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Senior Editor/Communications Specialist Resume
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| Desired Industry: Education/Teaching/Training |
SpiderID: 13062 |
| Desired Job Location: New York City, New York |
Date Posted: 6/1/2007 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: July 15, 2007 |
| Desired Wage: $55,000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Other |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, More Than 75% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: Yes |
Objective:
A mid-level/executive level position as a writer/editor/proofreader or corporate communications specialist
in a large, dynamic and fast-growing organization with a demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Experience:
1/2006 - 8/2006
SUNY Potsdam Women's and Gender Studies Potsdam, NY
Writer
* Conceptualized, wrote, edited and proofread news stories and articles for Women's and Gender Studies Department newsletter
* Assisted Director with administrative and other editorial duties
8/2005 - 12/2005
SUNY Potsdam Office of Public Affairs Potsdam, NY
Public Relations Intern
* Assisted with the management of the college’s media relations by proactively publicizing newsworthy research and events
* Wrote news releases and features for publication in community/regional papers
* Networked with Student Government Organizations, conducted interviews and wrote news stories publicizing student-led campus-wide events, including WAIH radio (college radio station)
8/2005 - 12/2005
SUNY Potsdam Learning and Teaching Excellence Center Potsdam, NY
Public Relations Intern
* Attended and provided coverage for weekly seminars and workshops for faculty and staff
* Conducted interviews, conceptualized and wrote news releases and articles about the Center and its clients for website
* Researched and analyzed existing newsletter and conceptualized revision to meet its stated objectives
* Single-handedly produced newly designed Fall newsletter using Microsoft Publisher software
4/2001 - 12/2001
The Sunday Herald Kingston, Jamaica
Columnist
* Conceptualized lifestyle column for periodical with second-largest circulation in nation
* Wrote weekly articles for leading lifestyle magazine published by paper
5/2001 - 7/2001
Red Stripe Kingston, Jamaica
Communications Executive
* Co-managed internal and external communications for multinational beer producer
* Planned, publicized and staged community relations events
* Wrote, edited and proofread articles and features for company newsletter
* Conceptualized and supervised production of newsletter
* Liaised with media organizations to ensure positive coverage for organization
* Wrote and submitted articles that were published in local media
* Arranged on-air interviews for senior company executives and provided communication support
1/2001 - 4/2001
Jamaica Gleaner Company Kingston, Jamaica
Reporter/editor
* Attended newsworthy events, including sessions of Parliament each week and provided coverage for oldest and most popular periodical in nation
* Conducted interviews and wrote stories and headlines
* Substituted for news editor on occasion
4/2001 - 3/2001
HOT 102 FM Kingston, Jamaica
Talk-show host
* Conceptualized and hosted weekly talk show
* Interviewed experts, took calls from listeners and moderated discussions
3/1996 - 4/2000
Radio Jamaica Group Ltd Kingston, Jamaica
Night Editor/Producer/On-air talent
* Recruited from government news agency to mid-level position in newsroom in country's leading group of radio stations
* Appointed night editor while the most junior member of the newsroom team
* Manned newsroom during night shift, supervising 1-2 reporters and all correspondents
* Produced, edited, proofread and anchored daily morning newscast
* Edited and rewrote stories and proofread sports headines for morning newscast
* Covered Houses of Parliament (Upper and Lower) weekly, including producing a weekly feature on government policies and programs
* Interviewed General Colin Powell and former President Jimmy Carter during national elections
* Provided live, nation-wide coverage of major events, including Prime Minister's inauguration
* Conducted interviews, prepared and voiced features.
* Produced morning news bulletins daily.
* Promoted to news anchor of flagship evening bulletin a few months following appointment
* Prepared and presented current affairs programs.
* Successfully co-hosted a sports program.
3/1993 - 3/1996
JAMPRESS Kingston, Jamaica
Senior Editor
* Attended events and wrote average of three news releases/ features daily for government news agency
* Edited an average of 15 news releases/features daily
* Promoted to Senior Editor after three months
Education:
2007 English Writing
Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude) GPA: 3.95 - SUNY Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
2001 Public Relations
Certificate GPA: 4.0 - Institute of Management and Production, Kingston, Jamaica
1991 Psychology
Certificate GPA: 4.0 - University of the West Indies , Kingston, Jamaica
Skills:
Writer, editor, copywriter, proofreader, corporate communications specialist, anchor, broadcaster
* Impeccable skills in reporting, writing news releases and features and editing, with an average production rate of 24 written releases and features per week (writing) and 60 or more edited.
* Proficient in speech writing as well as producing brochures, newsletters and other informational/technical documents
Additional Information:
Consistent record of being wooed by larger corporations during media career. Frequently selected for major assignments on the basis of writing and editing ability, over more senior and seasoned employees . Recipient of several awards and honors for writing.
Phi Kappa Phi, (National Honor Society) Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society)
Departmental Scholar, English, SUNY Potsdam
Recipient, Heritage Award for scholarship, SUNY Potsdam Center for Diversity
National Dean’s List
President’s List, SUNY Potsdam
Recipient, International Student Scholarship, SUNY Potsdam
Reference:
Dr. John Youngblood, Professor, SUNY Potsdam
Dr. Anne Malone, Director, Women's and Gender Studies Department, SUNY Potsdam
Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, Director, College Writing Center, SUNY Potsdam
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Debra-Anne Cooke |
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Phone: 315-265-2490 (temp) |
| City: Potsdam |
Fax: - |
| State: New York |
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| Zip: 13676 |
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