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Laura A. Nowak

Sterling Heights,MI

Summary

Experienced professional passionate about creating compelling content and driving engagement. Talented at crafting dynamic stories, informative articles, and persuasive copy that resonate and inspires readers.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Writer

TV Fanatic
08.2021 - Current
  • Wrote weekly TV Show reviews, editorials, and interviews, including Sweet Magnolias, CSI: Vegas & more
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Conducted interviews with subject matter experts to generate topics.
  • Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.

Online Scorer/Scoring Supervisor

Pearson Scoring
01.2015 - Current
  • Scored standardized English tests from home during Spring and Summer
  • Was promoted to Supervisor in March of 2022.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.

Writer

Clearvoice Media
10.2018 - 01.2023
  • Brainstormed ideas to create helpful content for clients, such as cooking tips on Instacart and website content for Etsy.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Consulted with customers to understand project requirements and purpose.
  • Created content for websites and online publications.

Freelance Writer

We Are Entertainment News
10.2019 - 09.2021
  • Interviewed actors and musicians, and wrote TV and movie reviews.
  • Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Freelance Writer

Interact Media
01.2013 - 10.2020
  • Covered apartment blogs, travel destinations, and health and fitness articles.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
04.1999

Bachelor of Arts - Practical Writing

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
1999

Skills

  • Computer Skills: Windows 10, Microsoft Office, Sony Vegas, Firefox, Zoom, Microsoft Teams
  • Consult with Clients
  • Grammar Usage
  • Email Communication
  • Video and Teleconferencing
  • Copywriting, Editing and Review
  • Essay Writing

Timeline

Writer

TV Fanatic
08.2021 - Current

Freelance Writer

We Are Entertainment News
10.2019 - 09.2021

Writer

Clearvoice Media
10.2018 - 01.2023

Online Scorer/Scoring Supervisor

Pearson Scoring
01.2015 - Current

Freelance Writer

Interact Media
01.2013 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Child Psychology

Western Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts - Practical Writing

Western Michigan University
Laura A. Nowak