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Erica Gray

Erica Gray

Writer
Bellevue,WA

Summary

Enthusiastic Writer with outstanding knowledge of editing and writing for journalistic publications. Exceptional in editing and writing software, including Adobe systems and Bare Bones Software. Eager to pivot into the space of technical writing and content design.

Work History

Staff Reporter

Golden Gate Xpress
San Francisco , CA
  • Wrote articles relating to George Floyd protests, COVID-19, and LGBT events in San Francisco Bay Area
  • Interviewed guests on specific topics.
  • Researched and produced daily news reports.
  • Conducted live and taped interviews to obtain information.
  • Established and maintained relationships with credible sources.

Staff Reporter

Xpress Magazine
San Francisco, CA
  • Reported, researched and edited for 3 magazine releases.
  • Wrote stories pertaining to mental health, art and music.
  • Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.
  • Planned and conducted research and pitched long-form stories to promote investigative news topics.
  • Utilized social media outlets to connect directly with public.

Assistant Director

Golden Gate Guppies Preschool
San Francisco C, CA
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.

Creative Writing Teacher

TRIO Program
Berkeley, CA
  • Challenged and engaged students through in-depth lectures, debates and discussions and literary subjects.
  • Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Education

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Audition, and BBEdit
  • Wordsmith
  • Strong ability to cover wide range of topics including tech, health, politics and art
  • Speech Writing
  • Research and Interviews
  • Web Page Creation and Editing
  • Research Writing
  • English Language Structure
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Language and Tone Customization

Projects

  • Sport and Soul - Sports documentary/website covering eating disorders in college athletes

Timeline

Staff Reporter

Golden Gate Xpress

Staff Reporter

Xpress Magazine

Assistant Director

Golden Gate Guppies Preschool

Creative Writing Teacher

TRIO Program

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Education

San Francisco State University

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