Enjoying my new job as a proofreader and looking for new freelance writing opportunities.
My experience includes:
Writing for the internet(blogging/freelance)
Community newspapers
Blogging/Advertising for a previous employer.
My education enhanced my writing skills by teaching me to write technically as well as persuasively. I learned to write advertisements and copy for company websites. Some instrumental courses include:
Technical Writing
Business Writing
Critical and Creative Writing
Journalism
Through my employment and academic experiences I have gained many important attributes. My work ethic, commitment, and ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors, and clients is paramount. I believe in always bringing a positive, responsible, and ambitious attitude to the workplace.
In addition to my strong communication skills, both verbal and written, I have also gained various office skills such as:
Filing and Faxing
Scanning and Copying
Email and Phone Correspondence
Proficiency in Microsoft Word
Working knowledge of Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint,
Outlook, and Quickbooks.
These learned skills have made me a much more versatile worker, one who understands the value of hard work and dedication. I believe a career is more than just a means to an end. A career should always be a top priority in life as well as something to enjoy and take pride in.
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Feb 2010 - present
franklin lakes, NJ (US)
Copyeditor/Proofreader
Vertis Communications
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Oct 2008 - present
new york, NY (US)
Freelance Writer
Sports-Fansites.com
Write articles for Sports-Fansites.com, including pre and post-game analysis, off-field issues and events related to players, coaches, owners, etc.
Internet research for statistics, player profiles, biographical material, and related stories.
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Nov 2009 - Jan 2010
franklin lakes, NJ (US)
Copyeditor
Medco Health Solutions
I worked at Medco Health Solutions as a temporary employee. My job responsibilities included:
- proofreading
- copyediting
- copywriting
Some examples of the various literature I worked with include letters, brochures, style sheets, manuals, and handbooks.
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Jul 2009 - Jan 2010
new york, NY (US)
Writing Intern
Galileo Educational Solutions
I am currently fulfilling a writing internship for Galileo Educational Solutions.
My responsibilites include:
Writing and editing copy to be used on college and university web site pages
Researching the internet for text, video and audio
Creating hyperlinks to third party sites
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Nov 2008 - Jan 2009
hawthorne, NJ (US)
Office Assistant
BETA Home Solutions
BETA Home Solutions is a home improvement/renovation company. I worked temporarily as an office assistant for BETA to resolve a number of issues. In the process I gained several more office skills including working with Quick Books, filing, documenting, and maintaining the office.
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Apr 2008 - Sep 2008
ridgefield park, NJ (US)
Customer Service Representative
Prudent Publishing
At Prudent Publishing I worked primarily as a Customer Service Representative. My main job functions were to answer the phone and process customer's orders for certain products the company sold. My job duties required working with customers, vendors, members of my department and supervisors. It was also necessary that I interact heavily with the company's art department.
In addition to the above listed responsibilities I provided data entry, internet research, light accounting activities, and wrote several blogs for the Marketing department and company website.
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Nov 1999 - May 2008
haledon, NJ (US)
Clerk
Nicholas Markets
During the course of my employment at Nicholas Markets I cooperated with a diverse number of people and it was important to be patient, respectful, and kind at all times. I also gained some managerial experience as it was my responsibility from time to time to train and oversee others.
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Jan 2007 - May 2007
wayne, NJ (US)
Writer/Reporter
The Beacon
Wrote articles for the William Paterson University newspaper involving campus events, the value of educations and other relevant topics.
Researched topics and interviewed professors, staff, and students for various pieces.
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Sep 2006 - Jul 2007
fair lawn, NJ (US)
Writer/Reporter
Fairlawn Community News
Worked as a freelance writer/reporter for the Community News by attending city council and board of education meetings regulary.
Interviewed key town officials such as the mayor and head of the board of education in order to gather information and produce articles.
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Sep 2006 - May 2007
wayne, NJ (US)
Tutor
WPU Writing Center
While attending William Paterson University I worked part time as a tutor at the school's writing center. My job was to help students improve their ability to write academically. We focused on grammar, spelling, and punctuation but more over we concentrated on how to express ideas clearly by following a logical structure. Student were instructed according to MLA, APA, and Chicago writing styles.
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2003 - 2007
Bachelor's
- English
William Paterson University of New Jersey
I attended William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey from 2003 to May of 2007 when I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in English. While I was enrolled at WPU I took courses in various subject areas and focused heavily on expanding and improving my writing and communication skills.
Throughout my college years I was rewarded with numerous scholarships and Dean's list acknowledgements. I was also inducted into the Sigma Tau Delta honor society and graduated with honors as a Magna Cum Laude.
I enjoyed and appreciated my college experience very much and believe that my decision to gain a higher education has prepared me well for all future career endeavors. Pursuing a Master's degree is in my future plans.
Substitue Teacher Certification for the State of New Jersey.
Currently taking courses to obtain Web Design Certifications
Member of the Hawthorne Writer's Group, a bi-monthly gathering of individuals who are either established or seeking entry into some area of the writing industry. In our meetings we discuss our interests, accomplishments, and goals related to the writing craft. We also assign writing projects to be completed and reviewed as well as critique each others prior works.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Hawthorne_Writers_Group/
The amount of hobbies and interests I have are probably too many to list. Some are more productive than others, but all of them have a way of capturing my attention at any given time. Writing of course tops the list as I practice it in its many forms such as short stories, long stories, poems, essays, blogging, screenwriting, and journalism. My other interests include politics, world affairs, history, technology, sports, exercise, and much more.