Rachel Dean Email & Phone Number

Westlake, Ohio, United States

Editorial Manager of Funny and Features.

Westlake, Ohio, United States

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Working to create happiness, laughter, and love every single day by helping people stay connected and communicate with their loved ones. Responsible for crafting cohesive greeting card messages that meet strategic program needs for a wide range of occasions and relationships that provide appropriate message variety to aid in customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with managers, team members, and cross-functional partners to ensure editing choices result in high-quality, salable product for mainstream retail channels. Edited 478 cards over 14 occasions during FY 17 for national retailers such as Target, Wal-Mart, and Dollar General.

Avon Lake, Ohio

Responsible for video and written content for new website and app called LCExplorer.com. Produced weekly videos to highlight local businesses, events, and activities. Created a blog and used Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Vine to increase website traffic and spotlight local businesses in Lorain County. Managed a team of interns to help produce content for the website.

Created and programmed the weekly lineup of programs airing on Z-TV Channel 45.1 using Rushworks A-List Broadcast Automation System. Downloaded and transcoded content into appropriate file formats. Produced video promotional pieces to advertise content.

The University Of Akron / Youngstown State University

Researched and wrote investigative news stories that were published in the Akron Beacon Journal, the Youngstown Vindicator, and TheNewsOutlet.org. Conducted interviews for the purpose of writing, producing, and recording radio pieces to accompany the print media.

Created a video campaign to highlight the success of the organization’s alumni and increase membership. Filmed and edited videos and posted to social media sites. Created and maintained blog. Wrote stories for newsletter. Promoted annual fundraiser using social media and video advertisements.

Elyria, Ohio

Produced promotional videos to showcase local companies on LorainCounty.com, a website for the exchange of local information and commerce in Lorain County. Produced, edited and acted as on-camera talent for instructional videos that were used for customer support, orientation and training. Kept website directory updated and current by communicating on a regular basis with business owners throughout Lorain County.

The University Of Akron

Created, developed, and produced a news and entertainment program for Z-TV titled “Lights, Camera, Akron!” Responsible for all aspects of program production including selecting content, directing live-to-tape studio sessions and editing packages. Trained team members on studio equipment and editing software. Facilitated team meetings to develop ideas and organize production. Wrote and managed participation/service contracts with team members. Evaluated and motivated team members for the purpose of keeping them on task and accountable for fulfilling their contracts. Communicated with WVPX Channel 23 to ensure program was delivered in a timely manner for their regularly scheduled broadcast line-up.

Worked on the live, daily entertainment program, “New Day Cleveland.” Participated in brainstorming and creative sessions with producers. Wrote and uploaded articles to website and social media sites. Worked in the control room with the online producer. Wrote scripts for the talent and imported them into the teleprompter. As floor director relayed messages from control room to ensure the program stayed on time and guests were prepared and in place; ensured that all props and displays were positioned and ready for live segments. Operated teleprompter. Participated in training sessions with Fox 8 editors, videographers and other technical crew members. Acted as production assistant on road shows and location shoots. Coordinated with scheduled guests and did post-show follow-up with viewers regarding program content and online information for specific segments and topics.

Bachelor'S Degree, Media Production, News Journalism, Radio/Tv

Activities and Societies: Students for Life, National Society of Leadership and Success, Emerging Leaders, Z-TV, Honors College

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Symphonic Choir, Cheerleading, Bowling Team, Drama Club, Youth 4 Youth, National Honors Society, Student Liaison.