Freelance contributor as a script writer for the Donut Media and The Drive YouTube channels.

Selects most pertinent information to be included in condensed lesson plans designed for educators and administratorsResearches useful facts to bolster lesson plansDesigns layouts and art for pamphlets, educational lesson plans, and in-house presentationsSchedules assignments and submission dates with immediate supervisor

Independently capitalized on an untapped market by creating an all-natural, non-dairy, gluten-free ice cream productEstablished reliable, symbiotic relationships with both local and national retailersEncouraged strong interpersonal relationships through face-to-face conversations as well as social media and phone communication Filed all required state registrations and oversaw facility inspectionsMaintained client lists, product databases, inventories, and bookkeepingCoordinated staff, event, and production schedules by determining the most effective use of time and resourcesOrganized a meticulous filing system for receipts, invoices, shipment orders, etc.Created original, intuitive community branding advertised across social media platformsPlanned events both independently and collaboratively with business partnersHarnessed social media and public events for cost-effective marketing initiativesSuccessfully negotiated sale of formula to large national competitor

Performed administrative duties including scheduling phone and email interviews, handling all staff-requested faxes, copies, and outgoing mailReviewed articles and suggested edits on all copy assignedParticipated in staff discussions concerning upcoming issues, article ideas, and layoutAuthored a regular column published in the monthly magazine and onlineUpdated the publication’s website, Twitter account, and Facebook page with current article photos and linksAssistant Editor, 2010 to March 2011Authored numerous additional articles for print and web as well as a regular columnRequested and conducted original interviews both over the phone and via emailConducted and recorded interviews using digital devicesManaged department calendars using OutlookConstructed timelines and written material for annual conference event brochuresAddressed customer service concerns via phone and emailUpdated entirety of the Claims magazine’s website content dailyAnticipated possible staff scheduling conflictsCoordinated with the art department about photo selection, layout, and cover choiceDiscussed direction of the publication in daily meetings with the editor-in-chiefDiligently proofread all contributed articles prior to publicationProofread editor-in-chief’s articles before print