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Sarah Mawhorr

Schaumburg ,IL

Summary

A seasoned professional with a rich background in journalism and business management, I excel in effective communication and managing diverse teams to meet deadlines. At Elite Command Junk Hauling, LLC, I led operations to secure exclusively 5-star client reviews, showcasing my ability to anticipate and resolve issues swiftly. My writing prowess simplifies complex topics, engaging a broad audience.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Elite Command Junk Hauling, LLC
12.2018 - Current
  • Managed 2 to 6 man crews executing residential and commercial cleanouts.
  • Managed insurance and marketing contracts.
  • Identified potential jobs and clients.
  • Communicated with clients to ensure job satisfaction resulting in nothing but 5 star reviews.


Substitue Teacher

Schaumburg School District 54
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Stay at Home Mom

Family Members
06.2004 - 01.2016
  • Blessed to be able to care for my two children full time, to guide their development


Metro Writer

Daily Herald
01.1998 - 06.2004
  • Business reporter covering technology and tech centered companies like Motorola. Responsibilities also included the real estate industry and earnings reports for major Chicago area companies like McDonald's and Walgreens.
  • Collaborated with editors to refine drafts, ensuring consistent tone and style across various platforms.
  • Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
  • Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.

Staff Writer

Daily Herald
08.1994 - 01.1998
  • Covered local governments, education, community events and crime in Carol Stream, Glendale Heights and surrounding areas.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.
  • Engaged with community sources to facilitate flow of information.


Staf Writer

Anderson Herald Bulletin
10.1992 - 08.1994
  • Covered local government, education, community activities and crime.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Enhanced readership by producing high-quality articles on various topics and adhering to strict deadlines.

Staff Writer

Kokomo Tribune
05.1990 - 10.1992
  • Covered local government, education, community events, crime and agriculture.
  • Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging, and fact-checked stories.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy in writing style.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And French

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana

Skills

    Effective communicator who is able to anticipate problems and work quickly to resolve them

    Able to manage people with competing interests in order to get job done on time,

    Skilled at writing on diverse subjects so people of any background can understand the information

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Elite Command Junk Hauling, LLC
12.2018 - Current

Substitue Teacher

Schaumburg School District 54
01.2016 - 12.2018

Stay at Home Mom

Family Members
06.2004 - 01.2016

Metro Writer

Daily Herald
01.1998 - 06.2004

Staff Writer

Daily Herald
08.1994 - 01.1998

Staf Writer

Anderson Herald Bulletin
10.1992 - 08.1994

Staff Writer

Kokomo Tribune
05.1990 - 10.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism And French

Indiana University

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