Quality-driven writer and editor with superior attention to detail and meet stringent deadlines. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking skills necessary for any writing and editing project.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Editorial Associate
Winrock International
07.2021 - Current
Researching, writing and editing in-depth news feature stories, blogs, newsletters and social media drafts surrounding technical topics.
Reviewing and formatting RFPs/RFQs and proposals.
Manager of two communications inboxes.
Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards, including AP Style.
Cultivated dynamic skills events and workshops through LinkedIn Leaning, Agrilinks and Climatelinks to build professional experience and knowledge.
Staff Writer
The Trucker
02.2021 - 07.2021
Collaborating with sources and media contacts for social media, press releases, photography and articles.
Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories for the trucking industry.
Reporter
The Courier
05.2019 - 10.2019
Produced two daily articles with accompanying photography.
Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
Developed stories by researching facts and tracking down sources in a timely manner.
Manager
The Arka Tech
01.2019 - 12.2019
Entrusted with recruitment, editing submissions, staff management, advertising, layout design, promotion and weekly articles.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Education
B.A. - Journalism
Arkansas Tech University
Spring Hill High School
Skills
ADOBE PHOTOSHOP / INDESIGN / LIGHTROOM / ILLUSTRATOR / MICROSOFT / WORDPRESS / CANVA / SOCIAL MEDIA / COMMUNICATION / GRAPHIC DESIGN / PHOTOGRAPHY / ASSIGNING STORIES
Accomplishments
First place in Feature Writing from the Arkansas College Media Association, 2019
First place in Meeting and Speech News from the Arkansas College Media Association, 2020
2021 Diamond Journalism Awards finalist
Certification
Writing a Proposal, LinkedIn Learning
Leadership Principles, LinkedIn Learning
Project Management, LinkedIn Learning
How to Work with USAID Training series
Timeline
Sr. Editorial Associate
Winrock International
07.2021 - Current
Staff Writer
The Trucker
02.2021 - 07.2021
Reporter
The Courier
05.2019 - 10.2019
Manager
The Arka Tech
01.2019 - 12.2019
B.A. - Journalism
Arkansas Tech University
Spring Hill High School
Writing a Proposal, LinkedIn Learning
Leadership Principles, LinkedIn Learning
Project Management, LinkedIn Learning
How to Work with USAID Training series
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