John Larabell
Neenah,WI
Summary
Editor with 12 years of experience working for an online and print magazine. Excellent editing, proofreading, and writing skills. Experience coordinating production cycles, planning special projects, adapting to last-minute changes in editorial content, and meeting deadlines. Experience managing editors and working with freelance writers. Proficient with MS Office, Adobe InCopy, and WordPress. Background in theology, Greek, and Hebrew.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
The New American Magazine
06.2012 - Current
- Edit and publish articles for The New American magazine and thenewamerican.com website.
- Assign articles to writers/approve article requests
- Coordinate production cycle of print magazine/plan special issues
- Manage a copy editor, staff writer, and approximately one dozen freelance writers
- Involved in interviewing, hiring, and firing of new staff writers/freelance writers
- Work with graphics team to ensure quality and accuracy of finished print product
- Write articles for print magazine and website
Crew Member
The Free Market
04.2009 - 02.2020
- Part-time general labor at a small local health-food store
- Work cash register
- Stock shelves
- Check in orders
- Fill produce/bulk bins
- Quality control
- Assist customers
Machine Operator
Tidi Products, LLC
09.2006 - 06.2012
- Operate rewinder machines for medical supply company
- Troubleshoot machines
- Ensure quality of finished product
- Maintain machine cleanliness and operability
Mover
Schroeder Moving Systems/United Van Lines
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Summer job moving furniture/appliances
- Occasionally driving trucks
Bus Driver
Kobussen Buses, Ltd.
02.2006 - 06.2006
- School bus driver
Assembly Line Worker
Miller Electric
06.2005 - 10.2005
- Worked on line assembling welding units
- Ensure quality and proper assembly of various components
Shipping Clerk
Pentecostal Publishing House
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Part-time job in shipping department while attending Urshan Graduate School of Theology for 2004-2005 academic year
- Fill and package orders for Sunday School literature
- Fill and package general Word Aflame Press orders
Landscape Worker
McCarthy Landscaping
05.2002 - 08.2002
- Summer job while a student at Christian Life College
- General landscaping labor
Groundskeeper
Theda Clark Regional Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Summer job before attending Christian Life College
- General groundskeeping labor
- Occasionally assist with other maintenance duties
Warehouse Labor
American TV And Appliance
08.1999 - 04.2000
- Unloading trucks and putting away merchandise
- Prep items for delivery to customers
Sales Associate
American TV And Appliance
06.1999 - 08.1999
- Retail sales in TV department
Grill Cook
McDonald's
08.1997 - 05.1999
- Kitchen work at fast-food restaurant
- Janitorial work on weekends
Education
No Degree - Theology (did Not Complete M.Div.)
Urshan Graduate School of Theology
Florissant, MOBachelor of Arts - Bible And Theology
Christian Life College
Stockton, CA05.2004
High School Diploma -
Neenah High School
Neenah, WI06.1998
Skills
- Excellent reading, writing, and proofreading skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (strongest in Word, Outlook, and PP)
- Competency in writing sales and marketing copy
- Strong research skills
- Proficient in Adobe InCopy
- Strong theology background
- Biblical Hebrew
- Biblical Greek
Timeline
Editor
The New American Magazine
06.2012 - Current
Crew Member
The Free Market
04.2009 - 02.2020
Machine Operator
Tidi Products, LLC
09.2006 - 06.2012
Mover
Schroeder Moving Systems/United Van Lines
06.2006 - 09.2006
Bus Driver
Kobussen Buses, Ltd.
02.2006 - 06.2006
Assembly Line Worker
Miller Electric
06.2005 - 10.2005
Shipping Clerk
Pentecostal Publishing House
08.2004 - 05.2005
Landscape Worker
McCarthy Landscaping
05.2002 - 08.2002
Groundskeeper
Theda Clark Regional Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2000
Warehouse Labor
American TV And Appliance
08.1999 - 04.2000
Sales Associate
American TV And Appliance
06.1999 - 08.1999
Grill Cook
McDonald's
08.1997 - 05.1999
No Degree - Theology (did Not Complete M.Div.)
Urshan Graduate School of Theology
Bachelor of Arts - Bible And Theology
Christian Life College
High School Diploma -
Neenah High School
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