • Had articles printed in newspapers from New York and Miami to Orange County and Anchorage.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Computer skills
  • Writing ability
  • File organization
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Promotions expertise
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong problem solver
  • Dedicated team player

Awards

East Tennessee Writers Hall of Fame inductee, 2023

Affiliations

  • Southeastern Film Critics Association, cofounder
  • Alliance of Women Film Journalists, member

Timeline

Administrative Assistant/Grant Writer

CAC/SCSEP
09.2022 - 02.2025

Freelance Journalist

KnoxTNToday, Shopper News, Etc.
01.2009 - 08.2022

Film Critic

Knoxville News Sentinel
05.1985 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Science - Communications

The University of Tennessee

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