Journal Register Company since Aug 2008
Freelance Reporter, Editor, Photographer for Grand Traverse Insider and Kalkaska Leader
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Apr 2008 - Oct 2011
Housing Programs
TCAPS Mar 2008 - Apr 2008
Guest Teacher
Hidden Lake Academy Jul 2007 - Feb 2008
Teacher
Central Michigan University Aug 2004 - May 2007
Switchboard Operator
Education:
University of Chicago Graham School 2012 - 2013
Professional Certificate in Editing
Central Michigan University 2003 - 2007
Bachelor of Arts, English, journalism
Edge Hill College 2005 - 2005
studies in English literature
Skills:
Editing Copy Editing Publications Ap Style Grant Writing Public Relations Writing Research Advertising Newsletters Community Development News Writing Marketing Journalism Photography Photojournalism Social Media Public Speaking Internet Research Report Writing Customer Service Microsoft Office Client Relations Data Analysis Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Powerpoint Sharepoint Proofreading Blogging Creative Writing Databases Press Releases Nonprofit Organizations Project Management Reporting
Languages:
Spanish English
Certifications:
Professional Certificate In Editing Business Excellence For Health Professionals Certificate Associate Professional In Human Resources (Aphr)
Dec 2013 to 2000 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATORDaily Advance
Aug 2013 to 2000 FREELANCE WRITERJournal Register Company
Aug 2008 to 2000 FREELANCE WRITER (REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER/EDITOR)Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency Traverse City, MI Apr 2008 to Oct 2011 HOUSING PROGRAMS REPRESENTATIVETraverse City Area Public Schools Traverse City, MI Mar 2008 to Apr 2008 GUEST TEACHERHidden Lake Academy Dahlonega, GA Jul 2007 to Feb 2008 TEACHERCentral Michigan University
Aug 2004 to May 2007 OPERATORIsabella County Animal Control
Jan 2006 to Dec 2006 volunteerCentral Michigan University
Aug 2004 to May 2005 STUDENT ASSISTANT
Education:
University of Chicago Chicago, IL 2013 Certificate in EditingCentral Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 2007 Bachelor of Arts in English, journalismEdge Hill College Ormskirk Sep 2005 to Dec 2005 English Literature
Skills:
writing, editing, copyediting, proofreading, document design, grant application management, etc.