Performance-driven, skilled grammar geek and expert communicator with more than 10 years of experience in editing, reporting and content creation. Expert in copy editing, proofreading, and fact finding. Excel at developing quality content within specified timeframe. Track record of responding to breaking news and incidents. Demonstrated success in mentoring and supervising cross-functional teams of reporters and writers. Known for building and maintaining professional relationships with designers and writers. Proven ability to manage and update social media accounts. Proficient in Adobe InDesign and Google Drive.
Proven results
Brought home multiple first-place Wisconsin Newspaper Association awards
Led a newsroom through three years of corporate restructuring with humor, care and profound leadership
Mastered 10 software and computer programs in news and insurance industries
Consistently broke records for monthly page views over 100,000
Grew Pierce County Herald Facebook page by more than 5,000 readers in less than two years
Shocked executives by bringing in more than $6,500 in new revenue from one special section I spear-headed
Became one of the first female newspaper editors in western Wisconsin
Areas of expertise
Editing & copywriting
Proofreading & grammar
Organization & time management
Investigation & reporting
Attention to detail
Team leadership & development
AP Style
Video editing
Relationship-building
Streamlining processes & cost-saving
Customer service
Work History
08/2019 to 01/2021Licensed Insurance RepresentativeJersey Shore State Bank | Montoursville, PA,
Sold more than 40 insurance policies in first month
Thrilled agent by surpassing yearly auto goal by more than 100 new cars.
Resolved complex billing situations in ways that satisfied customers
Displayed consistent, positive attitude even during high-stress situations
Reduced number of past due bills by more than 50 percent by implementing bill reminder communication strategy
Trusted to oversee office when agent left State Farm
03/2017 to 08/2019Regional EditorAudacy, Inc. | Chicago, IL,
Edited each news piece for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality and AP Style standards
Consistently broke page view records for four newspapers, surpassing more than 90,000 page views per paper, per month
Streamlined four editing positions into one regional position, saving more than $160,000 per year
Made sure reporters were first on scene of breaking news
Supported and supervised 11 reporters through corporate restructuring while keeping morale high and quality intact
Built productive relationships with writers, designers and other professionals to produce captivating online content, four newspapers and more than 20 special projects (per year)
Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines
Shocked advertising executives by bringing in $6,500 in new revenue with new special section
Prepared page budgets, set layouts and selected photos
Promoted articles on social media platforms and measured reader engagement with Social Flow and Chartbeat.
02/2015 to 03/2017Editor-in-Chief / Pierce County HeraldForum Communications Company / RiverTown Multimedia | City, STATE,
Assigned stories for three writers, covering two counties, two cities, six villages and 17 townships
Exploded reader engagement by gaining more than 5,000 new Facebook page likes in less than two years
Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories
Led charge to go digital first
Monitored breaking news to assign coverage quickly or respond to be first on scene
Inspired state legislation for homeowners' rights with dogged, unwavering enterprise reporting
Aggressively edited each piece for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy and compliance with quality standards
10/2013 to 02/2015ReporterForum Communications Company / RiverTown Multimedia | City, STATE,
Wrote and submitted accurate, engaging and fact-checked stories
Took on every challenge assigned by editor and surpassed expectations
Championed Facebook page, which grew by more than 3,000 likes
Raced to emergencies and breaking news stories with strong sense of urgency, at any hour
Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports
Helped shape narrative on key issues through effective storytelling and knowledge of public opinion
Devoted special emphasis to county court, local government and crime coverage
Uploaded breaking news and updates to organization's social media and website accounts
Disseminated news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting
09/2008 to 10/2013Freelance WriterRiverTown Multimedia | City, STATE,
Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content for St. Croix County Business Review magazine, River Falls Journal and Hudson Star-Observer
Pitched unusual and engaging feature stories, then executed with clean, concise copy
Blossomed into area expert on township government coverage
Education
Expected in 12/2001 to to Bachelor Of Fine Arts | French, Spanish, JournalismUniversity Of Wisconsin-River Falls, River Falls, WI, GPA:
Certifications
Licensed in auto, property, health and life insurance
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