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LAURIE ROSS
Writer, Editor, Researcher
Stuart,Florida
Summary
WRITER, EDITOR, RESEARCH
Versatile writer proficient in researching, writing and editing content. Works with minimal input to produce engaging, authoritative and error-free work in remote environments. Autonomous yet communicative with 12 years of experience and training in AP Style and copy editing. Successful at comprehensive research and ability to write clear, concise copy on any subject matter for diverse clients. Deadline oriented and skilled in social media strategies and search engine optimization.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Features Writer, Research Analyst, freelance
Horse Racing Nation.com
Louisville, KY
01.2009 - Current
- Freelance Features writer for Horse Racing Nation, a prominent horse racing websites with over 2 million readers.
- Intensive research of Thoroughbred breeding and racing topics.
- Analyze racing statistics and patterns.
- Research and fact checked to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
- Write and proofread blog articles and social media posts.
- Promote articles on social media.
- Author, publish, and market time-sensitive racing guides.
Vice-President of Content and Features Writer
ThoroCap.com
Hot Springs, AR
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Lead team of five staff writers, researched and assigned time sensitive and evergreen articles in production of daily content for website
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and posted final versions.
- Collaborated with Publisher to develop publication website, blogs, and social media presence.
- Author, publish, and market e-books on time-sensitive basis..
Writer, Marketing Assistant, part-time
Work Comp Associates, Inc
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Research, write, and edit safety talks and articles for various industries, including construction, manufacturing, and retail.
- Research, write, and edit articles on safety and workman’s compensation topics for multiple industries.
- Posted articles and safety talks to website.
- Created and maintained Florida county/city database of Building and Tax Collector office information.
Legal Assistant
Auslin Legal Staffing / Legal Search Solutions
West Palm Beach, Florida
01.1998 - 01.2007
- Completed short and long-term assignments for law firms specializing in Real Estate, Corporate, Personal Injury and Insurance Defense.
- Maintained multiple deadline-oriented schedules.
- Case management, drafted pleadings and correspondence.
- Interaction with clients and experts.
Education
Paralegal Studies
International College
Ft. Myers, Florida 01.1993 - 06.1995
Associate of Arts - Business Studies
Broward Community College
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 06.1980 - 06.1983
Affiliations
Affiliations
Board Member, South Florida President
ThoroFan National Fan Organization
Member
Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association
Skills
AP Style expertise
Assigning articles
Covering events
Copywriting
Copy editing
Research
Social media
Press releases
Content Development
Cloud-based environments
SEO Optimization
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Asana
Filemaker
Google Docs
Mail Chimp
MS Office
Slack
Word Press
BaseCamp