Conducting research on other graduate programs, hiring trends, and new technology relevant to the field of professional writing in order to assist professors in the English Department with the development of a graduate certificate in professional editingPreparing a presentation for the Kennesaw State administration to demonstrate the need for such a certificate, both for aspiring writers/editors and for the benefit of the university

Produced well-written materials for clients and c21 including press releases, event alerts and media pitchesEdited content, finalized content layout and disseminated weekly e-newsletter for the American Marketing AssociationAssisted in the preparation of clients' Web site launches by writing and editing copy, creating links to external resources and providing suggestions for layout design and content organizationEffectively managed strategic media relations for clients and c21 by creating clip reports, researching production schedules and conducting follow-up calls

Thoroughly and accurately fact-checked articles for Atlanta magazine, Atlanta Magazine's HOME and Georgia College GuideCarefully proofread copy during fact-checking to assist the copy editorResearched and wrote concise copy on healthcare, pet care and a local storeowner for two monthly issues (November and February) Researched and wrote three blog posts appearing on the "Pop-o-matic ATL"(September and October) and "Covered Dish" (October) blogs on the publication's Web siteResearched and wrote three student ambassador profiles for the Georgia College Guide

Coordinated all aspects of book production and made sure deadlines were met efficiently and to high-quality standardsSuccessfully recruited and retained a talented staff of editors, designers, writers and photographersEffectively trained and supervised paid staff of 14 editors Thoroughly copy edited all stories, inspected all spreads for design quality and continuity, and prepared them for printing by creating PDFs with Enfocus

Helped publicize, set-up and run annual fundraising events, which included a Rome Braves game; a duck labeling party; a cocktail-attire gala featuring a concert, champagne reception, silent and live auctions, and a catered dinner; a parade; a dinner and concert on the lawn by the Etowah River; a 5k run; a day of service; and a duck derby with ducks racing down the Etowah and an all-day riverside festivalSuccessfully expanded online coverage of upcoming eventsWrote several articles to pitch to local publications and recorded six PSAs for the local am radio stationProduced summer newsletter for the organization and its publics

Developed and executed a campaign plan to increase awareness of resources available to Parkinson's disease patients and their families in Northwest Georgia. Assisted in planning special events to raise awareness (art show and trivia night)Assisted in creating promotional materials (brochures, business cards, event fliers, letterheads, and a new logo)

Copy edited all stories for grammar, quality and AP style Checked spreads for continuity in style and well-designed layoutsAided in staff recruitment/retention efforts through class presentations, online and print publicity materials, and staff development sessionsWrote several in-depth feature articles on current issues, local events, and newsworthy individuals

Created 20 well-designed spread layoutsDetermined story and photo content needed and made sure all assignments were given to strong writers and photographers and completed by deadlineCopy edited all stories for grammar, quality and AP style

Assisted in copy editing of stories Assisted in editing layout designs Researched and wrote several quality feature articles each month, all requiring interviews both in person and over the phone