SUMMARY: Exceptional Writing and Editing Background
PR and Marketing Writer for Pedego Electric Bikes following 5 years as the Staff Creative Writer & Associate Editor for global nonprofit Toastmasters International (TI). Professional freelance writer. Wrote essay winning a national TV ad campaign for our family's Pedego store.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in English, University of California, Irvine
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Degree Emphasis in Creative Writing.
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Dean’s List Repeatedly.
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Editor, UCI Undergraduate Research Journal - a technical and scientific journal.
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Awarded grant for Undergraduate Research Project (short story collection)
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Awarded 2005 Town and Gown Scholarship for academics and leadership.
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Two-plus years as columnist for UCI’s campus newspaper, New University.
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Straight-A performance in Literary Journalism coursework.
FREELANCE WRITING & EDITING:
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Published multiple times in Orange Coast magazine.
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Pushcart Prize nominee. Numerous short stories published in literary press.
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UX Writer, developing content to promote a positive and productive user experience on BeGreaterBikes.com.
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Edited Breaking the Ice, an autobiography by Helen Blanchard.
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Teamed with various PR agencies, writing press releases, blog posts, Social Media posts, articles and more.
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Wrote UST's Nonprofit Talent Sustainability Strategies: 5 Ways to Combat Hiring & Succession Planning Obstacles.
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Pedego Electric Bikes Corporate Headquarters
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Teamed with client PR agency to develop PR events, writing news releases published on a global scale.
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Wrote majority of articles for the corporate magazine/catalog detailing benefits of Pedego e-bikes.
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Wrote compelling social media content for client PR agencies. Created and developed Copy Decks to synchronize all social media messaging.
ON-STAFF WRITING & EDITING: Multiple Deadline-Driven Responsibilities at Toastmasters International World Headquarters
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UX Writer, developing content to promote a positive user experience for toastmasters.org.
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Associate Editor, the Toastmaster magazine.
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Writer, by-line and “staff,” penning numerous articles and more for the magazine.
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Leader, editorial team, proposing and delivering monthly magazine themes.
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Story and idea generator, proposing, researching and writing numerous published articles.
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Team leader in magazine theme content development and annual content calendar.
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Public relations/marketing/advertising writer & editor, which included writing news releases that garnered international media attention. Fast-paced, multi-tasking agency environment.
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Educational writer, breaking down complex information into clear copy for manuals, newsletters, articles and technical instructions.
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Co-creator (concepts/text) comics published in magazine.
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Editor, internal and external content by staff and freelancers, using both AP and Chicago styles, as required.
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Project developer and key writer, Toastmasters’ new youth communication program. Editor, Toastmasters business leadership manuals.
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Editorial lead member, TI Social Media Task Force, researching, developing and writing for key sites: Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, etc.
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Speechwriter and speaker, preparing and presenting speeches, also creating PowerPoint shows as needed.
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Scriptwriter, marketing video and 11 additional video projects for Web and social distribution.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Apple/PC/iPad
Mac/PC; Office Suite, various e-mail programs, Internet, Social Media and more.