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Lana Pipkins

Freelance Writer
Coldspring,TX

Summary

Versatile Content Writer proficient in researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative, and error-free work. Autonomous yet communicative with ten-plus-year history of superior performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer

Lana Pipkins
Coldspring, Texas
07.2015 - Current
  • Utilize exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Organize material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Write and edit high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Write and proofread blog and social media posts, website copy, and articles.
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Blog Contributor

Six Brown Chicks
Houston, TX
07.2015 - 11.2016
  • Developed and pitched story ideas
  • Team collaboration
  • Researched subject matter
  • Wrote SEO copy for blog website

Contract Freelance Writer

Southeast Houston Transformation Alliance - SEHTA
Houston , TX
03.2013 - 04.2013
  • Prepared variety of different written communications and documents
  • Researched, developed, and wrote copy for website an blog
  • Wrote copy for marketing purposes
  • Proofread and edited copy

Contributing Writer and Editor

The Savvy Sistah
Houston, TX
11.2010 - 05.2012
  • Developed content for entertainment and lifestyle digital website
  • Wrote SEO copy
  • Fact-checked information
  • Proofread copy written by colleagues to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar
  • Performed editing duties
  • Interviewed subjects
  • Curated images for website
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

News Producer

KFDX - 3 News
Wichita Falls, TX
02.2008 - 08.2009
  • Managed television newscasts by gathering news, writing scripts, and managing flow of newscasts to meet deadlines
  • Fact-checked, proofread, and edited copy for assigned and breaking news pieces before putting information on air.
  • Researched pieces or assigned to overnight photography team
  • Managed website content

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Broadcast Journalism

University of Houston
Houston, TX
12.2007

Creative Writing

Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2011

Skills

  • Strong Writing Skills
  • Experienced in SEO
  • Research and Interviewing
  • Editing and Reviewing
  • Creative Writer
  • Image Curation
  • Fact-Checking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communication Skills - Oral and Writing

Accomplishments

The Savvy Sistah (regular contributor)

15000 Cubits (contributor)

Six Brown Chicks (contributor)

AJC.com (contributor)

Bliss the Magazine (intern)

Travel

Wanderlust and career opportunities have led me to various parts of the world.

Timeline

Freelance Writer

Lana Pipkins
07.2015 - Current

Blog Contributor

Six Brown Chicks
07.2015 - 11.2016

Contract Freelance Writer

Southeast Houston Transformation Alliance - SEHTA
03.2013 - 04.2013

Contributing Writer and Editor

The Savvy Sistah
11.2010 - 05.2012

News Producer

KFDX - 3 News
02.2008 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Broadcast Journalism

University of Houston

Creative Writing

Chatham University

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