Symone Strong Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, NC, US

Chapel Hill, NC, US

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Boise, Idaho, United States

• Responsible for two print sections in BUILDER Magazine every month, including Projects and Last Detail that focus on unique home designs and intricacies
• Spearhead large editorial award programs, such as our Builder's Choice Design Awards, from initial planning to developing the print package
• Author daily original online articles on a variety of topics, including design, products, and business related to new-home construction

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Wrote print and online articles regarding business, design, projects, and technology in the residential construction field, both single-family and multifamily
• Expanded content reach using online social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram
• Scouted and pitched residential design projects for publication

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Oversaw the creation, editing, testing, and deployment of multiple email newsletters
• Tracked audience engagement, content moderation, and general outreach
• Authored articles about business, projects, and design in the remodeling construction field
• Curated daily web content for Hanley Wood's Remodeling and Custom Home magazines
• Promoted articles and relevant media on Remodeling's social media accountsView the following link to see my published work: http://www.remodeling.hw.net/author/symone-garvett

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Posted various types of short facts and photos for project galleries featuring different design firms and buildings all over the world
• Responsible for fact-checking articles for the print magazine ARCHITECT
• Authored articles about breaking architecture news, fascinating buildings and technology
• Promoted articles and galleries on social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest

New York, NY

• Responsible for a wide range of projects including research for the health/fitness section and special projects surrounding Good Housekeeping’s 130th anniversary issue
• Worked with various, external public relations partners and participate in brainstorming sessions to select items for gift giving guides
• Attended photo shoots, and worked closely with staff editors

Towson, MD

• Responsible for taking photographs of various events in the Towson University community including sports, concerts, faculty and invited guests including Governor Martin O’Malley
• Selected print worthy photos from assignments and editing them for print and online publication

Annapolis, MD

• Authored “Back-to-School” article in a monthly publication including preparing photo shoot, contacting companies for product images, and writing corresponding editorial content
• Responsible for a daily blog (100 Days of Summer) which included researching/verifying information of fun and educational places for families to explore in the Baltimore/DC metro area
• Attended weekly staff meetings with publisher, editors, department managers, designers and sales team to review upcoming issues, budgets, timelines, and business challenges