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Whitney Barnes

Marshall,MO

Summary

I am a Missouri Press Association award winning writer with a strong focus on feature writing and research skills. I am proficient in photo editing and proofreading, and excel at creating compelling content that consistently meets stringent deadlines. I bring a unique blend of creativity and precision, which is reflected in every project I take on, enabling the delivery of high-quality work that captivates and retains reader interest.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Writer

Cherry Road Media
Marshall, MO
03.2024 - Current
  • Conduct indepth interviews and research to write news stories
  • Track current trends and newsworthy events in the area.
  • Develop relationships with sources in order to obtain information
  • Expertise in researching, factchecking, and verifying information
  • Procient in Microsoft Oce Suite, photo editing software, and other related applications
  • Write feature stories, press releases, and other content for magazine, website and daily newspaper
  • Edit and proofread all written materials to ensure accuracy and consistency prior to publication
  • Shoot photos to accompany stories, and edited them to meet the publication’s standards
  • Maintain a working knowledge of AP style guidelines
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines

Paginator

Cherry Road Media
Marshall, MO
08.2020 - 03.2024
  • 4+ years of professional experience in Pagination and Graphic Design
  • Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and prioritize tasks eectively
  • Skilled in typography and layout
  • Ability to work independently
  • Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign, as well as QuarkXpress to create innovative designs for Newspapers, tabloids and magazines
  • Knowledgeable of printing processes and specications
  • Responsible for the pagination of weekly Newspaper content, including proofreading and editing articles to ensure accuracy and clarity
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure accuracy of content and layout
  • Managed the daily workow of the pagination process to ensure timely completion

Staff Writer

Marshall Democrat News
Marshall, MO
12.2017 - 08.2020
  • Conducted indepth interviews and research to write news stories
  • Tracked current trends and newsworthy events in the area
  • Developed relationships with sources in order to obtain information
  • Expertise in researching, factchecking, and verifying information
  • Procient in Microsoft Oce Suite, photo editing software, and other related applications
  • Wrote feature stories, press releases, and other content for magazine, tabloid, website and daily newspaper
  • Edited and proofread all written materials to ensure accuracy and consistency prior to publication
  • Shot photos to accompany stories, and edited them to meet the publication’s standards
  • Maintained a working knowledge of AP style guidelines
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines

Household Manager

Self Employed Services
Marshall, MO
04.2011 - 12.2017
  • Managed household budget and organized nancial records
  • Created and maintained a safe, secure, and healthy environment for the family
  • Purchased and shopped for groceries and household items
  • Scheduled and coordinated household maintenance and repairs
  • Coordinated and monitored all household services, such as utilities, security, and insurance
  • Planned and coordinated family events, parties, and vacations
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills in managing meals, school transport and extracurricular activities
  • Manage all daily household operations, including cleaning, laundry, meal planning , cooking and errand running
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve the organization of the home
  • Assisted in the development of children by providing educational support, creating routines, and fostering positive behavior

Training Manager

Taco Bell
Marshall, MO
01.2004 - 04.2011
  • Trained new customer service associates on company procedures and policies
  • Monitored training performance and identied areas for improvement
  • Answered customers’ inquiries and provided solutions to their problems
  • Handled dicult customer situations in a calm and professional manner
  • Welcomed customers to the restaurant, identied their orders and provided accurate information on menu items
  • Operated cash register with prociency, handled money, and balanced out cash drawer on a daily basis
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area
  • Processed orders in a fast paced environment, providing outstanding customer service
  • Ensured that all orders were accurate and correct before being given to customers
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with customers and coworkers
  • Ensured appropriate food handling procedures were followed, including stocking, storing, wrapping and dating
  • Prepared food according to company policy and safe food handling guidelines and regulations

Education

English

State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO

Journalism And Mass Communication

Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO

Skills

  • Effective writing
  • Feature writing
  • Strong research skills
  • Deadline management
  • Interviewing
  • Editing written materials
  • Content creation
  • Proofreading proficiency
  • Audience engagement
  • Ethical reporting
  • Grammar mastery
  • Fact-checking accuracy
  • Style guide adherence
  • Press release writing
  • Headline crafting
  • Photo editing
  • Layout design

Timeline

Staff Writer

Cherry Road Media
03.2024 - Current

Paginator

Cherry Road Media
08.2020 - 03.2024

Staff Writer

Marshall Democrat News
12.2017 - 08.2020

Household Manager

Self Employed Services
04.2011 - 12.2017

Training Manager

Taco Bell
01.2004 - 04.2011

English

State Fair Community College

Journalism And Mass Communication

Missouri Valley College
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