Kathleen Finnegan
Whiting,ME
Summary
Quality-driven Editor with superior attention to detail and meet stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing guidelines and captions. Knowledgeable editor with over 30 years of experience covering lighthouse events, historical content, personal lighthouse keeper stories. Excellent communication skills with flexible schedule and superior work ethic.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Lighthouse Digest Magazine
11.1991 - Current
- Maintained editorial standards by enforcing adherence to style guides, grammar rules, and ethical journalism principles.
- Managed a diverse team of writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
- Championed innovative storytelling formats that captured audience attention and enhanced user experience.
- Established clear expectations for staff members, setting achievable goals that motivated them towards success.
- Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Selected relevant images to accompany content for maximum impact.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Increased readership with targeted social media campaigns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL01-1986
Skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Attention to detail
- Research
- Adobe InDesign & Photoshop expertise
- Layout design
- Graphics
- Event planning
Len Hadley Volunteerism Award
Founding member of the American Lighthouse Foundation in 1994. Planned many highly attended fundraising lighthouse events raising tens of thousands of dollars for lighthouse restoration.
Timeline
Editor
Lighthouse Digest Magazine
11.1991 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Merchandising
Northern Illinois University
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