Freelance Blog Writers : Mobile, Alabama

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Ricky C. Allen Jr. Education • Averett University: Bachelors in Business Administration, 2008- *Will graduate June 2012 • London School of Journalism Diplomas (2) - Journalism and News writing, Sub Editing and Design, 2001-2003 • U.S. Navy Training (Journalism, Photography, Public Affairs) 1997 – 2010 Professional Experience Gannett Media Technologies International August 2011 – November 2011 Knowledge Management Specialist • Wrote technical articles for Knowledge Centered Support. • Created Marketing materials for the promotion of GMTI’s Knowledge Centered Support. Marketing Initiatives included: o More exposure for GMTI’s Knowledge Centered Support to employees and markets serviced o Greater metrics for analyzing effectiveness of Knowledge Management articles being created o More information to provide to senior staff at monthly meetings to bring awareness of the progress of KCS and its ongoing initiatives. Allied Technology Group, Inc. March 2009 – June 2011 Technical Writer/Marketing Specialist • Wrote technical user manual for imagery/video uploads to USCG Visual Imagery, Defense Imagery and Video Distribution (DVIDS). • Developed public affairs study guide that included Information about USCG districts; CG aircraft and ship information; and the layout of public affairs guidelines for imagery approval. • Utilized PIER tools to manage command website, upload photos, videos, and press releases. • Provided Knowledge Management support. • Assisted in writing documentation for the watchstation. • Dispatched various news alerts on information regarding the U.S. Coast Guard that requires viewing by supervisors and senior staff as soon as it’s released by media. • Contributed to the U.S. Coast Guard and Blog Summary Report, comprised of news clips gathered from the internet and distributed throughout the U.S. Coast Guard community. Circulation= 4,000. • Helped establish and maintain the Public Affairs Watch for U.S. Coast Guard’s Atlantic Area Command Center until contract’s expiration. • Provided input for Admiral’s daily morning brief via the Public Affairs Slide. • Coordinated with the different watch stations in the Atlantic Area Command Center (Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, Maritime Pollution Prevention, etc…) to ensure a cohesive workplace in regards to information sharing and dissemination. • Utilized social media tools and HTML for embedding video and imagery for senior staff viewing. Previous Work Experience Scotland County Parks September 2007 – March 2008 Marketing Specialist • Provided Website development and management. • Utilized HTML coding that also included generating forms, web effects imagery placement. • Consulted with the Board of Supervisors. • Wrote press releases, took photographs, and managed department newsletter in support of parks and recreation activities. • Created website using HTML to provide an online presence and provided public affairs guidance to the Scotland County Board of Supervisors. Laurinburg Exchange/ Community News-Advertiser January 2005 – August 2007 Managing Editor • Served as Managing Editor of the Laurinburg Exchange (daily) and Community News-Advertiser (weekly). • Managed newspaper operations, layout, and design and a staff of eight reporters. Uploaded newspaper to company website each night using HTML. Oversaw updated material to website. Military Experience U.S. Navy (Active and Reserves) March 1997 – January 2010 Mass Communications Specialist • Provided public affairs and visual communication to various U.S. Department of Defense installations. • Presented the U.S. Navy to Naval and civilian audiences, through a variety of media. • Wrote and produced both print and broadcast journalism, including news and feature stories for military and civilian newspapers, magazines, and television and radio stations. • Recorded still and video photography of military operations, exercises, and other Navy events.

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Summary Results-driven Education Specialist with a passion for engaging and coaching educators with high quality leadership, meaningful professional development, and strong mentor support to help them reach their goals and realize their best potential. ¬ Key Strengths ? Proven curriculum and instruction design strategies that result in student motivation, engagement, and achievement ? Strong leadership skills with continuous improvement background ? ¬Advanced use of instructional technology in the classroom and professional staff development ? Expert in assessment techniques, strategies, and evaluation ? Demonstrated research skills in classroom and community projects¬ ¬ Employment History ¬August 2009 - June 2011 Salem-Keizer Public Schools Salem, Oregon Middle School Math Teacher & Program Coordinator ? ¬Pioneered the integration of new assessment, presentation, and teaching technologies into the math curriculum in order to increase student engagement ? Created Continuous Classroom Improvement (CCI) program to boost student motivation and achievement using individual reflection and immediate feedback ? Awarded $4500 grant to fund assessment technology and CCI research ? Led staff trainings in the optimal use of classroom assessment technology and the CCI program ? Empowered students with rigorous and relevant lesson plans, and the expectation of taking control of their own improvement and achievement ? Designed inquiry-based and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners ? Collaborated with PLC team to reach goals throughout the year ? Parent and staff recommendations are available on request¬ ¬ ¬January 2006 - May 2009 Albuquerque Public Schools Albuquerque, New Mexico Middle School Teacher Leader ? ¬Led successful grade-level team of teachers in raising state test scores in all content areas ? Coordinated academic interventions alongside colleagues for struggling students ? Facilitated very high student achievement on state tests in science ? Secured funding for school weather station through $2600 APS/Qwest Grant ? Partnered with area scientists and other professionals to develop in-class site demonstrations and real-life science lessons ? Launched peer helper program with counselors to prevent and address bullying and to address other student needs¬ ¬ Academic Background M.A. Science Education, Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, UT, 2010 ¬ ¬B.A. Elementary Education, New Mexico Highlands University, Rio Rancho, NM, 2006 ¬ ? ¬Oregon State Initial II Teacher Certification (K-8), 2011 ? Highly-qualified Mathematics (K-8), 2007 ? Middle-level Science Endorsement, 2009 ? Outstanding Student Teacher Award, NMHU, 2006¬

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE LEDUC REP – LEDUC WEEKLY NEWSPAPER (FULL TIME) Jan 2011–current General Reporter/Photographer • Responsible for completing a minimum of eight plus stories per week. Stories includes sports, council meetings, court, general stories • Responsible for taking, editing and laying out sports and news photos on a weekly basis. • Covered a wide range of sporting events and stories (hockey, soccer, football, track, skiing, curling..etc) • Responsible for laying out the sports section (3-6 pages) every week • Spent two periods during my current employment where I was the acting editor. The most recent period I was in charge of the Leduc Rep newsroom ran from Oct. 15 to Nov. 7. • Provided copy and photos for the Devon Dispatch, Beaumont News and County Market weekly newspapers along with yearly special pullouts • Responsible for working at least one weekend a month covering community events in Leduc, Beaumont, Devon and the surrounding area • Adept in InDesign, Photoshop and QuarkXPress • Adept in posting to Facebook, Twitter and blogging • Received a level of video training at the Calgary Sun • Created a good rapport with coaches, parents, and important figures in the community • Uploaded photos and stories to The Rep’s website on a weekly basis ATHABASCA ADVOCATE – ATHABASCA WEEKLY NEWSPAPER (FULL TIME) Dec 2009–Dec 2010 Sports/General Reporter/Photographer • Responsible for completing a minimum of eight plus stories per week, which included filling the sports section every week along with several news stories. • Responsible for taking, editing and laying out sports and news photos on a weekly basis. • Covered a wide range of sporting events and stories (hockey, soccer, football, track, skiing, curling..etc) • Responsible for laying out the sports section (usually eight plus pages) along with proofreading every week. • Covered a various amount of news events. • News coverage includes: court, council meetings, school board meetings, election coverage, story features and other newsy events. • Provided copy and photos for the Town and Country weekly newspaper along with other publications (Natural Resources twice a year) • Coordinated special sport sections twice a year (Summer and winter sports showcase) • Adept in photoshop and QuarkXPress. • Created a good rapport with coaches, parents, and important figures in the community • Uploaded photos to the newspaper’s website every week • The Advocate received best sports pages in its circulation category from the AWNA in 2010, when I was the sports reporter LEDUC REPRESENTATIVE – LEDUC WEEKLY NEWSPAPER (SUMMER INTERNSHIP) June 2009–August 2009 Reporter/Photographer • Responsible for completing a minimum of six stories per week, taking photos whenever needed, and filling the sports section with photos and stories per week • Responsible for laying out pages along with proofreading every week • Responsible for sports section layout every week • Attend various news events during three months- Attended court, various sporting events, council meetings, interviews with political figures • Provided copy and photos for the Beaumont La Nouvelle and Devon Dispatch • Covered weekend work for Leduc County (Devon, Beaumont, Thorsby, Warburg) • Helped in Camrose for layout off newspaper on day of • Created a good rapport with sports coaches and parents • Posted in online blog along with Twitter updates WETASKIWIN TIMES – WETASKIWIN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER (FIVE WEEK INTERNSHIP) May 2009 Reporter/Photographer • Responsible for weekly layout, proofreading and editing • Responsible for editing own photos – coloring, lightening, size, resolution • Covered various news events – school events, council meetings, sporting events, interviews with political figures • Wrote a weekly column • Responsible for writing a minimum of six stories per week along with numerous photos • Covered weekend work – included travel to Millet, Pigeon Lake and the rest of Wetaskiwin County EDUCATION • Grant MacEwan College, Edmonton – Journalism diploma – graduated 2009 • St. Francis Xavier High School, Edmonton – High School Diploma – graduated 2005 • Completed one year of Arts Program – University of Alberta – 2006 VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES • Assistant Coach West Meadowlark – U-12 Boys Outdoor Soccer Oct. 2006 – March 2007 • Head Coach Athabasca — U14 Boys Outdoor Soccer May 2010 – June 2010 • Head Coach West Meadowlark – U-12 Boys Outdoor Soccer June 2007 – Aug. 2007 • Men’s and Women’s soccer sports reporter – Intercamp Newspaper – Sept. 2007 – Oct. 2007

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Anna Phillips SUMMARY PROFILE GRAPHIC DESIGN/RETAIL CONSULTANT TARGETED EMPLOYERS INCLUDE: GRAPHIC DESIGN_ PRINT PUBLICATION_RETAIL/JEWELRY/COSMECTIC CONSULTANT Well qualified and results-oriented Graphic Design and Retail Sales Professional with over 20 years of successful experience in positions of increasing responsibility and duties. Top-performer with a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding goals and customer expectations. Adept at meeting deadlines and at educating customers on products and services and recommending the best options to meet their short-term and long-term needs. Team player with a strong and polished skill set: management, communication, organization, interpersonal, training, and rapport building. Demonstrated success in providing world class customer service to both internal and external customers. Areas of excellence include: Technical Skills • Advertisement Design/Layout Freelance Graphic Design Press and Final Release Checks • InDesign/Photoshop/Illustrator • Scan and Print Utilities Business Scope • Magazines Trade Advertising Corporate Identity • Logo/Package Design • Campaign/Brochure Design Customer Service Business Communications • Leadership/Supervision • Retail Sales/Marketing • Customer Retention Strategies Counter Sales ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Responsible for the design to final production of three state-wide business magazines • Design to final ad distribution of nationwide bimonthly color circulars valued at a quarter of a million dollars • Increased the readership of a regional magazine through creative advertising • Responsible for design and layout of ads for the largest sporting goods mail order catalog in the nation • Garnished high levels of repeat business of retail customers through attention to detail and special customer care CAREER HIGHLIGHTS My E Life, Greensboro, NC 2011-Present Layout/Design Men Today Magazine, Greensboro, NC 2010–2011 Owner/Editor SELifestyle Newspaper, Greensboro, NC 2009–2010 Freelance Graphic Artist Guilford Woman Magazine, Greensboro, NC 2007–2010 Freelance Art Director In The Spotlight Magazine, Greensboro, NC 2005–2005 Freelance Art Director Bizlife Magazine, Greensboro, NC 2002–2004 Art Director Greater Columbia Business Monthly, Florence Pee Dee Journal and Myrtle Beach Business Journal, Columbia, SC 1993–2001 Art Director/Graphic Artist OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE Home Depot, Brassfield, Greensboro, NC 2005-2007 Appointment Setter/Sales Associate Chico’s, Friendly Center, Greensboro, NC 2001–2002 Sales Associate