Amanda Sorell Email & Phone Number

Seattle, WA, US

I work in a highly collaborative, deadline-driven environment to develop, improve, and optimize print and online articles on a wide range of topics, including homesteading, natural health, and renewable energy.

I updated, built, and proofread analysts' intel documents to include their new titles, assignments, priorities, and research.

Greater Seattle Area

I fact-checked and edited several articles per issue of this startup magazine about conscientious business; acted as a liaison between lead editors and sources to confirm quotations; and wrote web articles on assigned topics by conducting interviews and research.

Pittsburg, KS

I edited and fact-checked content for Pittsburg's newspaper, The Morning Sun, and coordinated its layout using InDesign, including photo size and placement, story placement, and the creative development of each page — all on a tight deadline. I also wrote headlines, photo captions, teases, decks and other elements for print and online publication. A couple.

Lawrence, KS

I set up, served, and cleaned up both small and large events in various buildings on campus. I also organized buffet lines, set tables, decorated, served food and drinks, did the dishes, cleaned the dining and serving areas, and responded to patrons' questions and requests.

Lawrence, KS

This was my first crack at being an editor, and it put stars in my eyes. I negotiated with writers and designers to improve clarity, flow, organization, depth and overall content in news, feature and sports stories; wrote headlines, decks, captions and teasers for each edited story; and used a content management system to place stories, photos, headlines.

Lawrence, KS

I coordinated and promoted the student-run radio station’s live events, held regular office hours twice per week, and promoted and prepared for KJHK shows. I also hired staff members and held monthly meetings to appoint tasks and train the staff in all aspects of KJHK’s live events and promotional community involvement.

Omaha, NE

I promoted bands on the Saddle Creek label, including merchandise sales and poster distribution, and I took inventory of the merchandise warehouse.

Albion, NE

When I was 16, I started a business called "Shake, Rattle, 'n' Roll" and became a self-employed dance instructor. Options for dance classes in our rural area were limited, so I worked to create a fun, movement-oriented environment for local children and teens. I instructed two ballet classes, two tap classes, two jazz classes, and two clogging classes to.

Bachelor’S Degree, Journalism

Activities and Societies: KJHK, The University Daily Kansan

Bachelor’S Degree, Creative Writing