Experience
Asahi Shimbun  2012 - Present
Rotary International  2009 - Present
University of Maryland University College  2014 - 2014
United Nations  2012 - 2012
World Bank Group  2012 - 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   2008 - 2010
Rustic Pathways  2007 - 2008
University of Montana  2007 - 2007
The Kathmandu Post  2006 - 2007

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Editorial, Microsoft Office, International Relations, Policy Analysis, Photoshop, Editing, English, Strategic Planning, Qualitative Research, Customer Service, Teaching, PowerPoint, Public Relations

Education
International Christian University   2013 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate, Communication and Media Studies, Visual Communication

International Christian University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Peace Studies, Public Policy and Social Research, 3.94 GPA

University of Montana   2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, Photojournalism

School for International Training   2004 — 2004
Certificate: Tibetan Studies, Tibetan Language, Diaspora and Culture

Experience
Aisle Rocket Studios  November 2012 - Present
Pork & Mead Magazine   November 2011 - September 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2007 - March 2010

Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Direct Mail, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Newsletters, Blogging

Education
Harding University   2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Experience
3 Wishes Press   2010 - Present
JJ's Bohemia   June 2012 - June 2013
Olan Mills  2007 - 2010
Chattanooga Times Free Press   December 2004 - July 2007
Sticky Rice Asian American Cafe   August 1999 - May 2004

Skills
Graphic Design, Pre-press, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Image Manipulation, Image Editing, Pagination, Advertising Design, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Mac, InDesign, Food & Beverage, Hospitality

Education
Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Graphic Design

Virginia Commonwealth University
Fine and Studio Arts

Experience
Ortwein Sign   September 2014 - September 2015
Sport Clips Haircuts  June 2014 - November 2014
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2014 - April 2014
WRCB-TV  March 2011 - December 2013
Citadel Broadcasting  February 2008 - January 2010
McCallie School  2005 - 2007
Ammirati Puris Lintas  1989 - August 1996

Skills
Television, Copywriting, Social Media, Radio, Advertising, Voice Over, Copy Editing, Video Production, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Presentation Development, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Creative Campaign..., Client Development, Client Presentation, Radio Advertising, Sales, Marketing, Broadcast, Press Releases, Digital Media, Media Relations, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Public Relations, New Media, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Media Planning, Advertising Sales, Cold Calling, Video, Media Buying, Creative Writing, Event Planning, Journalism, Facebook, Entertainment, Broadcast Television, Video Editing, Multimedia, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Radio Broadcasting, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Customer Insight, Customer Satisfaction

Education
School of Visual Arts   1989 — 1992
BFA, Fine Art, Advertising, Marketing, Studio Skills

Kelvin Grove SHS Brisbane, Australia   1984 — 1988
High School Diploma, Liberal Arts

Experience
Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services  January 2014 - Present
Olive Garden  January 2014 - August 2014
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga  August 2012 - May 2013
UT Chattanooga Department of Psychology   August 2012 - May 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2012 - August 2012
Personnel Board of Jefferson County  June 2012 - June 2012
Indiana University Northwest  December 2011 - May 2012
UT Chattanooga Center for Applied Social Research   August 2011 - May 2012
UTM Department of Psychology   January 2010 - May 2010
West Tennessee Healthcare  January 2009 - August 2009

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Master of Science (M.S.)

The University of Tennessee at Martin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Jackson State Community College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Huntingdon High School

Experience
Ann Arbor Endocrinology and Diabetes Associates   November 2014 - Present
Indoor Comfort Heating & Cooling   March 2014 - August 2014
Chattanooga Times Free Press   2013 - 2014
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites  2012 - 2013
Chattanooga Choo Choo  2011 - 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Windows 7, Organizational..., Communication, Adobe Creative Suite, HTML, CSS, Appointment Scheduling, Customer Service, Phone Etiquette, Digital Photography, Art, Dispatching, Social Media Marketing, Customer Satisfaction

Education
Washtenaw Community College   2014 — 2016
Web Development & Design

The Art Institute of Nashville   2011 — 2012
N/A, Photographic Imaging

John C Calhoun State Community College   2010 — 2011
N/A, Photographic Imaigng

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   July 2015 - Present
The E.W. Scripps Company   May 2013 - March 2015
KNS Media Group- Division of Scripps Networks   October 2008 - May 2013
Idearc Media  January 2005 - June 2008

Skills
SEM, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Advertising, Email Marketing, Lead Generation, Search Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Facebook, Google Analytics, Social Media, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Advertising Sales, Media Planning, Marketing, Google Adwords, Digital Strategy, PPC, Interactive Marketing, Behavioral Targeting, DoubleClick, Omniture, Mobile Advertising

Education
Jacksonville State University   2001 — 2004
Marketing

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2010 - Present
Smoky Mountain Sentinel   May 2007 - April 2010
Lee Clarion  August 2006 - June 2009
The Washington Times  2008 - 2008
The Clay County Progress   August 2004 - August 2006

Skills
Photography, InDesign, Photoshop, Breaking News, Social Media, Social Media Strategist, News Writing, Radio Broadcasting, Live Blogging, Video Editing, Producing Web Content, Presentations, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Blogging, Digital Photography, Videography, QuarkXPress, AP Style, Editing, Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Publishing, Feature Articles, Newspapers

Education
Lee University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Communications- Journalism

Washington Journalism Center   2008 — 2008

Experience
Unum  June 2014 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2013 - May 2014
Jasper Reynolds Public Relations   December 2012 - December 2013
Covenant College  August 2011 - December 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Editing, Writing, Research, Windows, Outlook, Alto Saxophone, Photoshop, Teaching, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Budgets, Team Building, Social Media, Public Relations, Music, Jazz Improvisation, Big Band, Clarinet, Jazz Education, HTML, Copywriting, Proofreading, Advertising

Education
Covenant College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Philosophy

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   October 2012 - Present

Skills
Newspapers, Marketing, Sales, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Social Networking, Management, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Public Speaking, Press Releases

Education
Bauder College   2001 — 2003
Associate's degree, Fashion Merchandising

Experience
Bilateral Marketing   May 2012 - September 2012
Wal-Mart  August 2008 - April 2010
Chattanooga Times Free Press   August 2006 - July 2008
Goody’s Family Clothing  September 2004 - October 2005

Skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Newspaper, Outlook, Research, Social Media, Blogging, Public Speaking, Access, Creative Writing, Supervisory Skills, AP Style, Writing

Education
Chattahoochee Technical College

Northwestern Technical College

Experience
Allied Barton  January 2015 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2015 - Present
Hooters of America  February 2012 - January 2015
Best Buy Metals   August 2013 - September 2014
Whirlpool Corporation  May 2010 - July 2011

Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Facebook, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Retail, Restaurants, Marketing, Sales, Food, Training, Food, Catering, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Communication, Retail Sales, Phone Etiquette, Computer Proficiency, Menu Development

Education
Cleveland State Community College   2009 — 2010

Cleveland High School   2005 — 2009
Dual Enrollment

Experience
Comedy Central, a division of Viacom   June 2004 - Present
Henry Stewart DAM NY Conference   May 2015 - May 2015
Henry Stewart DAM NY Conference   May 2014 - May 2014
Extensis “Rich Media Hoarders” Seminar   June 2013 - June 2013
Medallion Agency   September 2003 - May 2004
SyFy Channel/USA Network, a Division of NBCUniversal   February 1999 - August 2003
MTV Networks, a division of Viacom   March 1994 - January 1999
The Trentonian  July 1993 - March 1994
The Daily Citizen  October 1990 - August 1992
Chattanooga Times Free Press   October 1988 - September 1990

Skills
Web Application Design, User Experience, Digital Media Management, Workflow Management, Product Management, Content Management, Productivity, Image Manipulation, User Interface Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Journalism, Television, Web Applications, Editing, Workflow Applications, Photo Retouching, Copywriting, InDesign, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Advertising, Photography, Digital Strategy, Visual Communication

Education
General Assembly   2015 — 2015
Product Management

An Event Apart Conference

Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism
M.S, Journalism

Helderberg College, South Africa
International Studies

Southern Adventist University
BS, Business Administration

Southern Adventist University
BA, Journalism

Experience
Oak Hill Advisors  March 2015 - Present
Robert half - office team  October 2014 - March 2015
Dex Media  March 2014 - July 2014
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2013 - June 2013
Mix 104.1   August 2012 - December 2012
Perkits YogurtCleveland   March 2012 - December 2012
Anytime Fitness  May 2011 - August 2011
Lee University Student LifeCleveland   January 2009 - February 2010
Beach Bum Tanning Salon   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Facebook, Photoshop, Research, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Media Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Publishing, Sales, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Corporate Communications, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Graphic Design, Illustrator, InDesign, Leadership, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Online Advertising, Publicity, Retail, Sales Management, Strategic Communications, Teamwork, Time Management, Web Design, WordPress, Online Marketing, Photography

Education
Lee University   2009 — 2012
B.A, Communications/Public Relations; Business Administration

Lee University

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   August 2015 - Present
CommonGround Coffee Shop   September 2014 - March 2015
The Recreation Place   August 2014 - March 2015
Panera Bread  February 2014 - June 2014
Mission 615   January 2014 - June 2014
Emmanuel College  August 2010 - May 2013
Glen Arven Country Club   September 2005 - August 2010

Skills
Theology, Higher Education, Preaching, Blogging, Social Media, Discipleship, Writing, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Church Media, Video Editing, Church Planting, Theatrical Production, Counseling, Worship Music, Website Development, Text Editing, Proofreading, Travel, Landscape Maintenance, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Barista, Specialty Coffee

Education
Emmanuel College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Christian Ministries

Experience
Savannah College of Art and Design  September 2013 - Present
Patch.com  June 2011 - September 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   October 2007 - June 2011
Savannah Morning News  May 2004 - August 2007
The George-Anne Daily   May 2005 - May 2006
The Tattnall Journal   August 2001 - August 2003

Skills
Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Newspaper, Stories, Journalism, Editing, Multimedia, Storytelling, Editorial, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Facebook, Publishing, Publications, Copy Editing, News Writing, Social Media, Freelance Writing, Social Networking, Blogging, New Media, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Publicity, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Media Relations, Photoshop, Proofreading, Web Content, Newspapers, AP Style, Investigative Reporting, Online Publishing, Video Production, InDesign, Content Development, Magazines, InCopy, Newsletters, Newspaper Design, Content Strategy, Creative Writing, Broadcast Journalism, Books, Video Editing, Political Reporting, SEO copywriting, Photojournalism

Education
Georgia Southern University   2003 — 2006
BS, Journalism

Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Narrative Media Writing

Experience
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga  January 2015 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   October 2010 - September 2011
The Daily Post-Athenian  January 2001 - June 2010

Skills
Photography, Storytelling, Video, Creative Writing, Videography, Press Releases, Case Managment, Referrals, Interviewing Skills, AP Style, Blogging, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Editing, Event Management, Facebook, Journalism, News Writing, Newspapers

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Social Work, 3.6

Chattanooga State Technical Community College   2012 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Human Services, General, 3.4

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Communications

Cleveland State Community College
Communications

Experience
Bullseye Enterprises, Inc.   July 2014 - Present
Caring Communications   July 2014 - April 2015
Bradley County Sheriff's Office  2008 - 2013
Murray Guard Security  2007 - 2008
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2006 - April 2007

Skills
Leadership, Team Leadership, Management, Strategy Implementation, Customer Service, New Business Development, Business Planning, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Creative Problem Solving, Operations Management, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Team Building, Employee Training, Facilities Management, Account Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Data Collection, Cashiering, Cash Handling Experience, Payment Card Processing, Collections, Clerical Skills, Computers

Education
Bryan College   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Organizational Management, 3.26/4.0

Cleveland State Community College   2002 — 2005
Associate of Science (A.S.), General Transfer, 3.3/4.0

Experience
The Daily Do Good   September 2014 - Present
Freelance  January 2013 - Present
Northstar Travel Media  December 2012 - September 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   March 2008 - November 2012
Blogger, Another Damn Movie Blog   May 2011 - June 2012
Valley Voices, Times Free Press   March 2008 - June 2011
Various, Chicago   September 2006 - January 2008
Associated Press - Brussels   September 2007 - December 2007
Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University  September 2006 - December 2007
Medill News Service  January 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Copy Editing, Photography, Blogging, Journalism, Stories, Proofreading, Newspaper, QuarkXPress, Storytelling, Editorial, AP Style, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Press Releases, Publications, Publishing, Advertising, Video, InCopy, Books, Facebook, Newsletters, Social Media, Magazines, Content Strategy, Web Content, Investigative Reporting, Digital Media, Editing, Headline Writing, Creative Writing, Content Management, Entertainment, Fact-checking, Freelance Writing, InDesign, Breaking News, Television, Online Journalism, News Writing, Media Relations, Photoshop, Interviews, New Media, Copywriting, Multimedia, Film, Writing

Education
Northwestern University   2006 — 2007
M.S., Journalism

Skidmore College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Women's Studies and Expository Writing

The Dalton School   1990 — 1998

Experience
Percepta  August 2014 - Present
G/O Digital  October 2012 - Present
Daytona Beach News Journal  February 2012 - October 2012
Maverick Multi-Media   August 2011 - April 2012
Florida Today  October 2001 - February 2011
Chattanooga Times Free Press   1998 - 2001
Daytona Beach News-Journal  June 1989 - December 1997

Skills
Advertising, Promotions, Multimedia, Digital Media, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Marketing, Blogging, Newspaper, Social Networking, Newspapers, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Magazines, Publications, Sales, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Digital Marketing, Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, Media Relations, Publishing

Education
Florida State University
BS, Criminology

Experience
The Florida Times Union  February 2013 - Present
The Dallas Morning News  May 2012 - December 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   July 2011 - December 2011
The Florida Times Union  May 2011 - June 2011
North Florida Herald  January 2011 - May 2011
The Independent Florida Alligator  January 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Journalism, Newspapers, Storytelling, AP Style, Editing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, News Writing, Blogging, Social Media

Education
University of Florida   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Florida Community College at Jacksonville   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts

Florida State College at Jacksonville   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts

Experience
Billy Weeks   2010 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 1999 - January 2010

Skills
Photojournalism, Digital Photography, Fine Art Photography, Editorial, Photography, Teaching Photojournalism, Image Editing, Newspapers, Portrait Photography, Event Photography, Commercial Photography, Photos, Multimedia, Wedding Photography, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Editing, Portraits

Education
UT Chattanooga

Bryan College
BS, Business

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   July 2014 - Present
RPP Consulting Group   March 2009 - Present
Local 360 Media   August 2013 - July 2014
Daily Press  December 2009 - August 2012
Landmark Communications  January 2008 - March 2009
Landmark Communications  May 2007 - December 2007
Landmark Communications  February 2006 - February 2007
Cornell Dubilier Electronics  May 2003 - September 2006
Landmark Communications  November 2004 - February 2006
Eddie Bauer  November 1998 - August 2002

Skills
Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Project Management, Branding & Identity, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Training, Media Relations, Digital Media, Newspapers, Magazines, Social Networking, Data Analysis, CRM, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Event Planning, Delivering Results, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Online Marketing, Leadership, Start-ups, Management, Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Budgets, Direct Marketing, Blogging, New Media, Media Planning, Newsletters, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Advertising Sales, Press Releases, Direct Mail

Education
Old Dominion University - College of Business and Public Administration
Currently pursuing PMI PMP/CISSP certification at the Executive Development Center

The College of William and Mary - The Mason School of Business
MBA, Marketing and Business Development

Columbia College Chicago
Television and Film Production

Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, School of Communication, Theater

British American Drama Academy
Theater

Peninsula Catholic High School
Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Experience
Homescape Pros   January 2012 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2011 - December 2012
Premier Log Homes   April 2009 - December 2009
Olshan Foundation Repair  June 2008 - November 2008
Dixie Homecrafters  March 2006 - June 2008
Merlot Restaurant   February 2002 - March 2006
Rent-A-Center  February 2000 - February 2002
Darden Restaurants/ Olive Garden  February 1995 - February 2000

Skills
Marketing, Sales, Training, Management, Recruiting, Forecasting, Budgets, Lead Generation, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, CRM, Product Development, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Change Management, Analysis, Account Management, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development

Education
Blinn College   1993 — 1995
Buisness Managment

Blinn College

Experience
411 West Italian Cafe   September 2013 - December 2014
Southern Rail   August 2013 - September 2013
Isabella's Italian Trattoria   July 2012 - July 2013
Lynchburg College  August 2011 - May 2013
Lynchburg College  January 2010 - May 2013
Virginia Baptist Hospital  May 2012 - August 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2011 - August 2011
McAlister's Deli (Corporation)   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet Explorer, Data Entry, Release of Information, Group Therapy, Interpersonal Skill, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Sales, OS X

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Rehabilitation Counseling and Psychology

Lynchburg College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

Experience
Nichols Fleet Equipment   May 2013 - Present
Siskin Steel & Supply  May 2011 - May 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2010 - May 2011
Chattanooga Laser Cutting   2008 - 2009
Brown Industries Inc  2006 - 2008

Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Account Management, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., AutoCAD, Product Development, Social Networking, Program Management, Process Improvement, Pricing, Procurement, Logistics, Steel, Supervisory Skills, Technical Drawing, Programming, Photoshop, Layout, Outlook, Optimization, Process Scheduler, Forecasting, Supply Chain Management, Business Development, Training, Human Resources, Time Management, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Purchasing, Architectural Drafting, Organizing

Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College   2004 — 2008
AAS, Drafting and Design

Georgia Northwestern Technical College   2000 — 2004
Diploma, Welding and Joining Technology

Experience
Piedmont National  November 2014 - Present
Art Creations   July 2014 - June 2015
Diversified companies   August 2013 - May 2014
Chattanooga Times Free Press   March 2013 - August 2013
Carson-Newman University  August 2012 - December 2012
Carson-Newman University  August 2010 - December 2012

Skills
Facebook, Social Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Press Releases, Digital Media, Media Relations, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Editing, Copywriting, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Photography, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Illustrator, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Advertising Sales, Web Design, Sales, Trade Shows, Time Management, Journalism, Email Marketing, Creative Writing, Editorial, Online Marketing, Mac, Event Management, Direct Marketing, AP Style, Microsoft Excel, WordPress

Education
Carson-Newman College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Experience
Verizon Wireless  July 2013 - Present
Purge Janitorial Cleaning Service   October 2008 - Present
Cricket Communications  January 2009 - July 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2001 - January 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Sales Operations, Budgets, Public Speaking, Sales, Customer Service, Business Development, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Management, Advertising, Retail, Recruiting, Time Management, Training, Cold Calling, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Human Resources, Merchandising, Analysis, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Networking, Team Building, B2B, Marketing, Performance Management, Determination, Highly detail oriented, Social Networking

Education
Chattanooga State Community College

Tullahoma School of Aviation
FAA Mechanic License, Aircraft Maintenance

United States Air Force Technical School Graduate
Certificate, Aircraft Maintenance

University of Tennessee

Experience
The Augusta Chronicle  February 2015 - Present
The Vindicator  July 2009 - December 2013
American Newspapers   June 2008 - July 2009
Chattanooga Times Free Press   November 1999 - June 2008
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette  February 1997 - November 1999
Quad-City Times  April 1991 - February 1997
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette  November 1981 - April 1991
Los Angeles Herald Examiner  1979 - 1981

Skills
Circulation, Public Relations, Newspaper, Publishing, Magazines, Audience Development, Digital Media, Subscription, Ap Style, Advertising, Email Marketing, Publications, Media Relations, Social Media, Direct Mail, Online Advertising, AP Style, Newspapers, Leadership, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Journalism, Newsletters, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy, Telemarketing, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Customer Acquisition, News Writing, Sales, SEO, Media Planning, Editorial, Blogging, Digital Strategy, Audience Segmentation, Web Content, Copy Editing, Business Analysis, New Media, History, Facebook, Family Man, Multimedia, Database Marketing, Social Networking

Education
East Tennessee State University   1967 — 1971
BS, History - Political Science - Business Psychology

Experience
Coyote Logistics  February 2015 - Present
Coyote Logistics  April 2014 - January 2015
Access America Transport  July 2013 - March 2014
Access America Transport  May 2007 - July 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   2005 - 2007
Unishippers  2002 - 2004

Skills
3PL, Logistics Management, Transportation, Logistics, CRM, Transportation..., Training, Warehousing, Shipping, Freight, Trucking, LTL, Truckload, Container, Flatbed, International Logistics, Dispatching, Supply Chain, Warehouse Management, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain..., Transportation Planning, Operations Management, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, FTL, Air Freight, Distribution Center..., Freight Forwarding, Rail, Fleet Management, Pricing, Reefer, Materials Management, Inventory Control, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Freight Transportation, Customer Satisfaction, Procurement, Process Improvement, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, Team Building, Sales, Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Forecasting, Account Management, Leadership

Education
Chattanooga State Community College

Experience
Villages Media Management, Inc.   June 2010 - Present
Villages Media Management, Inc.   June 2010 - January 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2000 - May 2010
Cannon Beach Conference Center  May 1997 - December 2000
Lee Enterprises/The Mason City Globe Gazette   September 1995 - November 1996
Lee Enterprises/The Quad-City Times   February 1991 - September 1995
Memphis Publishing Company/The Commercial Appeal   February 1987 - February 1991
Memphis Publishing Company/The Commercial Appeal   1987 - 1991

Skills
Publishing, Newspaper, Editing, Advertising, Content Management, Online Advertising, Photography, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, SEO, Newsletters, Multimedia, Journalism, Facebook, New Media, Public Speaking, Leadership Development, Quality Management, Change Management, Management Training..., Human Resources, Conflict Management, Training Delivery, Employment Law, Advertising Sales, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Employee Relations, Event Management, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Interviews, Mac, Management, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Online Marketing, Newspapers, Proofreading, Press Releases, Public Relations, Publications, Sales, Social Media, Social Networking, Web Content

Education
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary   1978 — 1980

Belmont University   1976 — 1977
BA, Religion/Religious Studies

Experience
Catch the Fire Houston   August 2015 - Present
T Bar M Camps  May 2015 - August 2015
Pentecostal Theological Seminary  September 2014 - May 2015
Lee University First Year Programs   August 2013 - May 2015
The College Tourist  September 2014 - December 2014
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2014 - May 2014
Lee Clarion  August 2012 - May 2014
Lee University Student Media   2011 - 2014
T Bar M Camps  2012 - 2013
David's Bridal  2010 - 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Teamwork, Public Speaking, HTML, English, Nonprofits, Graphic Design, Storytelling

Education
Lee University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism, Sociology, Biblical Studies

Logos Preparatory Academy   2007 — 2011

Experience
Walt Disney World  2008 - 2015
Commercial Network Magazine   2007 - 2008
Ken Murrell. The Creative Source.   August 1987 - 2008
Chattanooga Times Free Press   August 1999 - March 2002
Communication Design West   January 1979 - August 1987

Skills
Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Media Relations, Illustrator, Press Releases, Advertising, Social Media, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Blogging, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Editing

Education
La Sierra University   1975 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Journalism

Loma Linda University   1975 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations and Journalism

Southern Adventist University   1974 — 1975
Broadcast Communications

Union College (NE)   1973 — 1974
Speech Communications

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   August 2012 - Present
Lee Clarion  August 2011 - May 2012
Lee University  June 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Journalism, Editing, Photography, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Facebook, Proofreading, Social Media, Press Releases, Social Networking, InDesign, Copywriting, Photoshop, Research, Public Speaking, News Writing, Newsletters, Magazines, Media Relations, WordPress, AP Style, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Public Relations

Education
Richmont Graduate University   2015 — 2018
Master of Arts (M.A.), Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

Lee University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, minor in journalism

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   July 2013 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2013 - July 2013
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2012 - December 2012
True North Custom Media  January 2012 - May 2012
Covenant College  August 2011 - May 2012
Covenant College  August 2011 - March 2012
Covenant College  January 2011 - May 2011
Covenant College  2009 - 2010

Skills
Data Entry, Editing, Publications, Journalism, Photography, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Storytelling, Research, Blogging, Copy Editing, Poetry, Editorial, Writing, Tutoring, Organization Skills, Literature, Newspapers, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Word, Windows, Apple Software, Administrative..., Detail oriented, Customer Service

Education
Covenant College   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

World Journalism Insitute   2011 — 2011
Journalism, Photojournalism

Experience
Georgia State University  August 2015 - Present
Big Peach Running Company  June 2015 - Present
Roswell Nutrition   August 2014 - December 2014
R Lazy S Ranch   May 2014 - September 2014
University of the South Executive Office   May 2013 - May 2014
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2013 - June 2013
Two Rivers Soccer Camp  May 2012 - August 2012
Development Intern   June 2011 - August 2011
Heritage Sandy Springs  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
News Writing, Public Relations, Editorial, Sports, Editing, Politics, Teamwork, Fact-checking, Editorial Writing, Opinion Writing, Team Work, Sports Nutrition, Student Counseling, Youth Counseling, Exercise Science

Education
Georgia State University   2015 — 2017
Master of Science (M.S.), Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

Sewanee-The University of the South   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Minor in Psychology, Political Science, Psychology

University of Adelaide   2013 — 2013

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2014 - Present
Chattanooga School of Language   January 2014 - Present
Grupo La Información   February 2007 - Present
Jornadas de Novela Histórica Festivales de Olite   July 2013 - July 2015
Chattanooga State Community College  September 2014 - June 2015
Chattanooga Times Free Press   October 2013 - January 2014
Radio Navarra Antena 3 y Cope   February 1995 - February 2007
Redactora en Diario de Navarra   September 1992 - June 1993

Skills
Periodismo, Redes sociales, Blogs, Comunicaciones de..., Comunicaciones..., Edición, Español, Estrategia empresarial, Mercadotecnia en medios..., Publicidad en Internet, Radiocomunicación, Relaciones públicas, Web 2.0

Education
Universidad de Navarra   1989 — 1994
Licenciada, Periodismo

Colegio San Francisco Javier de Tudela
Bachillerato General y COU

ESIC: Business & Marketing School
PSPC Programa Superior de Publicidad y Comu, Postgrado PSPC Programa Superior de Publicidad y Comunicación Empresarial

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   June 2015 - Present
Goodwill Industries  April 2013 - June 2015
Cafe Pascale   May 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Fundraising, Marketing, Negotiation, Nonprofits, Time Management, Event Planning, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Higher Education, Sales, Community Outreach, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Social Networking, Teaching, Social Media, Leadership Development, PowerPoint development, Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales

Education
Bryan College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science

Bryan College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Experience
Anniston Star  April 2014 - Present
Elan (Northern Va. & DC suburbs arts magazine)   October 2013 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2013 - Present
Global-Writes.com   2012 - Present
Longleaf Style magazine   2006 - December 2014
The Huntsville Times  2004 - September 2012
Anniston Star  1991 - 2009
Anniston Star  1997 - 2003

Skills
Newspaper, feature articles, Art Exhibitions, Ap Style, Magazines, Writing, Feature Articles, Journalism, AP Style, Newspapers, Publishing, Publications, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Magazine Articles, Public Relations, Proofreading, Copywriting, Non-fiction, Art Criticism, Editorial, Storytelling, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Blogging, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Travel Writing, Web Content, Breaking News, Fact-checking, Media Relations, Investigative Reporting, Editing, Books, News Writing, Publicity, Content Management, Newspaper Design, New Media, Multimedia

Education
Columbia College (SC)   1963 — 1967
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Library Science

Cameron, SC High School   1960 — 1963

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   June 2013 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2012 - Present
Lumbee Inc.   August 2011 - December 2011
Wrigley  September 2006 - October 2010
Olsten staffing/the wrigley company   April 2006 - September 2006

Skills
SAP, Forklift Operator, Hazmat Response, Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Java, Visual Basic, C++, Database Administration, SQL, Windows, Web Design, Visual Studio, Oracle SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, VMware, Access

Education
Chattanooga State Community College   2008 — 2012
Associate of Applied Science, Computer Programming/Programmer, General

Ooltewah High School   1999 — 2002

Experience
Baltimore Business Journal  June 2015 - Present
Arizona Daily Star  April 2013 - April 2015
Sleeping Frog Farms   November 2011 - March 2013
Talon de Gato Farm   April 2011 - October 2011
Chattanooga Times Free Press   July 2006 - April 2011
Howard County Times   June 2005 - August 2005
The Baltimore Sun  June 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Blogging, Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Social Media, Newspapers, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Writing, Breaking News

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2002 — 2006
BA, American Studies

Towson High School   1998 — 2002

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2007 - Present
Another Damn Movie Blog   May 2011 - May 2012
Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University   August 2004 - December 2006
Sidelines, Middle Tennessee State University   January 2006 - September 2006
Albuquerque Tribune  May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Journalism, Interviews, Social Media, Writing, Storytelling, Editing, Technology Trends, AP Style, Blogging, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Creative Writing, Breaking News, Photography, Press Releases, Final Cut Pro, Music Journalism, Entertainment Journalism, Source Development, Teamwork, Internet Video..., Microsoft Office, Web Content, Entertainment, Editorial, Headline Writing, News Writing, Video, Online Journalism, Copywriting, Publications, Soundslides, Technology Journalism, Video Game Journalism, Consumer Electronics, Smartphones, Research, Newsletters, New Media, Newspapers

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   2003 — 2007
BS/BA, Journalism, German

Experience
Business Insider  May 2012 - Present
Portfolio Media, Publishers of the Law360 Newswire  June 2008 - May 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2007 - June 2008

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2008 - Present
The Honolulu Advertiser  June 2005 - January 2008
Cox Communications  October 1997 - June 2005

Skills
Budgets, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, HTML, Public Speaking, Editing, Accounting, Advertising, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy

Education
Golden Gate University   1995 — 1998
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

California State University-Sacramento   1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems, General

Experience
Transport Enterprise Leasing, LLC / Covenant Transportation Group, Inc.   July 2008 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   2001 - July 2008
Petty & Landis, CPA   2001 - 2001
Calder Company   1994 - 2001

Skills
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Advertising, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Budgets, Fixed Assets, Financial Statements, Freight, Logistics, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Microsoft Word, Payroll, PowerPoint, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Sales, Strategy, Tax, Team Building, Transportation..., Trucking

Education
Dalton State College
Bachelor of Business, Accounting, Cum Laude

Experience
Georgia Lottery Corporation  October 2012 - Present
Georgia Lottery Corporation  December 2006 - September 2012
Patch.com  December 2010 - September 2011
Marietta Daily Journal & Neighbor Newspapers   February 2005 - December 2006
Chattanooga Times Free Press   June 2003 - February 2005
The New York Times  May 2003 - May 2003
Savannah Morning News  April 2002 - May 2003
Savannah State University (SSU)   2002 - 2003

Skills
Newspaper, Writing, Stories, Journalism, Press Releases, Event Planning, Media Relations, Public Relations, Interviews, Public Speaking, Leadership, Publications, Editing, Social Media, Social Networking

Education
University of Phoenix   2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Savannah State University   1998 — 2003
B.A. Mass Communications, Print Journalism

University of Ghana Legon   2002 — 2002
Anthropology

North Atlanta High School   1994 — 1998

Experience
Russ Blakely and Associates   May 2013 - Present
Unum  February 2011 - May 2013
Unum  August 2008 - February 2011
Orange Grove Center  February 2007 - August 2008
Chattanooga Times Free Press   July 2006 - February 2007
Universidad EARTH  January 2003 - September 2005

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Spanish, Marketing Strategy, Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Social Media, Non-profits, Editing, PowerPoint, Teaching, Fundraising, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Media Relations, Microsoft Excel

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   2006 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), 4.0

Appalachian State University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Anthropology, 3.5

Appalachian State University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Latin American Studies, 3.5

McCallie

Experience
Det Distributing  May 2012 - Present
Travelink Inc  2010 - 2012
Insight Global  2010 - 2010
Chattanooga Times Free Press   2009 - 2009

Skills
Account Management, Sales, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Negotiation, Business Travel, Contract Negotiation, Social Media, Sales Process, Event Planning, Sabre, Cold Calling, Social Networking, Direct Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Selling

Education
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing

Experience
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee  September 2010 - Present
Chatsworth Times   January 2008 - August 2010
The Associated Press  February 2005 - April 2006
The Macon Telegraph  May 2004 - February 2005
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 1999 - May 2004
Times-News  1990 - 1993

Skills
News Writing, Ap Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Editing, Blogging, Press Releases, Proofreading, Media Relations, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Social Media, Breaking News, Public Relations, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Publishing, AP Style, Newspapers, Publications, Marketing Communications

Education
Georgia Southern University   1982 — 1985
BS, Political Science

South Georgia College   1980 — 1982
AS, Journalism

Experience
Haas Hall Academy  July 2015 - Present
KFSM Channel 5  March 2012 - July 2015
Northwest Arkansas Newspapers  August 2010 - March 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 2000 - August 2010
News & Review  May 1998 - January 2000
Las Vegas Sun  April 1996 - May 1998

Skills
Journalism, Newspaper, Ap Style, Broadcast Journalism, Investigative Reporting, Political Reporting, Online Journalism, Crime Reporting, Grammar, Computer-assisted..., WordPress, Writing, Editing, Records-based reporting, New Media, Media Production..., News Writing, AP Style, Wordpress, Storytelling, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Headline Writing, Copywriting, Magazines, Feature Articles, Video Editing, Videography, Press Releases, Blogging, Video Production, Publications, Newspaper Design, Media Relations, Multimedia, Sports Writing, Proofreading, Online News, Newsletters, Business Journalism, Content Strategy, Publishing, Fact-checking, Freelance Writing, Content Management, Creative Writing, Publicity, Web Content, Politics

Education
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2006 - Present

Education
East Tennessee State University

Experience
Grantland  May 2013 - Present
Self-employed  June 2010 - May 2013
Sports Illustrated  June 2009 - August 2009
Chattanooga Times Free Press   January 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Newspaper, Storytelling, News Writing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Editing, Investigative Reporting, Blogging, Sports Writing, Magazines, Editorial, Multimedia, AP Style, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Web Content, Publications, Newspapers, Social Media

Education
University of California, Berkeley   2008 — 2010
M.J., Journalism

Lee University   2003 — 2007
B.A., Communications

Experience
Anthem, Inc.   August 2012 - Present
American Medical News  August 2007 - August 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2005 - August 2007
Anderson Independent-Mail  January 2001 - June 2005
Pathogenesis  1996 - 1997

Skills
Business Reporting, Research, Investigative Reporting, Medicare Part D, Medical Technology, Healthcare, Newspaper, Journalism, Editing, Press Releases, Blogging, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Social Media, Content Strategy, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Publications, Web Content, Report Writing

Education
Kenyon College   1996 — 2000
BA, English, Neuroscience

The Annie Wright School   1991 — 1996
High School Diploma

Experience
Lamar Outdoor Advertising  September 2015 - Present
Winthrop Senior Living   January 2014 - September 2015
News Publishing Co   2007 - 2013
Rocky Mount Telegram  July 2005 - August 2007
Media General SW VA/Tri-Cities   August 2003 - June 2005
Chattanooga Times Free Press   February 1999 - August 2003
Sarasota Herald-Tribune  August 1991 - February 1999

Skills
Digital Media, Media Planning, Newspaper, Direct Mail, Advertising, Selling Skills, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, SEM, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Publishing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Sales Management, Newspapers, New Media, New Business Development, Publications, Copy Editing, Magazines, AP Style, Social Media Marketing

Education
Indiana State University   1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Political Science

Indiana State University   1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government

Experience
USA TODAY  November 2012 - Present
The Times-Picayune  June 2009 - November 2012
The Times-Picayune  2002 - June 2009
Chattanooga Times Free Press   2000 - 2002
The Daily News Journal (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)   1998 - 2000
Nashville Banner  1994 - 1998
The Daily News Journal (Murfreesboro, Tenn.)   1992 - 1994
The Review Appeal  1990 - 1992

Skills
AP Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, QuarkXPress, Blogging, Writing, Content Management, Social Media, Editing, Sports, SEO, Photoshop, Stories, Sports Writing, Breaking News, Multimedia, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Magazines, Feature Articles, Ap Style, Newspapers, Editorial, Press Releases, Headline Writing, Web Content, News Writing, InCopy, Media Relations, Publishing, Publications

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   1986 — 1989
BS, History, Communications, Sociology

Experience
The Tennessean  October 2014 - Present
The Tennessean  September 2013 - September 2014
USA TODAY  September 2013 - September 2014
The Tennessean  March 2012 - September 2014
The Press-Enterprise, Riverside, Calif.   April 2005 - March 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2000 - March 2005
The Times of Trenton  January 2000 - May 2000
The Daily Targum  January 1999 - January 2000
New Jersey Herald  July 1998 - September 1998

Skills
Storytelling, Journalism, Newspapers, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, AP Style, News Writing, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Blogging, Editing

Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick
History/Journalism

Experience
Freelance Writer  July 2008 - Present
Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University  April 2014 - Present
Lewis & Clark College  October 2011 - July 2014
Portland State University  September 2009 - June 2011
The Times  January 2009 - October 2009
Fantástico Sur   2007 - 2008
Chattanooga Times Free Press   2005 - 2007
Port City Life magazine   2004 - 2004

Skills
Blogging, Journalism, Storytelling, Newspaper, Teaching, Editorial, Magazines, Publications, Travel Writing, Newspapers, Marketing, Interviews, Books, Documentaries, Non-fiction, Editing, Multimedia

Education
Portland State University   2009 — 2011
MFA, Creative Writing (Nonfiction)

Salt Institute of Documentary Studies   2003 — 2003
certificate, Documentary Writing

Davidson College   1999 — 2003
BA in English, Minor in Spanish, English, Spanish

Experience
Freelance  May 2008 - Present
Fishbowl Spirits, LLC  July 2013 - May 2014
Big Machine Records/ The Valory Music Co./ Super 98 Music   June 2011 - July 2013
Big Machine Records/ The Valory Music Co./ Super 98 Music   January 2011 - May 2011
MAC Presents  January 2010 - March 2011
MAC Presents  August 2009 - December 2009
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2009 - August 2009
Tonic.com  May 2009 - August 2009
CMA Close Up   2009 - 2009
American Songwriter Magazine  May 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Social Media (Facebook,..., Online Branding, AP Style, Web Analytics

Education
Belmont University   2007 — 2011
B.S., Journalism, Cultural Criticism, English Writing

Girls Preparatory School   2000 — 2007

Experience
Project Management Inc.   July 2010 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   April 1991 - August 2010
Waco Tribune-Herald  September 1989 - April 1991
East Valley Tribune  January 1986 - September 1989
The Daily Sentinel  September 1981 - January 1986
Poughkeepsie Journal  September 1966 - September 1981

Skills
Newspaper, Government, Pre-press, Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Budgets, Blogging, Media Relations, Journalism, Publications, Press Releases, Publishing, Advertising, Project Planning, Editing, Newsletters, Magazines, Public Relations, Social Media, News Writing, Digital Media, Multimedia

Education
Dutchess Community College   1966 — 1968
No, Liberal Arts

Experience
Chattanooga State Community College  September 2001 - Present
Chattanooga Times Free Press   March 1999 - Present

Skills
Teaching, Religion, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Biblical Studies, Community Outreach, Religious Studies, Leadership Development, Editing

Education
Dallas Theological Seminary   1992 — 1995
ThM, Pastoral Studies

Experience
The Telegraph  October 2012 - Present
The Telegraph  October 2003 - October 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   July 2002 - September 2003
The Telegraph  September 2000 - July 2002
The Union-Recorder  March 1999 - August 2000
Clayton News-Daily  January 1998 - March 1999
The Daily Sun  March 1996 - December 1997

Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper Design, Newspaper, News Writing, Journalism, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Editorial, Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, QuarkXPress, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, AP Style

Education
Georgia College and State University   1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Charlton County High School   1984 — 1990
Honor graduate, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Experience
Rutgers University  August 2015 - Present
Free Library of Philadelphia  June 2015 - August 2015
Rutgers University  August 2014 - August 2015
Chattanooga Times Free Press   October 2013 - August 2014
Kevin O'Brien Studio   October 2012 - July 2013
Colette and Blue  September 2012 - December 2012
Linda's Stuff  August 2011 - March 2012
Freckled Sage   2011 - 2012
Freelance Writing and Editorial Services  2010 - 2012
Bean Exchange Coffee House   2009 - 2012

Skills
Feature Writing, Copywriting, Creative Non-fiction, SEO Copywriting, E-commerce SEO, Copy Editing, Retail Branding, Online Branding, Storytelling, Fashion Writing, Fashion Marketing, Creative Content..., Magazine Writing, Teaching Writing, Social Media Marketing, English Literature, American Literature

Education
Rutgers University – Camden   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature: Childhood, Literature and Culture

Earlham College   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Experience
Gill Industries  December 2014 - Present
Randstad USA  February 2012 - May 2014
Benchmark Hospitality  January 2007 - April 2012
Chattanooga Times Free Press   March 2010 - September 2010
Delta Career Education Corporation  March 2003 - December 2009

Skills
Recruiting, Account Management, New Business Development, Team Building, Public Speaking, Temporary Staffing, Customer Service, Negotiation, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Staff Development, Internet Recruiting, Sales, Project Management, Training, Leadership, Leadership Development, Coaching, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Onboarding, Temporary Placement, Human Resources, Hiring, Employee Relations, Staffing Services, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Cold Calling, Technical Recruiting, Performance Management, Management, College Recruiting, Employee Training, Organizational..., Talent Management, Employee Benefits, Sourcing, Customer Retention, New Hire Orientations, Resume Writing, Time Management, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Operations Management, Workforce Planning

Education
Bethel College (TN)   2012 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Covenant College   2009 — 2010
BS, Organizational Management

Middle TN Institute of Therapeutic Massage   1998 — 1999
LMT, CNMT, Neuromuscular Therapy, Massage Therapy

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   Free lance writerSouthern Reader.com and Faithlines.com2009 - 2015

Education
Morehead State University   1980 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Fine arts

Harding University   1973 — 1973
Fine Arts

Freed-Hardeman University   1971 — 1972
Fine Arts

Experience
Steinfeld Consulting   2012 - Present
Aretha Frankensteins   March 2009 - Present
Total Building Maintenance, Inc.   June 2009 - February 2012
Blacksmith's Bistro   November 2008 - May 2009
Chattanooga Times Free Press   April 2007 - November 2008
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee  January 2005 - February 2007

Skills
Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs

Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College   1998 — 2002
Microcomputer Specialist, CIS, A

Lee University   1998 — 1999
Communications, A

Experience
Chattanooga Times Free Press   May 2011 - Present
Hamilton County Department of Education  August 2013 - May 2015
MacAuthority  August 2012 - August 2013
MacAuthority  July 2010 - August 2013
Hamilton County Department of Education  August 2012 - December 2012
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Editing, Language Arts, Teaching, Customer Service, Customer Relations

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   2010 — 2012
Master of Education (M.Ed.), 4.0

Sewanee-The University of the South   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology/English

Baylor School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma