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Carole C. Lee

Chevy Chase,MD

Summary

High-energy Writer and Editor with an exceptional grasp of editing for grammar, syntax, punctuation and overall fluency. Approachable and professional demeanor with a commitment to highest quality writing and accuracy. Demonstrated effective management abilities across people, deadlines and projects. Looking to leverage diverse background, deadline-driven attitude and success in streamlining editorial processes to take next career step.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Editor

Augusta Magazine
Augusta, GA
01.1995 - 11.1996
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
  • Assisted in hiring and training interns on company procedures and style guidelines.
  • Handled internal staff correspondence through emails and scheduling.
  • Planned events to generate awareness of monthly publication
  • Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
  • Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
  • Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Program Administrator

Equipping Lay Ministry, Wesley Theological
01.2013 - 05.2014
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction to maximize program success.
  • Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
  • Identified costs involved for teaching and marketing tasks to keep in line with departmental budget.
  • Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.

Communications Director

Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy
Washington, D.C.
01.1997 - 10.2001
  • Managed publication production for national grant programs supporting health policymakers and researchers, including newsletters, findings briefs, internet updates, and special reports.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, website, and other collateral materials.
  • Recruited and hired experienced contractors to complete projects on time and within budget requirements.
  • Created printed marketing materials designed to drive campaigns.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with members of media in order to promote positive coverage.
  • Represented company at multiple public forums and conferences.
  • Transitioned from periods of inactivity to immediate stress and intensity with exceptional accuracy and alertness.
  • Acted as point of contact for inbound media related calls.

Assistant Press Secretary

Carole Lee
10.1996 - 12.1996
  • Managed relationships with Washington-based media; supported Atlanta-based press secretary in maintaining relationships with Georgia media; briefed senator for weekly media conference calls.
  • Engaged in professional networking to maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effective dissemination of mass communications.
  • Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information
  • Responded to requests for information from media or designated appropriate spokesperson or information source.

Editor/Associate Publisher

Jacksonville Today Magazine
Jacksonville, FL
10.1985 - 05.1989
  • Oversaw production of award-winning monthly city magazine
  • Interacted with free-lance authors and editorial staff to define job requirements and resolve content, production and scheduling issues.
  • Edited all articles and communications materials to maximize organization, proper grammar usage and clarity.
  • Worked within multilevel approval structures to maintain quality standards for work.
  • Directed advertising sales staff
  • Planned marketing campaigns and promotional events.
  • Improved sales through intensive outreach to local advertising professionals.
  • Built relationships with distributors and media professionals.
  • Researched content by competitors and updated internal teams on industry trends.
  • Communicated with vendors to secure supplies and drive on-time completion of document publication.

Adjunct Professor

Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland
College Park, MD
08.2014 - Current
  • Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Use variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Evaluate and select instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
  • Develop and kindle professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
  • Work cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
  • Identify academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Advise students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
  • Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Build relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Collaborate with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
  • Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Grade quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Display professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
  • Develop creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Teach media history and newswriting courses, providing instruction to up to 50 undergraduate students each semester.

Technical Writer

C & S National Bank
Atlanta, GA
01.1982 - 01.1985
  • Designed and produced operational and new product training programs for branch personnel; revised branch operations manuals quarterly for more than a hundred departments and branches
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Analyzed developments in field to update instruction literature.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.

Education

Ph.D - Journalism

University of Maryland
2022

M.A - Journalism

University of North Carolina
1992

B.A. - International Studies

University of North Carolina
1982

Skills

  • Proofreading
  • Assigning articles
  • Laid out pages
  • Managing media
  • Copywriting
  • Technical Writing
  • Creative writing
  • Print media
  • Journalism
  • Digital editing
  • QUARK software proficiency
  • Copyediting

Affiliations

Religion News Association 2018-present

Association for Education for Journalism and Mass Communication 2013-present

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland
08.2014 - Current

Program Administrator

Equipping Lay Ministry, Wesley Theological
01.2013 - 05.2014

Communications Director

Academy for Health Services Research and Health Policy
01.1997 - 10.2001

Assistant Press Secretary

Carole Lee
10.1996 - 12.1996

Assistant Editor

Augusta Magazine
01.1995 - 11.1996

Editor/Associate Publisher

Jacksonville Today Magazine
10.1985 - 05.1989

Technical Writer

C & S National Bank
01.1982 - 01.1985

Ph.D - Journalism

University of Maryland

M.A - Journalism

University of North Carolina

B.A. - International Studies

University of North Carolina
Carole C. Lee