Kari Cole
Gansevoort,NY
Summary
Versatile professional offering outstanding skills in managing multiple committees and diverse stakeholders' needs, organizing effective meetings and events, and creating engaging content and social media strategies to promote brand recognition. Adept at multitasking, managing deadlines, adopting new skills, and ensuring clear, consistent communication with stakeholders.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
- Edited and reviewed short stories, novels, blurbs, and bonus materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, content, and style.
- Recommended plot changes and copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and industry standards.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve story writing.
Author
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
- Author of two award-winning novels published by Carina Press.
- Maintained informative social media to create reader engagement and promote future events.
- Worked on creative brand messaging, campaigns, and brainstorming for both my brand and as admin of the Romance Chicks Facebook group.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to judge and critique contest entries.
President
Capital Region Romance Writers
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Presided over all chapter activities, including meetings, creation of annual budget, professional programming, and membership activities.
- Collaborated with executive board, committee chairs, and members to provide engaging and educational workshops to further attendees' writing craft and business skills.
- Developed and implemented new DEI strategies and policies to strengthen members' craft and to provide an inclusive organization.
Treasurer
Capital Region Romance Writers
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Maintained accounting of chapter funds, collected dues and special programs payments, maintained and filed tax records, paid speakers and vendors, prepared annual reports, and conducted annual audits.
Education
MBA - Marketing And Human Resources
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYBachelor of Science - Business
SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Project Management
- Marketing Strategies
- Content Writing
- Copy Editing & Proofreading
- Social Media
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Self-Starter
Timeline
Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader
Self Employed
09.2022 - Current
President
Capital Region Romance Writers
01.2018 - 12.2021
Treasurer
Capital Region Romance Writers
01.2016 - 12.2017
Author
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
MBA - Marketing And Human Resources
SUNY At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Business
SUNY At Buffalo
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