Elizabeth Collins Email & Phone Number

Williamsburg, Va, Us

Wrote articles and blogs about financial topics for the Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness (FINRED).Wrote monthly eNewsletters and spearheaded newsletter revamp, growing subscribers by more than 10 percent in two months. Suggested and developed new, comprehensive editorial calendar.Overhauled organizational style guide to better reflect local style and content requirements. Created word count chart.Edited infographics, flyers, website content, social… Show more Wrote articles and blogs about financial topics for the Department of Defense Office of Financial Readiness (FINRED).Wrote monthly eNewsletters and spearheaded newsletter revamp, growing subscribers by more than 10 percent in two months. Suggested and developed new, comprehensive editorial calendar.Overhauled organizational style guide to better reflect local style and content requirements. Created word count chart.Edited infographics, flyers, website content, social media posts, reports, articles, blogs, brochures, agendas, and event and marketing materials for content, accuracy, layout, AP and military style, grammar, and punctuation.Supported annual FINRED training symposium: registered guests, developed materials, monitored meetings, and supported speakers. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Wrote a wide variety of content for official Navy magazine, including 40-plus profiles, battle narratives, obituaries, and blogs, as well as features about technology, sexual assault, wellness, and history.Conducted in-depth interviews with subject matter experts, policy makers, and other personnel. Conducted extensive background research using internal and external sources, including the National Archives, the Library of Congress, Navy investigations, Congressional reports, and primary… Show more Wrote a wide variety of content for official Navy magazine, including 40-plus profiles, battle narratives, obituaries, and blogs, as well as features about technology, sexual assault, wellness, and history.Conducted in-depth interviews with subject matter experts, policy makers, and other personnel. Conducted extensive background research using internal and external sources, including the National Archives, the Library of Congress, Navy investigations, Congressional reports, and primary source letters and diaries.Served as daily print editor: Reviewed, evaluated, and proofread articles; provided feedback. Fact checked and copy edited magazine proofs and website for Associated Press (AP) style, military style, spelling, grammar, and compliance errors. Provided quality assurance on content, composition, design, and imagery.Collaborated with graphic designers, strategists, video producers, and Navy customers to meet deadlines and support content development requirements; developed topics, story ideas, and formats to communicate strategic messages and reach target audiences.Uploaded stories to Navy.mil using content management system; formatted articles for the web; inserted keywords in copy and headers for search engine optimization.Consulted on interview questions/techniques. Conducted training sessions to improve the writing of 30-plus junior sailors; developed style guide and training materials.Served as print awards advisor: Shaped competitive story concepts and selected sailors’ stories for submission to DOD Thomas Jefferson Awards program; helped judge Navy Media Awards. Show less

Fort Meade, Md

Wrote 120-plus features and profiles for Army’s official magazine, including pieces about medicine, science, military families, quality of life programs, TBIs, and behavioral health. Named DOD civilian writer of the year.Worked with public affairs officers and commanders to relay strategic messages to target audiences. Participated in operational team planning and served on editorial boards; exchanged ideas and strategies to plan information campaigns.Interviewed subject matter… Show more Wrote 120-plus features and profiles for Army’s official magazine, including pieces about medicine, science, military families, quality of life programs, TBIs, and behavioral health. Named DOD civilian writer of the year.Worked with public affairs officers and commanders to relay strategic messages to target audiences. Participated in operational team planning and served on editorial boards; exchanged ideas and strategies to plan information campaigns.Interviewed subject matter experts, policy makers, and Medal of Honor recipients. Conducted extensive research using LexisNexis, the National Archives, the Library of Congress, Army investigations, Congressional reports, and primary source letters and diaries.Took thousands of high-resolution photographs; edited photos; located hundreds of modern and historical photographs; consulted with editor and graphic designers to develop award-winning layouts.Copy edited magazine proofs and website for AP style, military style, spelling, grammar, and factual errors. Provided quality assurance on content and composition; inserted key words in copy and headers for SEO. Show less

Arlington, Va

Wrote hundreds of news, sports, and feature articles for web-based, military wire service on issues including suicide prevention, wounded soldier health care, Army families, and technology; reprinted on websites and in newspapers worldwide.Attended press conferences, military demonstrations, and Congressional hearings; interviewed hundreds of subjects from four-star generals to wounded soldiers to the last living WWI veteran.Took thousands of high-resolution photographs; edited… Show more Wrote hundreds of news, sports, and feature articles for web-based, military wire service on issues including suicide prevention, wounded soldier health care, Army families, and technology; reprinted on websites and in newspapers worldwide.Attended press conferences, military demonstrations, and Congressional hearings; interviewed hundreds of subjects from four-star generals to wounded soldiers to the last living WWI veteran.Took thousands of high-resolution photographs; edited photos; created photo stories.Selected and uploaded hundreds of stories to Army.mil using content management system. Copy edited articles for AP style, military style, spelling, grammar, and factual errors. Show less

Fort Monmouth, Nj

Wrote news and feature articles about local command issues, safety, quality of life programs, military history, and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) for weekly paper.Wrote press releases; responded to media queries; coordinated media interviews; escorted media.Drafted speeches for commanders using key messages and talking points; coordinated speaking engagements.Drafted BRAC communications plan and Q&A; helped develop Fort Monmouth BRAC website.Served… Show more Wrote news and feature articles about local command issues, safety, quality of life programs, military history, and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) for weekly paper.Wrote press releases; responded to media queries; coordinated media interviews; escorted media.Drafted speeches for commanders using key messages and talking points; coordinated speaking engagements.Drafted BRAC communications plan and Q&A; helped develop Fort Monmouth BRAC website.Served three-month tour at Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA) at the Pentagon: Coordinated community events; responded to media queries; escorted media; wrote news stories and media advisories. Show less

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Coordinated speaking and recognition opportunities for soldiers at veterans’ meetings and national sporting and entertainment events as part of the Army’s Operation Tribute to Freedom program. Directed, managed, planned, organized, and oversaw day-to-day coordination of Soldier participation in and media for nationwide Kenny Rogers concert tour, resulting in millions of media impressions.Coordinated with managers on executing projects; worked with team to respond to… Show more Coordinated speaking and recognition opportunities for soldiers at veterans’ meetings and national sporting and entertainment events as part of the Army’s Operation Tribute to Freedom program. Directed, managed, planned, organized, and oversaw day-to-day coordination of Soldier participation in and media for nationwide Kenny Rogers concert tour, resulting in millions of media impressions.Coordinated with managers on executing projects; worked with team to respond to tight-turnaround proposals and meet contract requirements. Sought guidance from customers and interacted with clients to achieve project goals. Created content for events and applied client-specific formatting and style standards; wrote press releases, pitched media, and coordinated interviews. Wrote speeches, talking points, promotional materials, case studies, reports, and communications plans and campaigns; created document templates. Show less

M.A., Nonfiction Writing

Public Affairs Qualification Course

B.A., English

Activities and Societies: GPA: 3.75; Magna cum Laude; Honors in English; Dean’s List; Golden Key International Honor Society; National.

Summer Program In English

Education record

Activities and Societies: Freshman Honors Program Transferred to The College of William and Mary after freshman year.

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Education record

Education record