SKILLS
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Graphic design: Adobe Creative Suite/Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite
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CMS/email: Drupal, Wordpress, Dreamweaver, Magento, Wix, MailChimp, Constant Contact
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Social media: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Houzz
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Writer: long-form narrative, features, news, press releases
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Freelance writer/photos: Chicago Tribune, Milwaukee mag, Minnesota Monthly mag, Wisconsin People & Ideas, Grit, Historic Traveler, Travel Wisconsin, Skiing Heritage, National Business Media (Awards & Engraving, Customer Gift Retailer), Format, Where Twin Cities, St. Croix Valley mag, Wisconsin Trails, Wisconsin West, Hudson Patch (defunct), The Business News (west central edition - defunct), Corporate Report Wisconsin (defunct), American Developer (defunct) and others.
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Ghostwriter: op-eds, speeches, trade press
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Copywriter: email, direct mail, social media, blogs, web content
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Editor: developmental/substantive/line using AP, APA, Chicago and house styles
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Media relations: earned placement in print, broadcast, web, trade/industry, business, etc.
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Development and implementation: communications plans for traditional and social media
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Public speaking, event coordination, publicity: arts, nonprofits, higher education
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Instructor: higher ed/pre-college curriculum development, delivery and assessment, D2L, Blackboard, WebCT and CESA Instructional TV network
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On staff or consultant: business, higher education, arts/cultural organizations, nonprofits, medical association, foundations