Brittany Gettys Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Greater Seattle Area

Wrote and edited editorial pieces with a focus on current events, entertainment, and special interests for online publication. Curated and selected images for articles in order to inspire and draw in readership.Formatted articles in accordance with a given set of parameters and design standards for online publication.

- Copyedited an average of 20 short stories a day for online and print publication in both magazines and anthologies according to a provided set of magazine-brand specifications. - Formatted and copy edited print issues of the magazines in Adobe Digital Editions for ebook publication. - Read short stories submitted to the magazine for publication and determined quality of submission and the sub mission’s publishability based on a provided set of parameters and criteria. - Assisted with the publication’s website upkeep via generating web-copy, updating webpages, and copy-editing online content. - Helped manage Lightspeed’s social media channels (blog, facebook, tumblr, etc), by posting relevant, up-to-date content, evaluating page-view stats, and coordinating online outreach efforts - Performed data entry and analysis of Lightspeed Magazine’s readership and sales stats for Editor’ in Chief’s evaluation. - Supported Editorial team by directing phone calls and paperwork flow, organizing meetings and conference calls, and acting as inter-office liaison.

Bellevue, Washingtong

- Supported managers in the achievement of all financial and operational objectives with regards to expense control, merchandising, audits/checklists, and reports. - Coordinated team meetings, employee reviews, and staff scheduling. - Assisted SM with the hiring and vetting of all staff, from interview screenings, new-hire paperwork, and background checks. - Organized daily store operations from staff scheduling, shipment orders, and conference calls. - Worked with SM to design store layout and the merchandising of each store category (apparel, books, children's, etc.) to facilitate browsing and discovery, as well as sales. - Implemented visual merchandising directives and maintained standards consistent with company brand strategies. - Analyzed sales data to determine which products sold well and what did not, and subsequently coordinated merchandising and marketing strategies with DM and SM to improve sales based on collected data.

- Reviewed television shows- Wrote editorial pieces related to TV and Entertainment for publication.

- Interviewed authors and industry professionals and composed write-ups of said interviews for publication- Generated web-copy for individual interviews and articles geared towards drawing in readership

Brooklyn, New York

- Managed Pratt Success blog content via writing articles, editing work of blog contributors, and designing and managing blog layout - Secured and conducted interviews with Pratt Alumni in order to connect them with Pratt Students through Pratt Success blog features and online videos. - Conducted educational outreach through collaboration with Pratt faculty and staff to inform students about the CCPD mission statement, current events, and projects - Assisted fellow Pratt Students in acquiring internships and building foundations for successful careers outside of Pratt- Cultivated strong relationships with a vast variety of clientele and staff to form strong group interpersonal relations and partnerships in order to achieve original project goals in a team based environment through active collaboration with outside groups. - Designed fundraising products including rubber bracelets, tee- shirts, and buttons for brand specific identity.

Brooklyn, New York

- Served as intermediary between Pratt Institute Faculty and Willoughby Residence Hall residents to further satisfaction and administrative understanding between both parties- Built strong relationships with Pratt Institute faculty and student body in order to ensure resident satisfaction and safety in Willoughby Hall- Organized and managed events designed to further community spirit and satisfaction in Willoughby Hall- Advised a network of Pratt Students in building leadership and community service skills

Interlake High School, Bellevue Wa

- Instructed and assisted high school students with disabilities (Downs Syndrome, Autism, etc.) in essay writing and building social skills.

Bellevue, Washington

- Managed staff for promotional projects and facilitated tasks for deadline completion and edited staff’s works.- Conducted education outreach through collaboration with the Interlake Student Body to inform them about the organization’s mission statement and current projects. - Cultivated strong relationships with a vast variety of clientele, and staff to form strong group interpersonal relations and partnerships in order to achieve original project goals in a team based environment through active collaboration with outside groups. - Designed fundraising products including rubber bracelets, tee- shirts, and buttons for brand specific identity.