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Safford, Arizona, United States

El Centro, Ca

Oversee all day-to-day operations of the editorial department for a regional daily newspaper covering a 4,482-square-mile area in Southern California. Work with staff to plan editorial budgets for regular and special editions. Have developed pool of freelance writers and photographers to supplement content. Regularly copy-edit and proof daily editions and cover editorial and photo assignments as needed. Also assign stories and oversee content for a bi-monthly magazine.

El Centro, Ca

Combined extensive experience in writing, editing, business management and sales to help businesses in Imperial Valley and surrounding areas develop effective marketing and advertising strategies employing print and digital advertising as well as event sponsorships.

St. Peters, Mo

Generated hundreds of new lawn care accounts through telephone and door-to-door solicitation. Successful at handling warm leads and cold calls as well as reinstating previously cancelled customers and upgrading existing accounts.

Cedar, Michigan

Home-based business specializing in online sales of books, records, compact discs and music memorabilia. Have achieved a customer approval rating of 100 percent based on 10083 transactions.

Traverse City, Mi

Managed all day-to-day operations of this family-owned commercial and retail business. Duties included inside and outside sales, marketing, purchasing, personnel, collections and disbursements. Worked extensively with large commercial accounts, including various government departments, on supply and furniture bids.

Traverse City, Mi

Proved to be a knowledgeable and reliable leader of the local sales team for this former national retail music chain. Duties included crew leadership, sales and customer relations, inventory, window and point-of-purchase displays, cash handling and deposits, and store opening and closing.

Traverse City, Mi

Oversaw all editorial content for two national trade publications targeted to independent book publishers. Responsibilities included story development, assigning and buying freelance contributions within budgets, copyediting, proofreading, feature and editorial writing, and working in tandem with the design and production staff in the conception and final content of all layouts.

Traverse City, Mi

Helped this fledgling regional business monthly achieve loyal readership and respect in one of the smallest media markets in the state. Managed two full-time staff writers as well as several contributing writers and photographers. Assigned, edited and approved all editorial materials for publication. Developed ideas for news and feature articles, special reports, photographs and illustrations, and monthly columns. Wrote news and feature articles and a monthly editorial. Handled public relations for all inquiries, suggestions and complaints regarding editorial content.

Traverse City, Mi

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Overland Park, Ks

Editorial staff member of a national agricultural trade publication. Responsibilities included news and feature writing, copy editing, proofreading and photography. Regularly traveled throughout the Midwest and parts of the Southeast to interview farmers and other industry professionals.

Bachelor Of Journalism, Magazine Journalism

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