Denise Ray Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Atlanta, Georgia

Metro Atlanta

• Envisioned concept of the organization based on research from MS Criminal Justice• Prepared and submitted documentation to receive IRS 501© 3 designation • Recruited and trained board of directors• Maintain strategic and operational responsibility of the programs, volunteers, expansion and execution of the mission of Isabelle’s Book Club• Established and maintain the digital marketing for the charity resulting in the addition of 162 followers, 2,345 site visits, 155 mentions and 704,000 impressions within a 28-day period.• Recruited, trained and manage 100 volunteers• Met with jail commanders and sheriffs to implement the program in three local jails• Partnered with Barnes & Noble to secure a source of free books for distribution• Wrote award winning grants totaling $1,500 and in-kind grants• Run organization through volunteer efforts and use donations for website, annual fees and book purchases• Authored "Somebody I love is in Jail" as a means to help children of inmates understand life behind bars and allay their concerns• File annual reports to state and federal agencies• Presenting speaker Georgia Sheriff’s Association Summer Conference (scheduled)• Spokesperson for organization at speaking engagements• Maintain data for grant writing• Designed and wrote printed marketing materials.

Big Canoe, Georgia

• Prioritized news stories for submission and placement in monthly regional newspaper with circulation of over 17,000• Crafted accurate and objective articles covering Dawson County including features, courts & crime and government• Took photographs to accompany articles and edited them as necessary• Copyedited proofs• Interviewed people in a wide range of circumstances including emergency situations, investigations and homicides • Created cut lines for photos and headlines for articles• Researched topics to enhance articles• Multi-year Georgia Press Association award winning writer• Built relationships and established reliable sources of information for use in future stories • Wrote copy, headlines and cut lines on a tight deadline• Increased circulation of the paper by sourcing locations for distribution

Reporter for metro Atlanta media company serving north Fulton and Forsyth counties offering online and print publications with circulation of 75K. • Write 5-7 articles weekly and submit by deadline• Take photographs to illustrate article• Edit photos as needed• Engage subjects of article in conversation during interview to obtain information• Accurately quote subject of articles• Research topic to generate interview questions and supplement article• Create media contacts• Copyedit proofs• Create headlines for articles and cut lines for photos

Crafted informational blogs designed to educate travelers on travel safety, timesaving tips, luggage features/performance and industry changes.

Dawsonville, Ga

• Designed and edited weekly 16-24 page newspaper with readership of over 3,000 until the periodical was sold and staff was relieved of duties• Uncovered timely information based on investigative research and interviews to create relevant articles • Submitted 5-7 articles with photos by three-day deadline• Designed 16-24 page newspaper within 12 hours• Edited photos as needed• Covered government meetings, police beat and community news• Crafted questions for interviews• Copyedited proofs

• Researched possible articles concerning significant issues pertaining to the city of Cumming, Georgia and surrounding Forsyth County that would be of interest to readers• Provided accurate, timely and informative articles with appropriate photographs• Worked under strict deadlines in fast-paced environment

Implemented and maintained marketing techniques utilizing social media and designed marketing materials in an intern capacity. Organized book launches, publicity events, and advertising of published works.

Master Of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice

Bachelor Of Arts, English With A Concentration In Writing And Publishing

Activities and Societies: Sigma Tau DeltaDean's List, President's List and Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society).