Resume
Work
Experience
2020 - Now
2015 - 2020
2020 - 2020
2014 - 2014
CALENDAR EDITOR
Andrews McMeel Publishing
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Research calendar acquisitions and present data-based proposals to sales teams.
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Edit and oversee production schedule for 20-30 calendars annually.
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Negotiate contracts and renewals for assigned titles.
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Coordinate with licensors to ensure brand consistency.
PAGINATION PRODUCTION EDITOR
Andrews McMeel Syndication
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Edited “funny page” content to include crossword puzzles, advice columns, comic strips, and horoscopes using Associated Press Stylebook guidelines.
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Formatted newspaper content using InDesign to meet each client’s specifications.
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Utilized Andrews McMeel’s content management systems to ensure timely delivery of weekly newspaper pages.
GRANT WRITER INTERN
UMKC Foundation Dept.
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Researched potential funders using FoundationSearch and other databases.
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Created detailed profiles of each potential funder and worked with the UMKC Foundation team to determine strong funding opportunities.
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Researched, wrote, and edited three grants and one LOI.
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Secured $25,000 in funding through a successful grant.
MARKETING SPECIALIST & COPYWRITER
CCP Global
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Researched, wrote, and copyedited marketing strategy proposals for third-party clients.
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Developed social media presentations for CCP Digital division.
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Wrote and edited company website copy.
2012- 2013
WRITER & EDITOR
CandyCam Multimedia Robotics
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Researched, wrote, and edited company business plan.
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Assisted in definition of company voice and style.
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Wrote and edited company website copy.
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Created presentation for angel investors.
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Established outward-facing guidelines for explaining and advertising proprietary technology and product specifications.
Education
University of Missouri—Kansas City | Masters of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Missouri—Kansas City | Bachelor's Degree, English
Skills
& Expertise
SKILLS
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Copywriting
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Copy Editing
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Creative Writing
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Business Writing
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Proofreading
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Marketing
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Contract Negotiation
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Client Relations
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Strong Research Skills
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Organizational Skills
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Project Management
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Time Management
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Verbal & Written Communication
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Problem-Solving
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Collaboration
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Leadership Skills
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High Attention to Detail
TECHNICAL
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Google Suite
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe InDesign
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Chicago Manual of Style
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Associated Press Style
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HTML
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CSS