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FREELANCE WRITER
Career Focus
Professional journalist and writer with extensive background in news and features writing, as well as strong experience in editing, marketing and publicity. Hardworking, organized and innovative. Passionate about writing stories that educate and inspire readers.
Freelance Writing Experience
01/2017 to Current
Freelance WriterUSGBC+ - Washington, DC
Researched and wrote feature story for March/April 2017 issue on a partnership working to create a standard for health within the real estate industry; interviewed lead architects and designers 
02/2015 to Current
Freelance Reporter22nd Century Media - Chicago, IL
Cover four news and feature stories each week on local events, businesses, profiles, village hall and school district meetings in seven suburbs north of Chicago; collaborate weekly with editors to brainstorm and organize stories; conduct in-person/phone interviews
02/2014 to 12/2015
Freelance WriterMakeItBetter Magazine - Chicago, IL

Reviewed professional theater performances (each 400-500 word reviews) at venues such as Goodman Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre and Lookingglass Theatre

02/2013 to 12/2013
Freelance ReporterTribLocal - Chicago, IL
Relevant Professional Experience
07/2014 to 01/2015
Case ManagerDavidson & Schiller, LLC - Chicago, IL

Assisted attorneys with national interest waiver, outstanding researcher and extraordinary ability petitions; drafted affidavits and reference letters; indexed cases; communicated with clients by email/phone and participated in client meetings

01/2014 to 06/2014
InternTrafalgar Square Publishing - Chicago, IL

Wrote press releases and cover letters for books from major UK and Australian publishing houses; gathered publicity updates and built media contact lists

07/2012 to 12/2012
InternAgate Publishing - Chicago, IL

Proofread and copy-edited blueprints, manuscripts, jackets and page proofs; drafted and edited jacket copy, press kits and website content; created marketing campaigns to stimulate advance media coverage and book reviews

Professional Affiliations
American News Women's Club (ANWC), American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Education
2012
Bachelor of Arts: EnglishVassar College
3.40 GPA
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-gensburg-335ba441/
Skills

Well-versed in narrative techniques; writes clearly and concisely; good news judgment; efficient researcher; meets tight deadlines; collaborates and works well with others; computer software experience (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel; LawLogix; Saxotech Software; Cision; Act! CRM), fluent in speaking/understanding French

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • USGBC+
  • 22nd Century Media
  • MakeItBetter Magazine
  • TribLocal
  • Davidson & Schiller, LLC
  • Trafalgar Square Publishing
  • Agate Publishing

School Attended

  • Vassar College

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  • Freelance Writer
  • Freelance Reporter
  • Case Manager
  • Intern

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : English

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