Adobe Photoshop
Gary Reddin
Writer | Editor
Duncan,OK
Summary
Experienced writer with over 10 years of experience in creative industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and creating unique and award-winning content.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Managing Editor
The Lawton Constitution
Lawton, OK
10.2017 - Current
- Inspect physical production and manuscript design, maintaining continuity across print and digital products.
- Oversee compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio.
- Write feature stories, news stories, reviews and other copy.
- Maintain advanced social media presence to promote publications and solicit new contributors.
- Handle final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for 14,000 circulation magazine.
- Conduct editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Serve as multimedia editor, producing weekly social media video project.
Writing Tutor/Adjunct Instructor
Cameron University
Lawton, OK
01.2014 - 05.2018
- Crafted effective learning plans to address students' writing weaknesses and strengths.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Designed handouts and educational materials to help students improve writing skills.
- Taught composition courses for classes of 15 students.
- Designed handouts and educational materials to help students improve writing skills
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies
- Leveraged technology to accelerate learning by proving students with easy-to-access information
It/Technical Communications Manager
Wilco Machine and Fabrication
Marlow, OK
07.2012 - 01.2014
- Produced internal communications for IT projects.
- Oversaw social media presence and aligned posts to include branding and trending ideas.
- Wrote engaging and successful press releases to control information and public opinion.
- Managed over so individual servers.
- Established working guides to proprietary technology.
- Decreased daily work order calls by implementing proper troubleshooting protocols.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MOB.A. - English/Professional Writing
Cameron University
Lawton, OKSkills
Editing
Additional Information
Open to relocation anywhere in the United States as well as remote work.
Timeline
Assistant Managing Editor
The Lawton Constitution
10.2017 - Current
Writing Tutor/Adjunct Instructor
Cameron University
01.2014 - 05.2018
It/Technical Communications Manager
Wilco Machine and Fabrication
07.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing
Lindenwood University
B.A. - English/Professional Writing
Cameron University
Software
Microsoft Office Suite
Gamemaker
Twine
Adobe Premiere
Adobe InDesign
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