I am a content writing professional with six years of progressive experience applying language arts skills to enhance print and digital media projects and internal communications seeking writing and editing opportunities. I am experienced in writing and editing both fiction and nonfiction as well as web content. I excel at creating and editing compelling, audience-appropriate works for multiple industries.
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Tonesa Jones
Editor
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
New South Associates, Inc
Editor
04.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to write, edit, and format copy for project reports, websites, interpretive signs, brochures, and posters that adhered to both company style and standards provided by agencies, states, and federal entities
- Performed sensitivity readings to ensure public facing documents used appropriate language to refer to marginalized groups
- Developed writing workshops for experienced and new authors
- Managed projects from first draft to final deliverable by coordinating with Project Managers, Authors, and Graphic Designers
- Provided constructive feedback for authors on technical reports
U.S Small Business Administration, FOCE
Program Support Assistant
10.2018 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Assisted with communication efforts in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands in response to Hurricanes Maria and Urma by copyediting and distributing internal communications, creating and updating program materials, and performing other administrative functions
- Managed travel and accommodations and supply request from 80 staff members. Responded to inquiries from Public Affairs Specialists
US Small Business Administration, FOCE
Public Affairs Specialist
10.2018 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Acted as a spokesperson for the Office of Disaster Assistance in response to Hurricanes Michael and Florence by participating in interviews and public forums and conducting public outreach to convey information about the disaster program
- Prepared press releases and presentations directed to target audiences within the public, the media, and government
- Established relationships with local media outlets for dissemination of information
- Compiled reports summarizing key metrics related to public engagement
The Marble Collection
Editorial Intern
09.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Mentored high school creative writers and visual artists
- Provided feedback on short stories and artist's statements
- Provided guidance throughout the revision and publication process
- Prepared written communications for sponsorship outreach email campaign.
- Proofread Winter 2016 edition of th print magazine, a publication circulated to all Boston area schools.
The Names Project Foundation - Aids Memorial Quilt
Writing Intern
06.2016 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Wrote, and recorded podcasts that focused on highlighting and developing humanizing stories about women of color who died due to complications related to HIV for Quilt Stories App
- Conducted archival research and employed storytelling skills to create uplifting and inspiring narratives.
- Strategized to develop the appropriate tone for each quilt story.
Education
Savannah College of Art & DesignAtlanta, GA
Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A from Writing
06.2017
University Overview
University of Alabama At BirminghamBirmingham, AL
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A from Creative Writing
05.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Copyediting
- Style Guides
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Acrobat
- Storytelling
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Narrative Writing
- Press Release Writing
- Chicago Style
- AP Style
- Society of American Archaeology Style
Timeline
Editor
New South Associates, Inc
04.2019 - Current
Program Support Assistant
U.S Small Business Administration, FOCE
10.2018 - 06.2019
Public Affairs Specialist
US Small Business Administration, FOCE
10.2018 - 01.2019
Editorial Intern
The Marble Collection
09.2016 - 12.2016
Writing Intern
The Names Project Foundation - Aids Memorial Quilt
06.2016 - 08.2016
Savannah College of Art & Design
Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A from Writing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A from Creative Writing
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