Dustin Crawford
Comanche
Summary
Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with a history of superior performance in remote environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Sidney ISD
08.2024 - Current
- Taught a wide array of subjects, including 6th-8th social studies, writing, tech apps, and yearbook.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating art and literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed robust and comprehensive curricula to meet and exceed the standards of every subject taught.
- Applied historical expertise to establish a deep, critical, and analytical relationship between students and the material.
- Coordinated with Balfour Publishing and guided students to compose an engaging, eye-catching yearbook.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Teacher
Bangs ISD
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Taught 8th grade U.S. history.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating art and literature from world cultures.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Developed robust and comprehensive curricula to meet and exceed the standards of every subject taught.
- Applied historical expertise to establish a deep, critical, and analytical relationship between students and the material.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Museum & Visitor Center Coordinator
Lehnis Railroad Museum & Visitor Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted historical research.
- Designed and constructed exhibits of varying sizes.
- Wrote scripts, narrated, and edited narration for museum's audio tour in an effort to increase accessibility for the broader public.
- Coordinated with local business to promote the flow of commercial traffic to our downtown, aiming to bolster both the awareness and the performance of small businesses.
- Maintained the city's events calendar, ensuring that postings aligned with SEO best practices to reach a wide audience and promote tourism to the county.
- Conducted guided tours for field trips and private events, leading crowds of up to (and occasionally exceeding) 100 people.
- Compiled, scripted, and narrated museum's introductory video using a combination of historical media and personal audio narration.
- Archived, cataloged, and digitized a wide variety of museum artifacts and ephemera.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Organized meetings for various visiting organizations and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Managed various budgets for a plethora of museum and visitor center functions, including advertising, gift shop, events, etc.
Acquisitions and ILL Coordinator
Howard Payne University - Walker Memorial Library
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Maintained secure environment by monitoring visitors at front desk.
- Collected fees, fines and donations for balanced library finances.
- Set up computer and digital device access, providing assistance with use and operation.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Assisted patrons with printing and copying according to personalized requirements.
- Conducted library tours and orientations, familiarizing patrons with library's resources and services.
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
- Utilized computer databases to locate library materials.
- Helped patrons locate resources using catalog and circulation systems.
- Researched, planned, and set up attractive and informative library exhibits.
- Supervised and trained a robust staff of student workers.
- Filmed and edited a series of alumni interviews, compiling them into a cohesive video presentation for incoming students and visiting guests.
Freelance Content Writer
WhatCulture.com
02.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Formatted content to adhere to industry-specific style guides.
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from history to pop culture.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
- Researched and wrote news stories, articles and reviews for online publications.
- Studied and commented on current news and trends.
- Produced original, creative content for promotional advertisements and marketing materials.
- Promoted and marketed works through social media platforms.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Completed accurate and polished formatting in line with publishing standards prior to submission.
- Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.
- Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
- Utilized feedback from clients and colleagues to improve content quality.
- Performed keyword research to optimize content for SEO.
- Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
- Between my articles and the YouTube videos into which a few were adapted, my work reached an audience of over 2 million.
Museum Aide
Lehnis Railroad Museum and Visitor Center
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Conducted historical research.
- Designed and constructed exhibits of varying sizes.
- Wrote scripts, narrated, and edited narration for museum's audio tour in an effort to increase accessibility for the broader public.
- Coordinated with local business to promote the flow of commercial traffic to our downtown, aiming to bolster both the awareness and the performance of small businesses.
- Maintained the city's events calendar, ensuring that postings aligned with SEO best practices to reach a wide audience and promote tourism to the county.
- Conducted guided tours for field trips and private events, leading crowds of up to (and occasionally exceeding) 100 people.
- Compiled, scripted, and narrated museum's introductory video using a combination of historical media and personal audio narration.
- Archived, cataloged, and digitized a wide variety of museum artifacts and ephemera.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Organized meetings for various visiting organizations and coordinated availability of conference rooms for participants.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Monitored front areas so that questions could be promptly addressed.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Managed various budgets for a plethora of museum and visitor center functions, including advertising, gift shop, events, etc.
Museum Aide
Brown County Museum of History
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Informed tour members of safety risks associated with attractions, confirming customer security.
- Delivered timely and accurate updates to tour coordinator regarding tour progress.
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
- Worked closely with management staff to create new and lucrative tours.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve customer issues.
- Developed engaging and informative scripts, guiding tour members through attractions.
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Master of Arts - History
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville12-2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX12-2017
Skills
- Multimedia writing
Timeline
Teacher
Sidney ISD
08.2024 - Current
Teacher
Bangs ISD
08.2023 - 06.2024
Museum & Visitor Center Coordinator
Lehnis Railroad Museum & Visitor Center
08.2022 - 08.2023
Freelance Content Writer
WhatCulture.com
02.2020 - 04.2022
Acquisitions and ILL Coordinator
Howard Payne University - Walker Memorial Library
03.2018 - 08.2022
Museum Aide
Brown County Museum of History
04.2016 - 12.2017
Museum Aide
Lehnis Railroad Museum and Visitor Center
10.2015 - 09.2018
Master of Arts - History
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Arts - History
Howard Payne University
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