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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
Print media
Press releases
Social media
Content Development
Copyediting
Creative writing
Technical Writing
Project Management
Journalism
Creating page layouts
Story pitching
Originality
Superb eye for detail
Critical Thinking
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