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Report and write for Reuters, Us Weekly, Coastal Review Online, StarNews, Greater Wilmington Business Journal, Encore, Devour, etc.; create weekly blog content for Intracoastal Realty; serve as Social Media Specialist for LM Restaurants; acted as Social Media Coordinator for the Town of Carolina Beach; worked as Communication Director for Hits Tech; headed social media and assisted with PR and marketing for Competition Dining events.

Edited all printed and electronic communication for clients; wrote marketing copy to generate interest in events; worked with local printing companies to secure signs and other printed materials for conferences; created social media posts to promote clients’ activities.

Covered the local business community with a focus on the retail and film industries; used social media to promote the newspaper and my work; helped launch and regularly contributed to award-winning MyReporter.com; designed pages for various sections; edited copy from reporters; used news judgment to select wire stories and photos.

Wrote articles and edited copy for StarNews, Wilmington Magazine, Focus on the Coast magazine, Cape Fear Relocation Guide, etc.; assisted businesses and individuals with marketing and book publishing.

Planned and proofread all editorial content; managed 10 freelance writers; promoted newspaper at community events; wrote business-related articles; developed story ideas.

Marketed and managed First Call for Help information referral service; created quarterly newsletter; published Community Resource Directory of all regional human-services agencies.

Wrote news and feature articles on various subjects; developed story ideas; attended local government meetings.

Designed pages for vairous sections; edited copy from reporters; used news judgment to select wire stories and photos.

Assisted with media requests; compiled university calendar of events for statewide distribution.