Ocala Star Banner
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Star-Banner is the daily newspaper in Ocala, Florida, United States, and serves Marion County and the surrounding communities. The Star-Banner has a daily circulation of about 43,000, and is the 19th largest newspaper in the state of Florida. Circulation: 50,000 (approximate) Editor: Douglas Ray Publisher: James E. Doughton Headquarters: Ocala, Florida, United States Owners: The New York Times Company, Halifax Media Group People also search for: The Gainesville Sun, The Ledger,
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Ocala Star Banner Employees
Walt Disney World October 2013 - July 2014
The Walt Disney Company March 2012 - March 2013
Unleashing Performance August 2010 - December 2012
Lockheed Martin February 2011 - February 2012
Digitec January 2011 - February 2011
Orlando Sentinel June 2006 - April 2009
The New York Times 2005 - 2006
Sarasota Herald-Tribune 2003 - 2005
Ocala Star-Banner 2002 - 2003
News & Observer 1999 - 2002
Skills
Wordpress, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Copy Editing, SEO copywriting, Journalism, CSS, HTML, Social Media, Flash, After Effects, Ap Style, Newspaper, Storytelling, Editing, Multimedia, Blogging, Digital Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Editorial, Web Content, Facebook, Photography, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Video Production, AP Style, Publishing, Layout, WordPress, QuarkXPress, Publications, Video
Education
Valencia College 2008 — 2011
A.S., Digital Media
Auburn University 1991 — 1996
Journalism, Computer Engineering
Auburn High School 1987 — 1991
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP December 2013 - Present
13th Judicial Circuit October 2011 - December 2013
Brice, Vander Linden & Wernick 2010 - 2010
Ocala Star-Banner July 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Writing
Education
Stetson University College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D.
University of Florida 2000 — 2003
BS, Journalism
Osceola County BOCC March 2012 - Present
Osceola County Economic Development Department January 2009 - March 2012
Orlando Sentinel June 2008 - January 2009
Orlando Sentinel June 2007 - June 2008
Orlando Sentinel 1996 - 2008
ocala star-banner 1985 - 1996
ocala star-banner 1985 - 1996
virgin islands daily news 1982 - 1985
West Hernando News 1982 - 1983
Skills
Social Media, Writing, Editing, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Government Relations, Marketing Communications, Research, Community Relations, Event Planning, Government, Strategic Planning, Promotions, Video, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Photography, InDesign, New Media, Photoshop, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Social Networking, Newsletters, Policy, Nonprofits, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Community Outreach, Publications, Internal Communications, Marketing, Politics, Fundraising, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Multimedia, Blogging, Management, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Journalism, Community Development
Education
University of South Florida 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Hillsborough High 1977 — 1978
Twin Lakes Elementary
Quinn PR January 2015 - Present
Quinn December 2013 - Present
Quinn October 2013 - December 2013
Ocala Magazine April 2013 - August 2013
Orange & Blue Magazine January 2013 - June 2013
Magruder Real Estate Group 2010 - 2013
Town & Country Magazine June 2012 - August 2012
Ocala Style Magazine January 2011 - August 2011
Ocala Star-Banner January 2011 - May 2011
The Gainesville Style September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Staff Supervision, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Feature Articles, Publicity, AP Style, Fashion, Journalism, Magazines, Fashion Blogging, Freelance Writing, Cash Handling, Retail Management, Creative Writing, Facebook, Press Releases, Social Media, Proofreading, Copywriting, Newspaper, Social Networking, Public Relations, iMovie, Web Content, Storytelling, Newsletters, News Writing, Online Journalism, Editorial, Interviews, Content Writing, WordPress, InDesign, Mac, Blogger, Photography, Text Editing, Multimedia, Entertainment, Web Design, Graphic Design, Pinterest, YouTube, Broadcast Journalism, Fact-checking, Retail, Twitter, Instagram, New Media
Education
University of Florida 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
College of Central Florida (CF) 2008 — 2010
A.A., Mass Communication
Robert Azmitia Photography July 2004 - Present
la Gaceta Newspaper 2005 - 2013
la Gaceta Newspaper 2005 - 2013
Sun-Sentinel Co January 1982 - July 2004
Lakeland Ledger 1980 - 1982
Ocala Star Banner 1978 - 1980
Skills
Commercial Photography, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits, Photos, Digital Photography, Photography, Editorial, Magazines, Event Photography, Travel Photography, Image Editing, Documentary Photography, Wedding Photography, Sports Photography, Fashion Photography, Editorial Photography, Image Manipulation, Videography, Environmental..., Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, Studio Lighting, Studio Photography, Medium Format, Multimedia, Architectural..., Newspapers, Food Photography, Stock Photography, Still Life, Camera, Nikon, Commercial Product..., Lifestyle Photography, Street Photography, Landscape Photography, Black & White, Darkroom
Education
USF 1971 — 1974
Photography
Germain school of photography 1970 — 1971
Photography
Loyola University New Orleans 1968 — 1970
Friends of Photogrpahy
General Photgraphy
Ocala Star-Banner September 2015 - Present
Global Voices Online January 2013 - Present
Syracuse Media Group January 2015 - September 2015
The New York Times Company June 2015 - August 2015
360° August 2014 - May 2015
The Daily Orange October 2011 - May 2015
Syracuse Media Group August 2014 - December 2014
The NewsHouse May 2014 - December 2014
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) June 2014 - August 2014
360° January 2014 - May 2014
Skills
Blogging, AP Style, Editing, Storytelling, Magazines, Interviews, Internal Communications, Breaking News, Nonprofits, Journalism, News Writing, Fact-checking, Final Cut Express, Newspapers, Facebook, Final Cut Pro
Education
Syracuse University 2011 — 2015
Newspaper and Online Journalism Spanish Language, Literature and Culture, Minor in Latino-Latin American Studies
Magnificat High School 2007 — 2011
Daily Racing Form February 2013 - Present
Dow Jones Newswires July 2012 - February 2013
Wire to Wire, Florida's daily horseracing digest April 2008 - August 2011
Naylor Publications January 2007 - April 2008
Ocala Star-Banner August 2005 - September 2006
Bloomberg News January 2000 - August 2005
Bergen Record 1999 - 1999
North Jersey Herald & News May 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Journalism, Freelance Writing, Sports Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Sports, Public Relations, Newspapers, AP Style, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Social Media, Web Content, News Writing, Editorial, Magazines
Education
The College of New Jersey 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's, journalism
Gainesville Sun November 2008 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner May 2005 - Present
Star-Banner-New York Times Regional group 2006 - 2011
Hickory Daily Record July 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Newspaper, Editing, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Layout, AP Style, HTML 5, CSS3, InDesign, InCopy, News Writing, Blogging, Storytelling, Editorial, Social Media, Journalism, Online Journalism
Education
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary 2000 — 2004
Master's of divinity, theology and philosophy
Louisiana Tech University 1995 — 1999
bachelor's of arts, Journalism
Ocala Star Banner August 2013 - Present
Fairfield Inn and Suites March 2013 - April 2013
Indian River State College February 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Administrative..., Receptionist Duties, Hotel Administration, Clerical Skills, Data Entry, File Management, Fax, Telephone Skills, Spreadsheets, Multi-line Phone, Office Administration, Time Management, Office Management, Cpr Certified, Outlook, People Skills, Telephone Reception, Invoicing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Administration, Research
Education
University of Central Florida 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
College of Central Florida 2011 — 2015
Associate's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Indian River Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Food Allergy Research & Education February 2014 - Present
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) September 2012 - Present
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network March 2012 - September 2012
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network December 2008 - March 2012
South Florida Sun-Sentinel May 1999 - July 2008
Ocala Star-Banner September 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Social Media, Editing, Public Relations, Blogging, Newsletters, Media Relations, AP Style, Publications, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Magazines, Corporate Communications, Web Content, Facebook, Copy Editing, Crisis Communications, Journalism, Editorial, Content Development, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Feature Articles, News Writing, Breaking News, Speech Writing, Content Management, Books, Storytelling, Proofreading, Publicity, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Publishing, Digital Media
Education
University of Florida
Time Customer Service, Inc. June 2010 - January 2011
Taylor, Bean & Whitaker October 2006 - August 2009
First American Title Insurance Compay May 2002 - October 2006
Time Customer Service, Inc. August 2000 - May 2002
The Villages Daily Sun March 1998 - October 1998
Silver Springs Nature Theme Park January 1997 - March 1998
Sears Portrait Studio September 1995 - November 1996
Ocala Star Banner March 1993 - June 1995
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, News Writing, Social Media, General Administrative..., Email, Customer Service, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Proofreading
Education
Rasmussen College-Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 3.5
Webster College 2001 — 2002
Associate of Science (AS), Medical/Clinical Assistant, 3.7
Freelance August 2013 - Present
Belleview High School June 2010 - June 2013
Tomes Rabold Advertising & Design, Inc. September 2009 - July 2010
Penguin Group USA April 2008 - September 2009
Bevmax Office Centers October 2006 - 2008
New York Post October 2006 - June 2007
Ocala Star Banner March 2006 - June 2006
Campus Talk December 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, Writing, Publishing, Books, Social Media, Blogging, Proofreading, CRM, Editing, Journalism, AP Style, Creative Writing
Education
University of Florida 2002 — 2005
B.S., Magazine Journalism
Leesburg Daily Commercial November 2013 - Present
Ocala Star Banner / Halifax Media Group January 2012 - November 2013
Ocala Star Banner / New York Times Regional Media Group 2004 - November 2013
Ocala Star Banner / NYT 2003 - 2004
Ocala Star Banner 1998 - 2003
The St. Petersburg Times February 1998 - October 1998
Ocala Star Banner 1997 - 1998
Ocala Star Banner 1996 - 1997
Ocala Star Banner 1986 - 1996
Ocala Star Banner 1984 - 1986
Skills
Advertising, Online Advertising, Newspapers, Digital Media, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Online Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Magazines, SEO, Digital Strategy, Facebook, Public Relations, Newspaper
Education
College of Central Florida 1982 — 1984
Accounting
BB&T April 2014 - Present
Ocala Star Banner July 2013 - April 2014
BB&T August 2011 - July 2013
L&J Holdings March 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Digital Media, Online Advertising, Event Management, Team Building, Sales, Events Coordination, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Online Marketing, SEO, Newspapers, New Media, Team Leadership, Teller Operations, Banking, Retail Banking, Small Business, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Networking
Education
University of South Florida 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
The Independent Florida Alligator January 2015 - May 2015
WUFT-FM January 2015 - May 2015
Opus Coffee July 2014 - May 2015
The Independent Florida Alligator January 2014 - May 2015
The Independent Florida Alligator August 2014 - December 2014
Gainesville Sun August 2014 - December 2014
Ocala Star Banner June 2014 - September 2014
The Independent Florida Alligator May 2014 - August 2014
Follett Higher Education Group July 2012 - July 2014
The Independent Florida Alligator January 2014 - May 2014
Skills
Social Networking, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Copy Editing, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Reporting, Chinese
Education
Tsinghua University 2015 — 2016
Chinese
University of Florida 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
AARP Texas July 2014 - Present
Florida House of Representatives December 2008 - July 2014
Sun-Sentinel 1999 - December 2008
New York Times Regional Media Group 1994 - 1999
The Gainesville Sun 1993 - 1994
Ocala Star-Banner 1990 - 1993
Skills
Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Editing, Strategic Communications, Newspaper, Social Media, News Writing, Journalism, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Publicity, Political Communication, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Creative Writing, Editorial, Research, Legislative Relations, Ap Style, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Investigative Reporting, Blogging, Public Affairs, Spokesperson, Message Development, Newspapers, AP Style, Facebook, Corporate Communications, Public Policy, Politics, Writing
Education
Illinois State University
Mass Communications, Journalism, Political Science
Mona's Cafe November 2013 - Present
Independent August 2009 - Present
Big Easy Daiquiris June 2013 - December 2013
Munch @ Molly's March 2013 - June 2013
7Eleven June 2011 - September 2012
Uncle Lou's Bar and Music Lounge November 2010 - September 2012
Jimmy Johns April 2012 - August 2012
ISLE Apparel January 2012 - February 2012
Ocala Star Banner September 2009 - November 2009
Dominoe's Pizza February 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Illustration, Digital Illustration, Logo Development, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, InDesign, Layout, Graphic Design, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Posters, Web Design, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Identity, Cinema 4D, Creative Direction, Image Manipulation, Digital Photography, Keynote, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Flyers, Concept Design, Image Editing, Premiere, Logo Design, 3D Studio Max, ActionScript, Graphics, Brochures, Storyboarding, Photography, Video Editing, Art Direction, Animation, Painting, Branding & Identity, User Interface Design, Mac, Flash Animation, Banners, Business Cards, Visual Communication, Packaging, Interaction Design, Corporate Branding, Color Correction
Education
Full Sail University 2009 — 2010
Associates, Graphic Design
Fayetteville Observer August 2011 - December 2013
St. Augustine Record December 2010 - July 2011
Renaissance Creative July 2009 - August 2010
The Florida Times Union September 2003 - May 2009
The Tennessean 2001 - 2002
St. Petersburg Times 1996 - 2001
Ocala Star-Banner 1992 - 1996
Gadsden Times 1991 - 1992
Lake City Reporter 1983 - 1991
WDSR/WNFQ-FM 1978 - 1983
Skills
Content Strategy, Content Development, Content Management, Web Content, Media Planning, Web Analytics, News Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Multimedia, Editorial, AP Style, Copywriting, Social Media, Publications, Facebook, Journalism, Social Networking, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Relations, SEM, Marketing, SEO, Lead Generation, Editing, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Newspapers, Advertising, Feature Articles, Web Content Management, Online Advertising, Advertising Sales, Marketing Communications, Storytelling, Publishing, New Media, Magazines, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Sales, Digital Strategy, Direct Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media
Education
Jacksonville University 1967 — 1969
BA, English
North Carolina State University 1964 — 1966
Sewanee Military Academy 1962 — 1964
Duncan U. Fletcher Jr/Senior High School 1959 — 1962
Dr. Deanna Osborn June 2013 - Present
Marion County Public Schools August 2009 - June 2013
CLM Workforce Connection February 2009 - August 2009
The Centers August 2007 - April 2008
Department of Children and Families October 2003 - July 2007
Marion County Sheriff's Office July 2001 - February 2003
Ocala Star Banner September 1999 - July 2001
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital July 1993 - September 1997
Skills
Fundraising, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations
Education
Ohio University 1985 — 1989
BSJ, Journalism/Public Relations
R+L Carriers February 2014 - Present
Darr Schackow Insurance July 2013 - January 2014
College of Central Florida April 2013 - August 2013
Southern Legal Counsel January 2013 - April 2013
Jays Bridal & Entertainment November 2011 - August 2012
Ocala Star-Banner April 2010 - August 2012
Haile Plantation Club Corps Country Club May 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Blogging, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Marketing, Social Networking, News Writing, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Microsoft Excel, AP Style, Editing, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Corporate Blogging, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Educational Fundraising, Interviewing Skills, Focus Groups, Intranet, Visual Communication, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Writing, Research, Copywriting, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Journalism, Proofreading, SEO, Communication, Pinterest, Branding & Identity, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Florida 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, English Minor
College of Central Florida 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Public Relations
EasyRealtySites.com April 2004 - Present
Real Estate Technology Institue February 2004 - Present
New York Times Regional Media Group 1997 - 2005
Ocala Star Banner January 2001 - March 2004
The Gainesville Sun January 1997 - March 2004
Skills
Online Advertising, SEO, Social Media, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Web Development, Email Marketing, CSS, E-commerce, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Wordpress, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Web Marketing, Digital Media, Account Management, New Business Development, Facebook, New Media, Digital Marketing, Management, Leadership, Social Media Measurement, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Website Development, Blogging, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, SEM, Graphic Design, Training, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Brand Development, Lead Generation, Selling, Mobile Marketing, Google Adwords, Small Business, Newsletters
Education
University of Florida 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, High Honors
South Plantation High School 1990 — 1994
Florida State University August 2012 - Present
Freelance Staff WriterCollege Park Community PaperMarch 2011 - April 2012
Virginia Commonwealth University August 2007 - May 2010
Freelance February 2010 - February 2010
Ocala Star Banner July 2004 - July 2008
Charleston City Paper 2006 - 2007
Skills
Copy Editing, Interviews, Newspapers, Blogging, Editing
Education
Florida State University 2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Creative Writing
Virginia Commonwealth University 2007 — 2010
Master's of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry
College of Charleston 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Journalism, Creative Writing
Freelance/Contract 2010 - Present
RiseSmart 2010 - Present
Career Services International 2009 - 2010
Ocala Star Banner 2008 - 2010
The Daily Commercial 2008 - 2010
Cameron University June 2003 - December 2005
University of Florida August 2000 - May 2002
Smoke Free For Health 2001 - 2001
Education
University of Florida
MA, Political Science
University of Florida
BS, Journalism
Foster-McKenzie Photography January 2006 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner 1988 - 2001
The New York Times 1973 - 2001
Skills
Editing, Photography, Photoshop, Journalism, Newspaper, Editorial, Magazines, Multimedia, New Media, Blogging, Portrait Photography, Newspapers, Copywriting, Publishing, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Photojournalism, Newsletters, Storytelling, Publications, Video, Copy Editing, WordPress, Digital Media
Education
University of Florida
Also AA degree from College of Central Florida, Journalism
The Villages Media Group March 2006 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner 2000 - 2006
Advance America 1998 - 2000
United Skates of America September 1989 - May 1998
US Army 1986 - 1989
United States Army Reserve 1985 - 1986
Franks-N-Franks Mini Market 1977 - 1985
Skills
Advertising, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Newspaper, Publishing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Sales
Education
Community College of Philadelphia 1984 — 1985
College of Central Florida August 2006 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner August 1988 - August 2006
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Research, AP Style, Distance Learning, Newspapers, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Academic Advising, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Journalism, Newsletters, Fundraising, Teaching, Breaking News, Team Mentoring, Tutoring, Instructional Design, Books
Education
University of Missour-Kansas City 1981 — 1983
Masters, History
University of Florida
Austin American-Statesman June 2013 - Present
Tampa Bay Times (previously the St. Petersburg Times) June 2006 - May 2013
Tampa Bay Times (previously the St. Petersburg Times) February 2000 - June 2006
Ocala Star-Banner May 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Editing, Newspaper
Education
Georgetown University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, History
Dataminr, Inc. December 2013 - Present
NBCUniversal, Inc. July 2013 - December 2013
Ocala Star-Banner November 2011 - March 2013
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism August 2011 - November 2011
The Queens Courier June 2011 - September 2011
The Jersey Journal February 2011 - June 2011
CBS News September 2010 - December 2010
New York Daily News June 2010 - August 2010
Mott Haven Herald October 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Final Cut Studio, Wordpress, Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Flash, News Photography, News Writing, News Analysis, Online News, Breaking News, Journalism, Photography, Social Media, Writing, Blogging, Multimedia, Stories, Web Content Management, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Newspaper, Video, AP Style, Videography, Photojournalism, Multimedia Journalism, Social Networking, HTML, Interviewing, Audio, CMS, Facebook, Storytelling, WordPress, Newspapers, Editing, Investigative Reporting, SEO, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Editorial
Education
Dartmouth College 2004 — 2008
B.A, English
City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism 2009 — 2010
M.A, Journalism
Ocala Star Banner May 2013 - Present
The Yomiuri Shimbun August 2011 - April 2013
Newsday July 2008 - July 2011
The Southampton Press May 2010 - August 2010
CBS News January 2010 - May 2010
The Statesman January 2010 - May 2010
The Statesman September 2009 - December 2009
The Statesman September 2008 - August 2009
Newsday May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Newspaper, Online Journalism, Ap Style, Editing, Blogging, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Final Cut Pro, Headline Writing, Soundslides, Editorial, Newspapers, AP Style, Social Media, Politics
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2010 — 2011
MS, Journalism
Stony Brook University 2005 — 2010
BA, Journalism and Political Science
The Associated Press December 2010 - Present
Memorial Regional Hospital 2009 - March 2011
South Florida Sun Sentinel August 2005 - March 2009
South Florida Sun-Sentinel August 2002 - August 2005
The Associated Press January 1995 - August 2002
Ocala Star Banner 1986 - 1988
Florence TimesDaily 1984 - 1985
Education
Birmingham-Southern College
BA, Political Science/History
Curecanti National Recreation Area/Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park August 2015 - Present
Teach for America Hawai'i January 2013 - June 2015
Ocala Star-Banner May 2011 - August 2012
University of Florida Health Science Center Office of News and Communications January 2012 - April 2012
Tower Publications Inc. January 2010 - 2012
Independent Florida Alligator September 2009 - November 2010
Hearst Television May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Newspapers, Journalism, News Writing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Teaching, Environmental Education, Curriculum Development
Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Education 2013 — 2016
Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education
University of Florida 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Spiritual Sweets™ LLC December 2012 - Present
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution March 1996 - 2007
Ocala Star-Banner 1992 - 1996
Skills
Illustrator, Freehand, Graphic Design, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, Public Relations, Art Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Layout, Photography, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Logo Design, Posters, Marketing, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale 1986 — 1988
Degree, Advertising Design
North Marion high School 1982 — 1986
Diploma
FPL Energy Services/NextEra Energy, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Florida Power & Light January 2013 - March 2015
Lifestyle Carpets, Inc. August 2011 - May 2012
Villanova University November 2008 - August 2011
Campaign for Working Families January 2010 - February 2011
Labor Finders International September 2007 - October 2008
National Alliance for Youth Sports August 2005 - May 2007
Propel Marketing February 2004 - May 2007
Ocala Star-Banner January 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Social Media, Internal Communications, Editing, Journalism, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Editorial, Storytelling, Publications, Nonprofits, Interviews, Publicity, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Video, Marketing, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Facebook
Education
University of Florida 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Communications
Florida Hospital July 2015 - Present
Fox Television December 2013 - June 2015
Fox Television May 2013 - December 2013
Media Source Imagery January 2013 - December 2013
Shutter Speed Digital Media August 2011 - December 2013
Florida College System Activities Association November 2011 - April 2013
Ocala Star Banner March 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Apple Aperture, Editing, Photography, OS X, Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Photoshop, Data Entry, Graphic Design, iMovie, Digital Photography, Time Management, Outlook, Apple Motion, Videography, Video Production, Audio Post Production, Avid, Lightroom, Portraits, Television, Image Editing, Camera, Multimedia, Audio Editing, Video Editing, Facebook
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Radio-Television Production, Minor in Cinema Studies
College of Central Florida 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts, Communications
Custom Window Systems February 2014 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner April 2013 - August 2013
US Navy October 2005 - February 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Sales, Networking, Account Management, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Information technology, Occupational safety, Workplace Safety, Microsoft Office, iOS, Windows, Windows Server, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazardous Materials
Education
College of Central Florida 2013 — 2016
Associate's degree, Information Technology
Jenkins Acura and Mazda November 2014 - Present
Hospice of Marion County August 2007 - November 2014
Workforce Connection July 1999 - June 2007
Ocala Star Banner July 2000 - December 2006
Ocala/Marion Class XIV September 2000 - April 2001
University of Florida College of Dentistry May 1999 - July 1999
University of Florida News and Public Affairs May 1998 - December 1998
Skills
Event Planning, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Employee Relations, Public Relations, Newsletters, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Advertising, Newsletter Production, Press Releases, Spokesperson, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Social Media Outreach, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Message Development, Leadership, Community Development, Publications, Publicity, Community Outreach, Marketing, Nonprofits, Photography, Volunteer Management, Management, Budgets, Facebook, Social Media, Elder Care, Newspapers, Event Management, Publishing, AP Style, Customer Service, Blogging, Magazines, Home Care, Radio, Corporate Communications, Social Services, Copywriting, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Copy Editing
Education
University of Florida 1997 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
Brevard College 1995 — 1996
Associate of Arts
Primerica Financial Services August 2015 - Present
Hosey's Auto Parts & Service September 2010 - August 2015
Datamax-O’Neil by Honeywell June 2007 - February 2009
Arandell Corporation August 1999 - June 2006
Quad/Graphics May 1996 - August 1999
Ocala Star-Banner April 1993 - April 1996
The Wall Street Journal May 1991 - August 1991
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Sales Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Sales
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Studies
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor’s Degree, Printing Management, 3.1 Cum Laude
Ocala Star Banner March 2013 - Present
The Melting Pot Restaurants November 2011 - March 2013
Sonny's BBQ June 2006 - January 2011
Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Editing, Account Management, Negotiation
Education
College of Central Florida 2009 — 2014
Business & Organizational Management, Bachelor's of Applied Science
University of South Florida 2008 — 2009
None, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
GolfNow September 2015 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner November 2014 - July 2015
Hollister Co. May 2013 - November 2014
ULTA Beauty September 2011 - May 2013
University of Central Florida, College of Sciences January 2013 - April 2013
Ocala Sports July 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Organized Multi-tasker, Self-starter, Dependable Team Player, Oral & Writing Skills, Social Media, Resourceful in the..., Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Networking, Customer Service, Sales, Time Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising and Public Relations
College of Central Florida 2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Public Relations
Belleview High School 2005 — 2009
High School
Ocala Star Banner July 2009 - Present
Education
Rasmussen College-Florida
Bachelor's degree, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Orange County Public Schools August 2006 - Present
Ocala Star Banner 2004 - 2004
Education
University of Florida 2002 — 2004
Bachelors, Photojournalism
University of Central Florida
Masters, Secondary Language Arts Education
Blood-Horse Publications January 2011 - Present
Blood-Horse Publications October 1999 - Present
Street and Smith's SportsBusiness Journal 1998 - 1999
Spartanburg Herald-Journal 1996 - 1998
Ocala Star-Banner April 1988 - October 1996
Skills
Editing, Basic web production, Contract Negotiation, Writing, Editorial Project..., Multimedia Journalism, Multimedia Project..., Public Relations, Journalism, Newsletters, Editorial, News Writing, Press Releases, Newspapers, Advertising, Multimedia, Books, Email Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Horses, Facebook, Blogging, Magazines, Copywriting, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Event Management, Digital Media, Publications, Media Relations, Web Content, Team Building, Publishing, Copy Editing, Graphic Design, Content Development, Feature Articles, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Coaching, Social Networking, Online Publishing, Publicity, Equestrian, Content Strategy, AP Style
Education
Texas A&M University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
York Technical College
Online class, Basic Web Design/HTML
USA TODAY Sports Media Group April 2008 - Present
The Tampa Tribune April 2005 - December 2007
USA TODAY October 2000 - April 2005
Sun-Sentinel April 1998 - September 2000
Miami Herald Media Company February 1996 - March 1998
Florida Today July 1995 - February 1996
Ocala Star-Banner April 1990 - July 1995
Skills
WordPress, AP Style, Storytelling, News Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, New Media, Writing, Web Content, Social Media, Sports Writing, Premiere Elements, Photoshop Elements, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Video Production, Video Editing, Journalism
Education
University of Florida 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
The Gainesville Sun May 2015 - Present
LTS Education Systems April 2014 - January 2015
Citrus County Chronicle December 2011 - April 2014
Ocala Star-Banner August 2011 - November 2011
Citrus County Chronicle October 2005 - August 2011
Skills
Journalism, AP Style, Newspapers, New Media, Online Journalism, Sports, Copy Editing
Education
College of Central Florida 2001 — 2014
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Lecanto High School 1999 — 2000
High School Diploma, General Studies
NetSource Technologies August 2010 - Present
RVUSA.com August 2010 - November 2013
Ocala Star-Banner September 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Sales Management, Business Planning, Advertising, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Social Media, Customer Relations, Account Management, Small Business, RV, Online Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Selling, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Customer Retention, Negotiation, New Business Development, Profit, Coaching, Sales Operations, SEO, Web Design, B2B, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Market Planning, Marketing, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Leadership, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Advertising Sales, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, SEM, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis
Education
Troy University 2003 — 2005
BS, Art, Art History
College of Central Florida 2001 — 2003
AA
Digital Brands Inc. February 2012 - Present
Hernando Today June 2010 - December 2011
The Gainesville Sun January 2009 - May 2010
Ocala Star-Banner June 2009 - June 2009
Our Town Magazine January 2008 - December 2008
INsite Magazine January 2008 - May 2008
North Florida Herald August 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Journalism, Photojournalism, Videography, Multimedia, Web Development, InDesign, iMovie, Audacity, Final Cut Pro, Writing, Editing, Photoshop, Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Storytelling, Newspapers, Web Design
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism
University of Florida
Ocala Star-Banner August 2012 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Management, Public Speaking, Sales, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Team Building, Project Management, Research
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2015 — 2019
Bachelor's degree, Business Management/ Information Technology
Rasmussen College 2011 — 2014
Associate's degree, Business Management
Star-Banner Photo EditorNew York Times Regional Media Group2002 - Present
Ocala Star Banner 1997 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner/ NY Times RMG 1983 - Present
TimesDaily 1983 - 1988
Skills
Newspaper
Education
University of Florida 1980 — 1983
Ocala Star-Banner February 2015 - Present
US News & World Report May 2014 - February 2015
The Gainesville Sun October 2012 - April 2014
Oxford University Press May 2010 - October 2012
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Social Media, News Writing, Proofreading, Editorial, Storytelling, Publishing
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Science reporting
Pacific University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), nonfiction writing
Writers Center
Valdosta State University August 2008 - Present
Gainesville Sun 2004 - 2008
Ocala Star-Banner March 1994 - June 2001
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Newspaper, Blogging, Books, Research, QuarkXPress, Ap Style, Facebook, Wordpress, AP Style, Newspapers, WordPress, Editorial, Feature Articles, News Writing, Sports Writing, Storytelling, Publications, Magazines, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Scaffolding, Traffic Signs, Alcoholic Beverages, Roasting, Sword Fighting, Reptiles, Albanian, Shoes
Education
University of Florida 2004 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Journalism
Lehigh University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Detroit Public Schools February 2013 - Present
Detroit Public Schools October 2011 - Present
National Association of Charter School Authorizers 2013 - 2013
Detroit Public Schools March 2011 - October 2011
Detroit Public Schools February 2010 - October 2011
The Detroit News May 2005 - February 2010
Ocala Star-Banner 1997 - May 2005
Orlando Sentinel 1996 - 1997
Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Administration, Community Outreach, Writing, Budgets, Proofreading, Staff Development, Leadership, New Media, Public Speaking, Social Networking
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Political Science
StarNews October 2005 - Present
TimesDaily/New York Times Co. August 2000 - September 2005
Lake City Reporter September 1998 - July 2000
Ocala Star Banner October 1995 - August 1998
Skills
Newspapers, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, AP Style, Publications, Editorial, Newspaper, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Management, Sales Management
Education
Duke Corporate Education Program 2003 — 2003
Business Leadership
Poynter Executive Excellence Series 2001 — 2001
Journalism and Business Values
Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth 1998 — 1998
Business/Commerce, General
Winthrop University 1990 — 1991
Business Administration and Management, General
Kent State University 1975 — 1977
Elementary Education and Teaching
Prudential Financial August 2009 - Present
The Associated Press January 2004 - August 2009
The Herald (Rock Hill, SC) 1997 - 2004
The Herald 1991 - 2004
Ocala Star-Banner 1983 - 1991
Ocala (Fla.) Star-Banner 1983 - 1991
Skills
Copy Editing, Internal Communications, Editing, Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Web Content, Media Relations, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Newspapers, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Social Media
Education
Florida Southern College 1979 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Randy Ziffer Communications January 2011 - Present
Ziffer Stansberry May 2006 - January 2011
Home Depot June 1996 - May 2006
Home Depot March 1994 - September 1996
Atlanta Press Club February 1992 - February 1994
Atlanta Journal Constitution March 1983 - September 1988
Orlando Sentinel June 1978 - March 1983
Ocala Star Banner June 1977 - June 1978
Skills
Media Relations, Copy Editing, Journalism, Community Development, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications
Education
University of Florida 1973 — 1977
Batchelor of Science, Journalism
Telecom Service Bureau October 2012 - Present
Just Energy October 2011 - Present
New York Times Regional April 2006 - April 2011
New York Times Regional Media Group 2005 - April 2011
Ocala Star-Banner 2005 - April 2011
Priority Healthcare (now Curascript) 1998 - 2003
Skills
Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Photoshop, Project Management, Digital Strategy, HTML, CSS, Management, Software Product..., Internet Strategy, Microsoft Office, PHP, Wordpress, Online News, WordPress, Web Development, Marketing, Advertising, Strategy, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Phoenix
GateHouse Media September 2014 - Present
Brunswick News September 2009 - September 2011
Ocala Star-Banner March 2004 - October 2008
Citrus County Chronicle November 2001 - March 2004
St. Joseph News-Press November 1998 - November 2001
The Business Press July 1998 - November 1998
Waco Tribune-Herald April 1997 - July 1998
Midland Reporter-Telegram January 1996 - April 1997
Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Journalism, Copy Editing, Blogging, Breaking News, AP Style, Copywriting, Layout, News Writing, Newspapers, Press Releases, Publications, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Online Journalism, Editorial, Publishing, InCopy, Web Content, Proofreading, Content Development, Content Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BJ/BA, Journalism/History
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Journalism
Halifax Media Group/Star-Banner January 2005 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner/ Halifax Media Group 2005 - Present
Halifax Media Group 2005 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner 2005 - Present
Florida Today 2000 - 2005
Skills
Storytelling, Editing, Publications, Newspapers, AP Style, Journalism, Headline Writing, News Writing, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Editorial, Investigative Reporting, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Press Releases, Newspaper, Multimedia, Online News, Copy Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, New Media, Media Relations, Radio, Social Media, Content Development, Publishing, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Facebook, Video Editing, Video, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Business Journalism, InCopy, Videography, Broadcast, Magazines, Photography
Education
Brenau University 1986 — 1991
BA, Journalism
Ocala Star-Banner July 1999 - Present
Education
American University
M.A., Journalism and Public Affairs
Ring Power Corporation September 2012 - Present
Journal Community Publishing Group January 2009 - October 2011
Ocala Star-Banner 2002 - 2007
Skills
Press Releases, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Journalism, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Newsletters, Copywriting, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Newspapers, Editing
Education
University of North Florida 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication, Journalism, Political Science
Cyndi Chambers Sports 2004 - Present
Ocala Star Banner
Skills
Photoshop, Newspaper, Photojournalism, Editorial, Portrait Photography, Newspapers, Magazines, Event Photography, Photography, Portraits, Advertising, Video, Social Media, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Multimedia, Digital Photography, Editing, Facebook, Blogging, Image Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Production, Graphic Design, Journalism, Newsletters, Social Networking, Film, Publishing, Media Relations, InDesign, Copywriting
Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism
FLAGER PENNYSAVER/ Halifax Media Group April 2014 - Present
Daytona Beach News-Journal August 2013 - April 2014
Ocala Star Banner April 2013 - July 2013
Messenger Post Media December 2003 - April 2012
St. Augustine Record 2000 - 2002
St. Augustine Record 2000 - 2002
Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing
Education
St. Thomas Aquinas College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy and Religious Studies
The Dallas Morning News June 1985 - Present
South Florida Sun Sentinel 1979 - 1985
Ocala Star Banner June 1976 - 1979
Skills
Sports, Editing, AP Style, Headline Writing, Newspapers, Football, Breaking News, News Writing, Journalism, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Newspaper Design, Writing, Editorial, Blogging, Press Releases, Web Content, Media Relations, Social Media, Publications, Magazines, New Media
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1972 — 1976
BS, Journalism
Ocala Star Banner August 2011 - Present
Education
Florida State University 2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies
College of Central Florida 2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
uniform city August 2011 - January 2013
Saint Petersburg Times July 2000 - January 2007
Ocala Star Banner September 1988 - April 2000
Citrus County Chronicle March 1984 - September 1988
Education
Saint Petersburg College 2007 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Pasco-Hernando State College 1980 — 1982
Associate's Degree
The Ledger July 2014 - March 2015
Gannett Company – Louisville Design Studio August 2011 - June 2013
The Courier-Journal July 2007 - August 2011
Mighty Joe Public Music, Ltd January 2006 - April 2011
The Daytona Beach News-Journal January 2006 - January 2007
St. Petersburg Times January 2004 - May 2005
Daytona Beach News-Journal November 1998 - November 2002
The Daily Commercial June 1997 - November 1998
The Gainesville Sun December 1992 - September 1993
Ocala Star-Banner May 1992 - November 1992
Skills
AP Style, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Healthy Sense of Humor, Fact-checking, Teamwork, Proofreading, Journalism, News Judgment, Research, Interviews, News Writing, Storytelling, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Magazines, Blogging, Press Releases, CCI NewsGate, Page Design, Voice Overs, Layout, CCI NewsDesk
Education
Santa Fe Community College 1993 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
University of Florida 1991 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Magazine Journalism
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 1989 — 1990
Course work, Photography
Self Editorial ManagerAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Ocala Star-Banner March 2004 - May 2005
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters