Quenton Albertie
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Language Arts
Organized Senior Editor with 7 years of experience in Sports Journalism. Trained in leadership and offering meticulous eye for scheduling and proofreading details. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities.
Business Management
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Human Services
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Executive Director
Suffered In Silence
09.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
Associate Editor
ClutchPoints
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
Atlanta Hawks Beat Writer
HawksHoop (ESPN TrueHoop)
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Coordinated with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content.
- Found, wrote and distributed compelling content in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Analyzed facts and made judgments about relevance and newsworthiness of stories.
Editor
SLAM
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
Sportswriter
SLAM
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Reported on NBA events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
Sportswriter
SB Nation
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
- Conducted and transcribed interviews with former NBA athletes.
- Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
Lead Contributing Writer
USA TODAY Sports Media Group
04.2018 - 09.2020
- Created briefs, features and general content articles.
- Wrote highly-trafficked features on subjects such as NBA Free Agency, NBA Awards Shows, and NBA Icons.
- Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news stories under tight deadlines.
Content Writer
Precision Content
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
Managing Editor
USA TODAY Sports Media Group
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
- Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
Editor
ClutchPoints
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
Managing Editor
FanSided
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
- Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
Sportswriter
Fan Nation (Sports Illustrated)
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces.
- Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
Administrative Assistant
Nurses Plus Healthcare
02.2010 - 08.2017
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Aided nurses with basic activities needed to aid individuals with mental disorders (Autism, Schizophrenia) in daily living, social skills
Education
No Degree - Psychology, English
100+ hours of coursework completed (Aug. 2010 - May 2013)
MicroMasters - Data, Economics, And Design of Policy
12.2023
Skills
- Managing Site-Wide Content
- Mastery of English Grammar
- Event and Story Coverage
- Story and Content Idea Development
- Source Interviewing
- Originality and Creativity
- Keen Eye for Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Business Administration
- Consulting
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Community Mental Health Programs
Certification
Language Arts
- Technical Writing, Project Management Institute - July 2021
Human Services
- Abnormal Psychology (Specialization), Wesleyan University - Sep. 2023
- Suicide Prevention, Wesleyan University - Sep. 2023
- Social Psychology (with Honors), Wesleyan University - Sep. 2023
- Foundations of Positive Psychology (Specialization), University of Pennsylvania - Sep. 2023
- Mindfulness and Well-being (Specialization), Rice University - Sep. 2023
- Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development, and awareness - Sep. 2023
- Psychological First Aid, John Hopkins University - Sep. 2023
- Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers, Yale University - Sep. 2023
- The Science of Well-Being for Teens, Yale University - Sep. 2023
- Activism in Sports and Culture, Morehouse College - Sep. 2023
Business Management
- Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce, Google - Sep. 2023
Timeline
Associate Editor - ClutchPoints
01.2023 - 08.2023
Editor - SLAM
02.2021 - 12.2021
Sportswriter - SLAM
09.2020 - 02.2021
Sportswriter - SB Nation
07.2020 - 11.2020
Content Writer - Precision Content
05.2020 - 07.2020
Atlanta Hawks Beat Writer - HawksHoop (ESPN TrueHoop)
10.2019 - 10.2022
Executive Director - Suffered In Silence
09.2019 - Current
Managing Editor - USA TODAY Sports Media Group
01.2019 - 02.2020
Editor - ClutchPoints
10.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Contributing Writer - USA TODAY Sports Media Group
04.2018 - 09.2020
Sportswriter - Fan Nation (Sports Illustrated)
11.2016 - 07.2017
Managing Editor - FanSided
10.2016 - 10.2018
Administrative Assistant - Nurses Plus Healthcare
02.2010 - 08.2017
Mercer University - No Degree, Psychology, English
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MicroMasters, Data, Economics, And Design of Policy
Language Arts
- Technical Writing, Project Management Institute - July 2021
Human Services
- Abnormal Psychology (Specialization), Wesleyan University - Sep. 2023
- Suicide Prevention, Wesleyan University - Sep. 2023
- Social Psychology (with Honors), Wesleyan University - Sep. 2023
- Foundations of Positive Psychology (Specialization), University of Pennsylvania - Sep. 2023
- Mindfulness and Well-being (Specialization), Rice University - Sep. 2023
- Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development, and awareness - Sep. 2023
- Psychological First Aid, John Hopkins University - Sep. 2023
- Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers, Yale University - Sep. 2023
- The Science of Well-Being for Teens, Yale University - Sep. 2023
- Activism in Sports and Culture, Morehouse College - Sep. 2023
Business Management
- Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce, Google - Sep. 2023
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