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Luke Huizenga

Luke Huizenga

Buffalo,NY

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Editor

Asylum Text
03.2025 - Current
  • Proofread example texts and lesson chapters for English textbooks.
  • Write example texts and lessons for English textbooks.
  • Collaborate with editors to ensure an accurate language standard for learners.

Outreach Specialist

Mission: Ignite
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Designed informational posters for libraries and community centers, detailing class locations,
    schedules, and contact information.
  • Created social media posts to advertise refurbished computers and share information about computer skills classes.
  • Wrote a monthly newsletter and blog to keep donors informed about organizational activities and the people served.
  • Captured and edited photos for social media, blog posts, and newsletters.
  • Participated in biweekly marketing team meetings to review social media traffic data, discuss future goals, and plan upcoming events.

Individual Contribution

Unicorn Riot
12.2022 - 12.2022
  • Wrote a freelance article for Unicorn Riot entitled "The Far-Right's Fascination with the U.S. Electric Grid" in response to the increase of attacks on power stations across the country.
  • Spent a month of research investigating ongoing and past communications between far-right extremists online.
  • Collaborated with two other reporters by pooling our research and working with editors to put together a thorough analysis of the threat of domestic terror in the United States.

Contributing Writer

Rantt Media
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Wrote political analysis pieces that involved dedicated research.
  • Covered topics like election integrity, police brutality, white supremacy, and online extremism.
  • Collaborated with editors to fact check and proofread my work and to discuss future stories.
  • Learned to navigate a variety of social media platforms and how to better perform online research.

Staff Writer

The Houghton Star
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Wrote articles covering university news and campus events.
  • Regularly interviewed students, staff, and community members.
  • Occasionally helped to proofread colleagues' work.
  • Met with editors to discuss relevant story ideas.
  • Contributed several additional opinion pieces.

Individual Contribution

The Cuba Patriot & Free Press
11.2018 - 11.2018
  • Wrote a story for my county newspaper about controversial infrastructure development in the area.
  • Research included interviews with local politicians, businessmen, and college administrators.
  • This was my first article published in a professional news outlet and published at the recommendation of my journalism professor.

Assistant Librarian

Houghton University
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Answered questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
  • Assisted patrons with printing, copying, and computer use.
  • Learned how to catalog books and other library materials.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process at circulation desk.
  • Processed library card applications and maintained accurate records.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Houghton University
Houghton, NY
08-2024

Skills

  • Social Media Management
  • Photography
  • Professional Writing
  • Online Research
  • Proofreading
  • Interviewing
  • Library Skills

Timeline

Content Editor

Asylum Text
03.2025 - Current

Outreach Specialist

Mission: Ignite
09.2023 - 09.2024

Individual Contribution

Unicorn Riot
12.2022 - 12.2022

Contributing Writer

Rantt Media
05.2020 - 09.2021

Staff Writer

The Houghton Star
08.2019 - 05.2020

Individual Contribution

The Cuba Patriot & Free Press
11.2018 - 11.2018

Assistant Librarian

Houghton University
08.2017 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Writing

Houghton University

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