Belleville News-Democrat
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Belleville News-Democrat is a daily newspaper in Belleville, Illinois. Focusing on news that is local to the area of southwestern Illinois, it has been published under various names for 150 years. As of 2009, it is published by The McClatchy Company, and is based in St. Clair County, Illinois. Circulation: 53,967 Daily; 64,282 Sunday Editor: Jeffry Couch Founded: 1858 Publisher: Jay Tebbe People also search for: The State, St. Louis Post-Dispatch,
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Belleville News-Democrat Employees
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville January 2015 - Present
The Edwardsville Intelligencer November 2014 - Present
The Edwardsville Intelligencer January 2014 - November 2014
The Daily Telegraph August 2012 - December 2013
Belleville News-Democrat May 2011 - August 2011
Wellspring Academies May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, Organizational..., Social Media, Social Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Critical Thinking, Innovative Problem..., Written Skills, Digital Photography, Layout, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Copywriting, Sales, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Press Releases, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Selling, Blogging, Social Networking, Event Planning, Facebook, Editing, Public Relations, Customer Service, Public Speaking
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2005 — 2011
B.S., Mass Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Speech Communications, Public Relations
CNN January 2010 - Present
Atlanta Journal-Constitution August 2007 - January 2010
The State 2002 - 2007
Belleville News-Democrat December 1997 - February 2002
Lufkin Daily News April 1997 - November 1997
Rank Video Services June 1995 - April 1997
Stuttgart Daily Leader August 1993 - June 1995
KAIT-TV December 1992 - August 1993
Skills
AP Style, Copy Editing, Newspaper, Editing, QuarkXPress, Journalism, Breaking News, Blogging, Writing, Proofreading, InDesign, Social Media, Wordpress, Web Content, Media Relations, News Writing, Photoshop, Stories, Headline Writing, Layout, Ap Style, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Newspapers, WordPress, Storytelling
Education
Arkansas State University 1988 — 1993
B.S., Communications
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business
Office Depot September 2014 - Present
United States Air Force April 2014 - Present
Marshall Wireless July 2011 - October 2013
RadioShack June 2009 - July 2011
Jack Borings, Inc August 2008 - April 2009
Belleville News-Democrat May 2007 - August 2008
RadioShack August 2006 - May 2007
United States Air Force May 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Training, Customer Service, Sales, Advertising, Retail, Recruiting, Hiring, Store Management, Customer Retention, Microsoft Office, B2B, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Sales Operations, DoD, Project Planning, Team Building, Account Management, Microsoft Word, Direct Sales, Project Management, Security Clearance, PowerPoint, Loss Prevention, Process Scheduler, Inventory Management, Online Advertising, Visual Merchandising, System Administration, Sales Management, Merchandising, Social Media Marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, Graphic Design, Blogging, Coaching, Networking, Marketing Communications, Business Planning, Promotions, Cold Calling, Leadership, Inventory Control, Customer Experience, P&L Management, Profit
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2007 — 2008
Associate of Applied Science, Web Design
Community College of the Air Force
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
A. Wilson & Associates Commercial Printing June 2002 - Present
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 1999 - 2002
Belleville News-Democrat 1986 - 1999
Tazewell Publishing Company 1984 - 1986
Skills
Advertising, Graphic Design, Corporate Gifts, Newsletters, Publishing, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Newspapers, Layout, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Budgets, Creative Direction, Online Marketing, Magazines, Email Marketing
Education
Simmons College - Simmons School of Management 1990 — 1990
Bradley University 1967 — 1971
BS, Teaching
Bergenfield High School 1965 — 1967
Bradley University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education
Belleville News-Democrat September 2012 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat Community Newspaper Group May 2008 - September 2012
Self-employed September 2007 - April 2008
Pierce County Community Newspaper Group August 2005 - August 2007
The Telegraph 2005 - 2005
Skills
Newspaper, Advertising, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Copy Editing, SEO, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Online Advertising, Editorial, New Media, Ap Style, Creative Writing, Journalism, InDesign, Blogging, Press Releases, Editing, Videography, News Writing, Publicity, Strategic Communications, Magazines, Web Content, Photography, Public Relations, Newspapers, Corporate Communications, Multimedia, Publications, Digital Media, Photojournalism, Layout, Photoshop, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Social Media, Copywriting, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, QuarkXPress, Newsletters, AP Style, Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Video
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's, Mass Communication
QTEC, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Dynamics Research Corporation (now Engility) 1997 - 2013
Belleville News-Democrat January 1990 - May 1997
US Army December 1976 - December 1980
Skills
Databases, Network Administration, Access, Integration, Networking, Microsoft Office, Windows, Windows Server, Database Administration, Computer Hardware, Security, Access Database, Computer Maintenance, Software Installation, Hardware, Call Center..., Help Desk Support, Visio, SharePoint, Information Technology, Telephony, Information Assurance
Education
Florida Institute of Technology 2009 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Computer and Information Sciences, General, 4.0
Kansas State University 1983 — 1985
Master of Science (MS), Education
Anchor Packaging September 2012 - June 2013
Network Solutions March 2009 - March 2012
Missouri Lawyers Weekly June 2008 - March 2009
Saint Louis Magazine May 2007 - June 2008
Belleville News-Democrat April 1990 - May 2007
Skills
Marketing, Online Marketing, Salesforce.com, Team Building, CRM, Online Advertising, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, E-commerce, Sales Process, Advertising, Sales Management, SEO, SEM, Account Management, Leadership, Strategy
Education
Saint Louis University
BA, Organizational Studies
Belleville News-Democrat December 2006 - Present
Bellevillle Rotary Club 2014 - 2014
St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles 2004 - 2006
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2001 - 2002
Suburban Journals 1997 - 2001
Gannett 1996 - 1997
Skills
Newspaper, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, SEO, Digital Media, Advertising, Newspapers, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Sales Management, Advertising Sales, New Media, Goal Setting, Publishing, Cross-functional Team..., Budget Monitoring, Research
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising
Mercy August 2015 - Present
mStoner January 2013 - August 2015
Webster University August 2005 - January 2013
Belleville News-Democrat July 2002 - August 2005
St. Louis Post-Dispatch January 2002 - July 2002
Olathe Daily News August 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Web, Web Analytics, Communications Strategy, Strategic Communications, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Web 2.0, Website Development, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Higher Education, Web Project Management, Social Media Measurement, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, Facebook, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Marketing, Newsletters, Press Releases, New Media, Media Relations, Web Design, Web Content, Journalism, Content Management, Strategy, YouTube, Google Analytics, Brand Management, Web Content Management, SEO, Copywriting, Web Development
Education
Saint Louis University
Bachelor’s Degree, Communications, Political Science
University of Illinois Springfield
Master’s Degree, Public Affairs Reporting
Webster University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Belleville News-Democrat September 2014 - Present
St clair July 2010 - July 2014
Reviewstl.com 2013 - 2013
Crawford County R 2 July 2009 - July 2010
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 2001 - 2003
Skills
Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Differentiated..., Elementary Education, Classroom, Tutoring, Microsoft Word, Literacy, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Teacher Training, K-12, Special Education, Language Arts, Smartboard, Social Studies, Student Engagement, Teaching Adults, Language Teaching, Adult Education, Teaching Reading, Middle School, English Literature, Staff Development, Reading Intervention, Common Core State...
Education
Lindenwood University 2007 — 2008
Masters of Teaching, Language Arts and Social Studies
SIUE 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School August 2013 - Present
P.S. 296: South Bronx Academy for Applied Media July 2012 - Present
M.S. 223: Laboratory School for Finance and Technology September 2011 - July 2012
Teach For America April 2011 - August 2011
Belleville News-Democrat June 2008 - June 2011
Belleville News-Democrat June 2008 - June 2011
St. Louis Post January 2006 - January 2007
Belleville News-Democrat January 2006 - January 2007
Black Twig Communications January 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Press Releases, Editing, Multimedia, Feature Articles, Media Relations, Blogging, Newspaper, Social Media, Copy Editing, News Writing, Journalism, Breaking News, Proofreading, Interviews
Education
Fordham University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science, Teaching
Saint Louis University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, 3.5
Saint Louis University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, African-American Studies, 3.5
St. Teresa's Academy
St. Teresa's Academy
St. Johns Bank September 2011 - Present
Wildflower Communications October 2007 - Present
St. Louis Post-Dispatch June 1999 - May 2009
Midwest BankCentre September 2005 - October 2007
St. Louis Business Journal April 2002 - September 2005
City of Olivette September 2001 - June 2002
BridgeNews May 2000 - September 2001
Parents as Teachers National Center January 1999 - May 2000
Laclede Gas Company 1996 - 1998
Belleville News-Democrat 1991 - 1996
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Editing, Writing, Facebook, Copy Editing, Journalism, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, InDesign, Photography, Social Media Marketing, Newspaper, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Event Management, Research, Promotions, Non-profits, Strategic Communications, AP Style, Publications, Word, Social Networking, Internal Communications, Marketing Strategy, Layout, Web Content, Publicity, Stories, Community Relations, Proofreading, Advertising, Crisis Communications, Web Content Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Management, News Writing, Brochures, Direct Mail, Creative Development, Communications Strategy, Brand Development, Marketing Materials, Microsoft Word, Magazines
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS (2), Business Admin.-Marketing & Communications-Journalism
Highland High School
SpaBLUE, LLC August 2014 - Present
AlaskaDispatch.com October 2013 - April 2014
Belleville News-Democrat February 2013 - October 2013
Mastermind Vodka April 2012 - May 2012
Alaska Dispatch May 2011 - April 2012
Origins Museum September 2010 - January 2011
Origins: The Museum October 2010 - November 2010
CheresseINK December 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Technical Writing, System Administration, Online Advertising, Community Relations, Advertising Sales, Writing, Media Relations, DoubleClick for..., Omniture, Advertising, Public Relations, Analytics, Local Search..., SEO, SEM, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Online Marketing..., Behavioral Targeting, Press Releases, Strategy, Media Planning, Online Marketing, Digital Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Communications, Mobile Advertising, Google Analytics, Web Analytics, Multimedia, PPC, Strategic Communications, Marketing, Email Marketing, Publishing, Lead Generation, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing
Education
Kaplan University 2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts and Sciences, Communication
Eastern Illinois University 2007 — 2009
Journalism
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery March 2015 - Present
Kane County Chronicle June 2006 - March 2015
Belleville News-Democrat 2005 - 2006
Herald & Review October 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, Editing, Blogging, Storytelling, Social Media, QuarkXPress, InDesign, AP Style, Digital Media, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Media Relations, Newsletters, Publications, Content Management, Headline Writing, Proofreading, Community Journalism, Radio, Online Journalism, Facebook, Editorial, Creative Writing, Audacity, Fact-checking, Copywriting, Breaking News, InCopy, Newspaper Design, Investigative Reporting, Magazines, Photojournalism, Web Content, Sports, Press Releases, Multimedia, Sports Writing, Publishing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2002
Journalism
Belleville News-Democrat January 2008 - Present
Skills
Digital Media, Press Releases, Online Advertising, Newspapers, Marketing, Advertising, Newspaper, Marketing Communications, SEM, Online Marketing, Account Management
Education
Lindenwood University 2011 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Eastern Illinois University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing
University of Illinois at Chicago October 2012 - Present
City Colleges of Chicago August 2009 - Present
Chicago October 2007 - Present
Columbia College Chicago August 2008 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy September 2010 - August 2012
Olive Harvey College November 2009 - August 2012
Belleville News-Democrat 2006 - 2006
Skills
Editing, Writing, Teaching, Higher Education, Journalism, Student Affairs, Community Outreach, Tutoring, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Research, Creative Writing, Event Planning, Proofreading, Social Networking, Program Development, Blogging, Storytelling, Interviews, Press Releases, Newsletters, Curriculum Development, Admissions, AP Style, Nonprofits, News Writing, Facebook
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1994 — 1998
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology & English
Columbia College Chicago 2004 — 2007
Master of Arts, Journalism
Practice Velocity October 2013 - Present
Cision February 1998 - October 2012
Tomorrow is Yesterday, Inc. April 1995 - December 1997
Belleville News-Democrat August 1993 - November 1994
Skills
Radian6, Social Media, Media Monitoring, Microsoft Office, Social Media Measurement, Digital Media, Management, Microsoft Word, Networking, Press Kits, Microsoft Excel, CisionPoint, HTML, Online Communications, Customer Support, Internet Media, Information Research, Facebook Fan Page..., Interpersonal..., Oral & Written..., Internet Services, Microsoft CRM, Boolean Searching, Lexis, EHR, Medical Terminology, Meaningful Use, ePrescribe, Team Building
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), College of Communications & Fine Arts -Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Rock Valley College 2013 — 2013
Web Technology Certificate - Basic, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Dislocated Workers Program - Rock River Valley 2012 — 2013
Transitions Participant
The Indianapolis Star May 2014 - Present
The Frederick News-Post October 2011 - May 2014
The Daily Press 2009 - 2011
Chicago Tribune May 2009 - August 2009
Lexington Herald-Leader May 2008 - August 2008
Belleville News-Democrat May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
AP Style, Newspapers, News Writing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Blogging, Editing, Press Releases, Media Relations, Editorial
Education
Tennessee State University 2005 — 2009
Communications, Print Journalism
Coastal Communications May 2015 - Present
Panama City Living Magazine August 2014 - May 2015
Curry Print June 2013 - August 2014
Nakuuruq Solutions, LLC March 2006 - March 2013
Belleville News-Democrat 2001 - 2006
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Graphic Design, Graphics, Illustrator, InDesign, Layout, Photoshop, Art, Art Direction, Advertising, Typography, Photography, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Posters
Education
Murray State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Belleville East High School 1992 — 1996
Belleville News-Democrat February 2015 - Present
Northwest Herald February 2010 - Present
Sauk Valley Newspapers May 2006 - February 2010
Reading Eagle Company June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Municipal government..., School board reporting, Breaking News, Investigative Reporting, Editorial, Newspapers
Education
Northwestern University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Belleville News-Democrat April 2014 - June 2015
The Bach Society of St. Louis August 2013 - May 2014
David's Bridal October 2012 - April 2014
Hit Syndicate Records August 2013 - December 2013
David's Bridal February 2012 - October 2012
City of O'Fallon May 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Beauty Industry, Cosmetics, Hair Styling, Social Media, Facebook, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Music Industry, Microsoft Office, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, iMovie, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Tumblr, Research, Public Relations, Mac & PC platforms
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Music, Music Business
James Madison University 2009 — 2011
Music Performance, General
Record Searchlight July 2008 - January 2015
St. Petersburg Times April 2002 - November 2007
Belleville News Democrat September 2000 - March 2002
Aberdeen American News & Farm Forum 1997 - 2000
Skills
Critical thinker and..., Excellent oral and..., Project management..., Operational Efficiency..., Management, Newspapers, Editing, Social Media, Public Relations, Customer Service, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Social Media Marketing
Education
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature
University of San Diego School of Law
Graduate Studies Paralegal Program, General Litigation
PDR Network, LLC November 2014 - Present
LDM Group August 2008 - November 2014
JWT INSIDE April 2006 - July 2008
Belleville News-Democrat May 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, HTML, PowerPoint, Social Media, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2007 — 2009
MBA, Business
Southeast Missouri State University 2001 — 2005
BA, Advertising, Graphic Design
The St. Louis American June 2013 - Present
St. Louis Post-Dispatch January 2005 - May 2013
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2006 - 2012
Belleville News-Democrat July 1995 - January 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Author, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Headline Writing, Media Relations, Circulation
Education
Southwestern Illinois College
English
Frontier Community College 1984 — 1985
Belleville West High School 1978 — 1981
High School Diploma
Margaret Jackson LLC 2012 - 2014
The Denver Post July 2005 - June 2012
Fort Collins Coloradoan 2005 - 2005
St. Louis Business Journal 2000 - 2004
SportsHuddle.com 2000 - 2001
St. Louis Business Journal 1996 - 1999
Belleville News-Democrat 1991 - 1996
Belleville News-Democrat 1990 - 1991
Skills
Reporting, Writing, Editing, Stories, AP Style, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, Breaking News, Web Content, Blogging, News Writing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Press Releases, Publishing, Media Relations, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Editorial, Headline Writing, Internal Communications, Publications, Ap Style, Public Relations, Feature Articles, Social Networking, Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Publicity, Investigative Reporting, Computer-assisted..., Speech Writing, New Media, Content Development
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine
Westover School, Middlebury, Ct. 1979 — 1982
University of California Office of the President May 2012 - Present
University of California Office of the President October 2008 - April 2012
The Sacramento Bee June 2007 - August 2007
Contra Costa Times 2003 - 2006
The Kansas City Star February 2004 - May 2004
Belleville News-Democrat October 2003 - January 2004
The News Journal June 2002 - May 2003
The Review September 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Editing, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Storytelling, Facebook, Journalism, Integrated Marketing, Copy Editing, New Media, AP Style, Multimedia, Newsletters, public relations, SEO, Publications, Blogging, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Proofreading, Feature Articles, Breaking News, Social Media Marketing, media relations, Change Management, Newspaper, Investigative Reporting, Publicity, Web Content, Content creation
Education
San Francisco State University 2013 — 2014
Social Media Marketing Certificate, Social Media Marketing
Knight Digital Media Center UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism 2012 — 2012
Certificate in Social Media, Audience Engagement
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
MJ, Journalism
Knight Digital Media Center, UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Data Visualization
University of Delaware 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, journalism concentration
Newark High School 1996 — 1999
diploma
O'Fallon Progress January 2013 - Present
Straight Up Magazine 2013 - 2013
Straight Up Magazine 2013 - 2013
Chiro-Med 2012 - 2013
The Alestle/ Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville June 2012 - August 2012
Belleville News-Democrat May 2012 - August 2012
The Alestle/Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville January 2012 - May 2012
The Alestle/Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Journalism, Newspapers, Editing, Social Media, Storytelling, Photoshop, Editorial, Writing, Interviews, Microsoft Word, AP Style, InDesign, Publishing, QuarkXPress, Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Press Releases, Facebook, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Research, Blogging, Photography, News Writing, Public Relations, Content Management, Newspaper, Communication, PC, Copywriting, Media Relations, -Conducting in-depth..., -Writing news, arts &..., -Excellent oral and..., -Upholds credibility..., -Can type 40+ wpm, -Energetic and..., -Astute researcher, -Personable and..., -Good at navigating..., -Good at navigating..., -Good at navigating..., -Quote accuracy, -Familiar with Avid..., -Good at navigating..., -Good at navigating..., -MAC and PC proficient, -Adept with social media, Good in office...
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2010 — 2012
BS, Mass Communication/Media Studies, GPA 3.2 upon graduating Aug. 4, 2012
Southwestern Illinois College 2007 — 2009
Associate in Art, Print and e-Journalism, college
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman October 2012 - Present
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP May 2011 - July 2011
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia September 2010 - December 2010
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia June 2010 - August 2010
Macon Telegraph August 2007 - June 2009
Belleville News-Democrat July 2006 - June 2007
Freelance Reporting Work August 2004 - May 2006
Education
Howard University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor
New York University, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute 2004 — 2006
Master of Arts, Journalism
Syracuse University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, English & Textual Studies
Belleville News-Democrat 2012 - Present
Cooley-Jones Consulting January 2009 - 2012
Missouri Lawyers Media 2006 - 2009
Lawyers Weekly 2006 - 2009
Tallahassee Democrat 2003 - 2004
Peoria Journal Star 1997 - 2000
Skills
Editorial, Editing, Writing, Critical Thinking, Newspaper, Publications, Grammar, Copy Editing, Journalism, AP Style, Stories, Proofreading, Copywriting, Headline Writing, Public Relations, QuarkXPress, Storytelling, Newspapers, Layout, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Breaking News
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1992 — 1996
Journalism, Journalism, political science
University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism
Belleville News-Democrat January 1985 - Present
Skills
Newspaper, InDesign, Copy Editing, QuarkXPress, Newspapers, Magazines, Journalism, Multimedia, AP Style, Pre-press, Publishing, Digital Media, Publications
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 1983 — 1985
Covered CA July 2013 - Present
Christina Macias Photography November 2010 - Present
Fry's Electronics November 2010 - September 2013
McMahon January 2004 - June 2010
San Jose Business Journal 2000 - 2003
Belleville News-Democrat 1996 - 2000
El Paso Herald-Post 1994 - 1994
Skills
Data Entry, Photoshop, Portraits, Microsoft Office, Photojournalism, Photography, Customer Service, Outlook, Administrative...
Education
San Jose State University 1992 — 1994
BS, Photojournalism
De Anza College 1988 — 1992
AA, Liberal Arts
Del Mar High School
Diploma
St. Clair County Regional Office of Education August 2009 - Present
Altemeier Appraisal August 2009 - Present
Nashville Material & Supply, LLC 2012 - 2012
Sparta C.U.S.D. #140 August 2007 - June 2009
Belleville News-Democrat April 1998 - May 2009
Belleville Public School District #118 August 2001 - June 2004
Pontiac William Holliday School District #105 June 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Database Programming, SQL, Oracle SQL, Java, C#, .NET Compact Framework, Access, Visual Studio, XML, HTML, Cloud Database Mangement, Middle School Endorsed..., Middle School Endorsed..., Middle School Endorsed..., Middle School Endorsed..., Middle School Endorsed..., Systems Development &..., Microsoft Access, QuarkXPress
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2010 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
McKendree College 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Ascension October 2014 - Present
Ketchum January 2012 - October 2014
Republicist 2009 - 2014
Office of Florida Governor Rick Scott November 2010 - January 2012
National Multiple Sclerosis Society June 2006 - June 2010
Republican National Committee July 2008 - November 2008
Fleishman-Hillard International Communications 2000 - 2006
Belleville News-Democrat 2000 - 2000
McCain 2000 Presidential Campaign 1999 - 1999
Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Politics, Political Campaigns, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Crisis Management, Publicity, Spokesperson, Policy, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Campaigns, Crisis Communications, Messaging, Speech Writing, Message Development, Press Releases, Reputation Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Belleville News-Democrat May 1998 - Present
The Southern Illinoisan March 1996 - May 1998
St. Louis Suburban Journals January 1994 - November 1995
Skills
Storytelling, Copy Editing, Blogging, Layout, News Writing, Ap Style, Headline Writing, Newspaper, Journalism, Media Relations, Web Content, Press Releases, Editing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Facebook, Newspapers, Feature Articles, SEO, Social Media, AP Style, Newsletters
Education
Lindenwood University 2006 — 2008
B.A., Communications
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1988 — 1992
Journalism
Belleville West High School
Washington Council of the Blind November 2012 - Present
AudioBook Ministries February 2007 - Present
Access Technology, Inc. June 2009 - January 2015
Orion Industries October 2014 - November 2014
State Rehab Council 2011 - November 2014
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. May 2013 - December 2013
Federal Way's Advancing Leadership Class of 2008 September 2007 - May 2008
Belleville News-Democrat October 1997 - June 2003
The Record August 1995 - September 1997
Swift Newspapers, Inc. January 1990 - August 1995
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, HTML certification with..., Microsoft Word, ZoomText, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Multimedia, WordPress, QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Proofreading, Blogging, Editing, Mac, Public Relations, Writing
Education
University of Washington 2010 — 2010
Certificate, Copyediting
Bob Jones University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's, Liberal Arts, emphasis on History
University of California, Santa Barbara 1986 — 1987
Certificate, Commercial Design
Currently Retired April 2004 - Present
Currently Retired 2004 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat 1986 - 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Newspaper, Management, Newspapers, Photography, Music, Advertising, Editing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Copy Editing, Publishing, Online Advertising, Magazines, Public Relations, Media Relations, Journalism
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha 1961 — 1968
PSL Group June 2015 - Present
Wolters Kluwer September 2011 - June 2015
Belleville News-Democrat September 2009 - September 2011
The (Myrtle Beach) Sun News January 2008 - June 2008
Columbia Missourian May 2005 - 2008
College Music Society August 2007 - November 2007
Skills
AP Style, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, InCopy, Layout, Editing, Publications, Ap Style, Copy Editing, Illustrator, Blogging, Editorial, Mac, Newspapers, Journalism, News Writing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Journalism, News-Editorial
Missouri State University 2003 — 2005
It's Logical, LLC July 2013 - Present
CMS Solutions January 2012 - June 2013
Belleville News-Democrat April 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Project Management, Graphic Design, eLearning Developer, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Articulate Storyline, Lectora, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, E-Learning, Instructional Design, Marketing Communications, Act-On, Constant Contact, Multimedia
Education
Hickey College
Associate's degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Etegra, Inc. October 2013 - Present
Bridged Design, Inc. March 2012 - 2014
Evolvent Technologies, Inc. December 2009 - February 2012
Belleville News-Democrat August 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Editing, PowerPoint, Management, Proposal Writing, Copywriting, Newsletters, Creative Direction, Press Releases
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communications, Print and Electronic Media; Minor in Speech Communications, Public Relations
Superlative Technologies July 2015 - Present
TechUSA December 2014 - July 2015
Leidos September 2013 - December 2014
Belleville News-Democrat May 2013 - June 2013
Kforce Inc/Wells Fargo Financial Advisors 2013 - 2013
Regions Financial Corporation March 1996 - October 2012
Skills
Java, Microsoft Office, HTML, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Windows, JavaScript, Microsoft Word, MySQL, Photoshop, PHP, Teamwork, CSS, Programming, Social Media, Access, OS X, Web Development, Human Resources
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2012 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Web Development and Administration, 3.8/4.0
Concordia University-River Forest 1982 — 1987
Belleville News-Democrat 1998 - Present
Siemens Mfg. New Athens, IL 1997 - 1998
Siemens Mfg. New Athens IL 1993 - 1995
Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Layout, Logo Design, Graphics, Flyers, Advertising, Art, Magazines, Graphic Design, Social Media, Newspapers
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1995 — 1997
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences (AAS), Graphic Design
Fabulous Finds Shih Tzu October 2005 - Present
Landmark Community Newspapers 1996 - 2003
Highland News Leader 1994 - 1996
Belleville News Democrat 1992 - 1996
Skills
Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Email Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking, Editing, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Copywriting, Newspapers, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Sales, Coaching, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Editorial, Media Relations, Journalism, Photography, Microsoft Office, Publishing
Education
McKendree College 1983 — 1987
B.A., Public Relations/Marketing
Mater Dei High School 1977 — 1985
Diploma, College Prep
West End Advisory Group August 2013 - Present
Walnut Street Securities March 2012 - August 2013
Polaris Financial Strategies June 2003 - February 2012
Walnut Street Securities August 2000 - May 2003
Belleville News-Democrat June 1999 - June 2000
Mel Bay Publications 1985 - 1999
Skills
Mutual Funds, IRAs, Series 7, Securities
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
St. Francis Borgia H.S. 1979 — 1982
Belleville News-Democrat 1994 - Present
Holtmann Photography 1996 - 2001
The Telegraph 1993 - 1994
Northeast Studios 1990 - 1993
Skills
Portrait Photography, Video, Photography, Sports, Blogging, Image Editing, Press Releases, Journalism, Magazines, Advertising, Editing, Storytelling, Adobe Creative Suite, Newspaper, Videography, Social Media, Photoshop, Multimedia, Photojournalism, Media Relations
Education
Truman State University 1989 — 1993
BS, Accounting
Civic Memorial
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis July 2013 - Present
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis July 2012 - July 2013
Belleville News-Democrat December 2006 - July 2012
St. Louis Post-Dispatch September 2006 - November 2006
The Virginian-Pilot May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Spanish, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Microsoft Office, HTML, Writing, Editing, Web Applications, Multimedia, SEO
Education
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School 2015 — 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2006
Bachelors, Journalism and Spanish
Universidad Veritas 2004 — 2004
Study abroad in Costa Rica, Spanish
Caleres, Inc. May 2015 - Present
St. Louis Magazine August 2010 - May 2015
St. Louis Magazine May 2010 - August 2010
University of Missouri with Meredith Corporation partnership January 2010 - May 2010
University of Missouri News Bureau August 2009 - May 2010
Vox Magazine August 2008 - December 2008
Whitaker Publications May 2008 - August 2008
Columbia Missourian August 2007 - December 2007
Belleville News-Democrat May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Magazine Writing, Online Writing, Editing, Blogging, Web Development, Stories, Journalism, News Writing, Newspaper, Magazines, Writing, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Editorial, Publishing, Storytelling, Public Relations, Newsletters, Newspapers, Content Writing, Copywriting, Social Media, Media Relations
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2010
Master of Arts, Journalism
University of Missouri-Columbia 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's of Journalism, Magazine Journalism; Minor in French
Columbia Daily Tribune 2003 - Present
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2000 - 2003
USA TODAY 1998 - 2000
Belleville News-Democrat 1994 - 1998
Circulation Specialists, Inc. 1991 - 1994
The Joplin Globe 1987 - 1991
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Audience Development, Newspapers, Circulation, Leadership, Advertising, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Newspaper, Customer Retention, Publications, Management, Sales Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Marketing Management, Fundraising, Subscription, Revenue Streams, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Team Management, Online Marketing, Distribution, Email Marketing, Revenue Analysis, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Forecasting, Increasing Revenue, Brand Development, Strategy, Sales, Budgets, Expense Management, Digital Marketing, Media Planning
Education
Missouri Southern State University
Marketing/Management
Illinois State University 2014 - Present
Illinois State University 2012 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat 2010 - 2012
Rio Grande SUN 2005 - 2010
The NewStandard 2004 - 2005
Intercultura Language School 2003 - 2004
Caledonian School/Prague Pill 2001 - 2002
Suburban Journals 2000 - 2001
Texas Homeless Network 1999 - 2000
Austin Homeless Advocate 1999 - 2000
Skills
Storytelling, Editing, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Newspapers, Editorial, Publications, Public Relations, Newspaper, WordPress, Social Media, Journalism, Video, Breaking News, AP Style, Photoshop, Video Editing, Photojournalism, Web Content, Media Relations, Teaching, Blogging, Adobe Creative Suite, Management, Final Cut Pro, Multimedia, Magazines, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Photography, Copy Editing, Adobe Design Programs, Social Media Marketing, Search engine..., Marketing, Writing
Education
Illinois State University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Truman State University
Bachelor of Arts, Communications (Journalism emphasis)
Saint Louis University September 2014 - Present
Maberry Consulting and Evaluation Services LLC February 2008 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat 2004 - 2008
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation 2003 - 2005
The Southern Illinoisan 1997 - 2001
Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer 1995 - 1997
Florence Morning News 1994 - 1995
Washington Times-Herald 1991 - 1994
Salem Times-Commoner 1990 - 1991
Skills
Reviews, Creative Writing, Technical Writing, SEO copywriting, Newsletters, Multimedia, Content Writing, Web Content, Translation, WordPress, Internal Communications, Technical Documentation, Publications, Content Development, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Dreamweaver, InDesign
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Southwestern Illinois College
Certificate, Database Programming
Liguori Publications November 2014 - Present
Liguori Publications November 2012 - Present
Ladue News April 2011 - January 2013
Bel-Air Bowl 1998 - 2012
Self-Employed Freelance Writer and Editor January 2005 - March 2011
Belleville News-Democrat December 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Research, Copy Editing, Magazines, Editing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Editorial, Public Relations, Storytelling, Marketing, Layout, Time Management, Writing, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Web Content, Social Media, Newspapers, Project Management, Project Coordination, Stories, Circulation, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Direct Marketing, Subscription Sales, Web Content Management, Advertorials
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2005 — 2009
Mass Communications, Journalism, Speech Communications
Southwestern Illinois College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Blackburn College 1993 — 1994
None, General Studies/English
McMURRY/TMG, LLC March 2015 - Present
Gannett December 2011 - February 2015
DG Publishing, Inc. January 2009 - December 2011
The News-Press August 2005 - January 2009
Belleville News-Democrat June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Magazines, Graphic Design, InDesign, Publishing, Newsletters, Editorial, Newspaper Design, Advertising, Pagination, Newspaper, Publications, Online Advertising, Marketing, Newspapers, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Journalism
Belleville News-Democrat January 2015 - Present
SJ-R.com - The State Journal-Register June 2014 - December 2014
SJ-R.com - The State Journal-Register January 2014 - May 2014
Reinhart Grounds Maintenance, Inc. May 2012 - May 2013
89.1 FM WGLT January 2011 - May 2012
Daily Vidette August 2010 - May 2012
Daily Vidette August 2010 - December 2010
103.3 FM WZND January 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Blogging, Feature Articles, News Writing, Multimedia, Newspapers, Music, AP Style, News, Breaking News, Broadcast, Broadcast Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, Radio Producing, Journalism, Radio, Copy Editing, Social Media, Storytelling
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Public Affairs Reporting
Illinois State University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mass Media
Kankakee Community College 2010 — 2010
General Studies
Danville Area Community College 2008 — 2009
General Studies
Crescent-Iroquois High School 2004 — 2008
Mason-Clark Middle School August 2015 - Present
Confluence Preparatory Academy September 2013 - August 2015
Missouri Department of Transportation September 2009 - April 2010
Dental Network of America October 2007 - May 2009
Lincoln Middle School - Dist February 2007 - October 2007
Amdocs November 2006 - February 2007
Belleville News-Democrat March 2006 - September 2006
Belleville News-Democrat May 2005 - November 2005
Belleville News-Democrat May 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Copywriting, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Advertising, Editing, Public Relations, Research, Storytelling, Journalism, Publications, Community Development
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts in Teaching, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Lindenwood University 2009 — 2010
M.A., Media Management
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
B.S., Journalism
ASQ January 2015 - Present
ASQ July 2014 - January 2015
Swank HealthCare April 2013 - July 2014
Elsevier June 2012 - April 2013
Elsevier August 2009 - June 2012
Elsevier January 2008 - August 2009
Elsevier June 2003 - January 2008
Elsevier 2001 - 2003
Elsevier 1998 - 2001
Belleville News-Democrat April 1994 - January 1998
Skills
Publishing, Public Speaking, Management, SEO, Social Media, Leadership, CRM, Strategy, Journals, Proofreading, Project Management, Change Management, Marketing, Editorial, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Publications, Online Publishing, Content Development, Academic Publishing, Ebooks, Content Management, Content Strategy, Newspapers, Books, Copy Editing, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Direct Marketing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Journalism, with minors in Spanish and economics
Minnesota Premier Publications May 2007 - Present
Freelance 2007 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat May 2006 - May 2007
Quincy Herald-Whig August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing, Ap Style, InDesign, Magazines, Editing, Journalism, Proofreading, Publications, Blogging, Storytelling, Layout, Social Media, Copywriting, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, News Writing, Advertising, Photography, Information Graphics, Art Direction, Newspapers, Art, Graphics, Editorial, Mac, AP Style
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2001 — 2005
B.S., Journalism
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Army Training and Doctrine Command Analysis Center (TRAC) December 2010 - Present
The Kansas City Star March 1987 - November 2008
Belleville News-Democrat February 1983 - March 1987
WIBV radio November 1978 - January 1983
US Air Force July 1973 - July 1977
Skills
Journalism, Headline Writing, Newspaper, Editing, Ap Style, Editorial, Copy Editing, Associated Press style, News Writing, Breaking News, Newspaper Design, Newsletters, Storytelling, QuarkXPress, Photography, Investigative Reporting, Technical Writing, Press Releases, Publishing, Magazine Articles, Online Journalism, Copywriting, Line Editing, Books, Creative Writing, Feature Articles, Text Editing, Publicity, Online News, Social Media, Proofreading, Publications, Social Networking, Public Relations, New Media, Facebook, Newspapers, Public Speaking, Magazines, AP Style, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Web Content, Content Strategy, Digital Media, Strategic Communications, Online Publishing, Multimedia, Fact-checking, Internal Communications
Education
University of California, Riverside Extension 2012 — 2013
Certificate, Technical Writing
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1972 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Mass communications -- broadcasting
Defense Language Institute -- East Coast 1973 — 1974
Diploma, Vietnamese language
Cahokia High School 1968 — 1972
Diploma, The usual for the time period
Mueller Communications (St. Louis) March 2013 - Present
Greater St. Louis Area Council, Boy Scouts of America November 1991 - March 2013
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University Medical Center January 1991 - October 1991
Springfield News-Leader October 1985 - October 1990
Belleville News-Democrat May 1984 - October 1985
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Internal Communications, Social Media, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Editing, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Integrated Marketing, Non-profits, Event Management, Crisis Communications, Project Management, Board Development, Marketing, Event Planning, Digital Marketing, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Community Development, Video Production, Speech Writing, Budgets, Annual Giving, Management, Social Media Marketing, Program Development, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Publications, Staff Development, Feature Articles, Program Management, Strategy, Training, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Volunteer Recruiting, Publicity, Non-profit..., New Media, Philanthropy, Message Development, News Writing, Writing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Print Journalism; Radio and Television Broadcasting
CoOportunity Health November 2012 - Present
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2001 - November 2012
Iowa Foundation for Medical Care May 2000 - March 2001
Alliant Energy December 1999 - May 2000
Iowa Heart Center May 1998 - May 1999
Poudre Valley Hospital June 1989 - May 1998
McDonnell Douglas August 1987 - June 1989
Ralston Purina October 1985 - July 1987
United Press International December 1984 - September 1985
Belleville News-Democrat March 1983 - November 1984
Skills
Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Copywriting, Health Insurance, Writing, Event Planning, Healthcare, Health, B2B, Insurance, Wellness, Communications Planning, Marketing, Content Management, Medicare, Disability Insurance, Web Content Management, Direct Marketing, Blogging, Press Releases, Email Marketing, Social Media, Journalism
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Journalism
Belleville News-Democrat 1993 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat 1993 - 2012
Skills
Photography, Creative Writing
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology-Tampa 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Web Design
Virginia Beach City Public Schools February 2014 - Present
Apex Skills Group, Inc. November 2009 - June 2014
P&K Ventures, Inc. March 2006 - October 2009
Tidewater Community College February 1998 - February 2006
Hampton University November 1994 - January 1998
Metroproof 1986 - 1992
Belleville News-Democrat 1981 - 1984
Skills
Strategic Communications, Social Media..., Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Press Releases, Newsletters, Proposal Writing, Training, Editing, Feature Articles, Social Media Measurement, Media Relations, Military, Staff Development, Program Management, Government, Curriculum Development, Organizational..., Web Services, First Aid, Training Delivery, Copy Editing, Social Media
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1976 — 1980
BS, Journalism
University of Illinois Springfield
Master's Degree, Public Affairs Reporting
PDR/LDM Group January 2011 - Present
Home Decorators Collection January 2008 - January 2011
JWT INSIDE April 2006 - December 2007
Belleville News-Democrat August 2004 - April 2006
Skills
QuarkXPress, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, Digital Illustration, Oil Painting
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's, Graphic Design
Southeast Missourian August 2013 - Present
Route 66 News October 2005 - Present
Southeast Missourian May 2013 - August 2013
Drysdales Western Wear October 2009 - May 2013
Tulsa World May 2004 - October 2009
Belleville News-Democrat May 1996 - May 2004
Skills
Social Media, Blogging, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Photoshop, SEO, SEO copywriting, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Web Content, WordPress, AP Style, Editing, Social Networking, Digital Media, Video, Marketing, Online Advertising, Editorial, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Newspapers, News Writing, Feature Articles, Magazines, Newsletters, Press Releases
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science, Communications, Journalism
Pinnacle Technical Resources August 2014 - Present
AT&T October 1985 - December 2013
St. Louis Globe-Democrat May 1985 - July 1985
Belleville News-Democrat December 1983 - May 1985
Sedalia Democrat August 1982 - December 1983
Skills
Internal Communications, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Editing, Advertising, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Digital Marketing, Messaging, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Online Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Storytelling, Journalism, Online Marketing, Online News, Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Market Planning, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, Direct Mail, SEO, Product Marketing, Creative Direction, B2B, SEM, Brand Awareness, Website Development, Content Development, Writing, Marketing Management, WordPress
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1982
Journalism, Magazine emphasis
The United Methodist Center August 2013 - Present
Herald & Review August 1994 - October 2012
Belleville News-Democrat 1992 - July 1994
Skills
QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, iWork, Graphic Design, Mac, Layout, InDesign, Illustrator, Graphics, Publications, Advertising, Logo Design, Newsletters, Brochures, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Millikin University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Commercial and Advertising Art
Wendler Graphics June 2014 - Present
Auffenberg Dealer Group April 2011 - Present
FanFoto March 2011 - June 2011
Impact Direct Mail October 2009 - January 2010
DILLARD'S DEPARTMENT STORES April 1994 - June 2009
belleville news democrat January 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Art Direction, QuarkXPress, Layout, InDesign, Advertising, Illustrator, Photoshop, Mac, Teamwork, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Brochures, Typography, Social Media, Flyers, Sales, PowerPoint, Graphics, Art, Dreamweaver, Customer Service, Adobe Creative Suite, Pre-press, Photography, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction, Image Manipulation, Digital Media, Web Design, Direct Mail
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Web Design
DeVry Institute St Louis 2011 — 2012
Associates, Web Design
Southern Illinois University
BACHELOR OF ARTS, Design / Visual Communications
Gardant Management Solutions April 2013 - Present
Various Media Outlets September 2010 - Present
Rockford School District October 2010 - March 2013
Antonelli College January 2010 - August 2010
The Cincinnati Enquirer October 2007 - December 2009
The Chicago Tribune July 2007 - September 2007
The Daily Herald January 2007 - June 2007
The Star-Ledger June 2006 - August 2006
Belleville News Democrat February 2006 - May 2006
The Kansas City Star October 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Social Media, Press Releases, Journalism, Web Content Management, Public Relations, Writing, Editing, Newspaper, Newsletters, AP Style, Media Relations, Facebook Marketing, Blogging, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Internal & External..., Strategic Communications, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Publications, Editorial, Web Content, Photography, Publicity, Breaking News, Newspapers
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2002 — 2005
B.A., Journalism
SPJ
University of Illinois Springfield
Public Affairs Reporting
Kearney & Company January 2015 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat April 2013 - January 2015
Elantas PDG August 2011 - April 2013
Navy Federal Credit Union October 2010 - August 2011
Regions Financial Corporation June 2007 - October 2010
Skills
Credit, Financial Analysis, Banking, Microsoft Excel, Credit Analysis, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Loans, Accounting, Finance
Education
McKendree University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
McKendree College 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Southwestern Illinois College 2003 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Memorial Medical Center May 2003 - Present
Baptist Center for Ethics March 2009 - Present
Illinois Baptist State Association November 1999 - June 2002
Catholic Health Association January 1998 - November 1999
The Telegraph August 1990 - March 1996
Collinsville Herald September 1986 - August 1990
Belleville News-Democrat June 1985 - September 1986
Skills
Press Releases, Copywriting, Editing, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Publications, Social Media, Newsletters, News Writing, Microsoft Office, Journalism, Copy Editing, Facebook, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Editorial, Crisis Communications
Education
Judson University 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of arts, communications, Elgin • Illinois
Belleville Township High School East 1975 — 1979
Belleville • Illinois
Morningstar March 2015 - Present
Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC) August 2013 - February 2015
SRA International August 2012 - August 2013
SkyBolt Golf LLC October 2010 - February 2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois November 2009 - August 2010
Belleville News-Democrat, Circulation June 2006 - November 2009
Belleville News-Democrat September 2002 - June 2003
Boy Scouts of America January 1998 - January 2003
Skills
Application Security, Web Application Security, HP Fortify, E-commerce, Joomla, PPC, SEO, Drupal, HTML, SQL, PHP, InDesign, Advertising, Online Marketing, WordPress, Web Design, Magento, MailChimp, iContact, E-campaigns, SEM, MySQL, Illustrator, ColdFusion, Fortify, Information Security, Google Analytics, WebInspect, CSS, Web Development, CMS, HTML 5, SharePoint, JavaScript, XML, Web Analytics, Facebook, Multimedia, Web Project Management, Email Marketing, Social Media, Management, Leadership, Security, Databases, Maven, Jenkins, infosec, SDLC
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 1998 — 2000
Political Science
Mascoutah Community High School
Belleville News-Democrat February 1987 - Present
American Optometric Association June 1984 - May 1986
Belleville News-Democrat October 1983 - June 1984
Skills
Storytelling, Newspapers, Video, Editing, Newspaper, Multimedia, Digital Media, Feature Articles, Facebook, Videography, QuarkXPress, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Magazines, Databases, Adobe Creative Suite, Hype, Microsoft Excel
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1984 — 1989
Graduate study, English and American Lit, Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1979 — 1983
B.S., Journalism, Broadcasting
Greater Atlanta Christian School July 2010 - Present
Harding University July 2006 - July 2010
The Morning News of Northwest Arkansas March 2006 - July 2006
Fort Smith Times Record August 2004 - March 2006
Belleville News-Democrat 2003 - 2003
San Bernardino Sun May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Newspaper, Headline Writing, Ap Style, Editing, Copy Editing, Journalism, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teaching, Research, Public Relations, Press Releases, Newspapers, AP Style, Newspaper Design, Publications, Facebook
Education
Harding University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Harding University 1999 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.), Secondary Education
McKendree University September 1996 - Present
McKendree University July 2007 - June 2008
Belleville News-Democrat May 1993 - August 1996
Southwestern Illinois College February 1993 - August 1996
Skills
Higher Education, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Information Literacy, Library Science, Cataloging, Archives, Teaching, Books, E-Learning, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Grant Writing, Editing, Library, Collection Development, Library Research, Academic Libraries, Electronic Resources, Virtual Reference, Library Reference, Digital Libraries, Library Management, Integrated Library..., Information Retrieval, Government Documents, Libraries
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1991 — 1992
Master of Arts (M.A.), Library and Information Science
McKendree University 1989 — 1991
BA, History
Southwestern Illinois College 1987 — 1989
AA, Liberal Arts
Belleville East
Belleville East
National Cartoonists Society 1993 - Present
Universal Press Syndicate 1990 - 2014
Belleville News-Democrat 1987 - 2014
Skills
Illustration, Layout, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Illustrator, Digital Illustration, Photography, Corporate Identity, Graphics, Books, Book Design, Art Direction, Cartoons, Art, Vector Illustration, Magazines, Posters, Image Manipulation, Drawing, Brochures, Typography, Photoshop
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
LegalShield, Senior Associate June 2012 - Present
Sylvan Learning Center, Zachary, Louisiana September 2001 - June 2011
Education Station February 2006 - July 2008
Louisiana Department of Education September 2004 - January 2006
Louisiana Technical College November 2002 - August 2004
Bienville House Center for Peace & Justice 1993 - 1996
Belleville News-Democrat 1975 - 1978
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Editing, Program Development, Event Planning, Program Management, Leadership Development, Public Relations, Project Management, Small Business, Grants, Coaching, Training, Nonprofits, Leadership, Teaching, Community Outreach
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 1992 — 1998
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary 1989 — 1992
M.Div.; M.T.S., Feminist Theology & Ethics
Eastern Illinois University 1971 — 1975
BA, History; Journalism
Washington School
Meetings and Events International 2013 - Present
Screen Magazine 2006 - 2013
Ad Depot Advertising Services 2005 - 2006
Palm Beach Media Group 2004 - 2005
Belleville News-Democrat 2001 - 2004
Skills
Creative Direction, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Magazines, Editorial Design, Package Design, Web Design, Typography, Logo Design, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design/Sculpture
Webster University 1995 — 1997
Graphic Design/Sculpture
Southwestern Illinois College 1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design/Sculpture
National Geographic October 2014 - Present
National Public Radio May 2008 - September 2014
McClatchy-Tribune May 2005 - May 2008
Knight Ridder/Tribune June 2001 - May 2005
Fort Worth Star-Telegram February 2001 - June 2001
Belleville News-Democrat October 2000 - February 2001
The Kansas City Star June 2000 - October 2000
Skills
Journalism
Education
American University 2006 — 2008
M.A., Interactive Journalism
University of Virginia 1996 — 2000
B.A., English
The Associated Press December 2012 - Present
The Virginian-Pilot October 2010 - November 2012
The Virginian-Pilot October 2005 - November 2010
Old Dominion University January 2008 - May 2008
The Sun News February 2004 - October 2005
Inland October 2003 - February 2004
Teach for America May 2003 - September 2003
Columbia Missourian January 2001 - May 2003
University of Missouri January 2002 - May 2002
Belleville News-Democrat 2002 - 2002
Skills
Ap Style, Editing, Newspaper, Copy Editing, Journalism, Storytelling, News Writing, Freelance Writing
Education
Universidad de Alicante 2002 — 2003
Spanish literature and linguistics
The University of Missouri-Columbia 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Journalism, news-editorial
Buffalo Grove High School
belleville news democrat May 2007 - Present
Belleville News Democrat 2007 - Present
Suburban Journals/ Post Dispatch May 1997 - May 2007
Val-Pak 1995 - 1997
Skills
Online Advertising, Digital Media, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Newspaper, Marketing Communications, Social Media, SEM, Advertising, Media Planning, New Media, B2B, Newspapers, Online Marketing, Magazines, Press Releases, Publishing, Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Leadership, Sales, Blogging, Copy Editing, Facebook, Publications, Journalism, AP Style, Newsletters, Multimedia, News Writing, Public Relations, Social Networking, SEO, Email Marketing, Editorial, Direct Mail, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Mobile Advertising, Media Buying, Mobile Marketing, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategy
Education
Fontbonne University 1976 — 1980
business
Hawkins Law Office, P.C. April 2014 - February 2015
William E. Albrecht, Attorney at Law June 2013 - April 2014
Belleville News-Democrat December 1994 - December 2013
Skills
Legal Writing, News Writing, Office Management, Editing, Customer Service, File Management, Copy Editing, Newspapers, AP Style, Proofreading, Publishing, Feature Articles, Publicity, Media Relations, Copywriting, Editorial, Journalism, Storytelling, Legal Research, Magazines, Blogging, Press Releases, Web Content, Legal Documents, Technical Writing, Family Law, Customer Relations, Social Media, Heavy Calendaring, Appointment Scheduling, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PCLaw, LexisNexis, Headline Writing, Newsletters, Timeslips
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government/Mass Communication
Southwestern Illinois College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Paralegal Studies
Fort Worth Star-Telegram September 1995 - Present
National AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program January 2006 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat November 1994 - January 1995
Albany Democrat Herald June 1994 - September 1994
Billings Gazette June 1993 - August 1993
Skills
Investigative Reporting, Newspaper, Ap Style, Breaking News, Journalism, News Writing, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Editing, Online Journalism, Media Relations, Blogging, Feature Articles, Press Releases, Editorial, Social Media, Publications, Web Content, Public Relations, Newsletters, Newspapers, AP Style, Headline Writing, Fact-checking, Publicity, Proofreading, Magazines, Newspaper Design, InCopy, Multimedia, Publishing, New Media, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Freelance Writing, Copywriting, Content Management, QuarkXPress
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1991 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1990 — 1991
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville August 2012 - May 2015
The Korte Company March 2014 - March 2015
Colortek March 2010 - November 2011
Belleville News-Democrat April 2006 - September 2008
Skills
QuarkXPress, Layout, InDesign, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Photography, Photoshop, Magazines, Newspapers, Publications, Advertising, Logo Design, Microsoft Word, Brochures, Microsoft Excel, Digital Photography, Construction Management, Project Management, Primavera P6, On-Screen Takeoff, Contract Management, Project Bidding, Design Specifications, Project Plans
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2011 — 2015
Construction Management
Lewis and Clark Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Computer Graphics
College Preparation Station August 2014 - Present
Coolidge Middle School January 2013 - April 2013
Belleville News-Democrat June 2000 - March 2009
Skills
Writing, Creative Writing, Grant Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Teaching Adults, Social Media, Journalism, Teaching, Public Speaking, Feature Articles, Storytelling
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Teaching, 4.0
University of Illinois Springfield 1999 — 2000
Master of Arts (MA), Public Affairs Reporting, 3.9
Illinois Wesleyan University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English and Political Science, 3.5
Belleville News-Democrat May 2014 - Present
self employed December 2010 - Present
Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications January 1998 - November 2010
Itasca Bank & Trust Company May 1989 - September 1997
Elgin State Bank June 1987 - May 1989
Skills
Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Advertising, Graphic Design, Brochures, Graphics, Brand Development, Collateral, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Corporate Branding, Typography, QuarkXPress, Email Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Online Advertising, InDesign, Illustrator, Flyers, Adobe Creative Suite, Interactive Advertising, Logo Design, Marketing, Layout, Web Design, Facebook, Social Media, Branding & Identity, Brand Implementation, Creative Problem Solving, Photoshop, Creative Strategy, Direct Marketing, Visual Communication, Posters, Concept Development, Newsletters, Packaging, Image Manipulation
Education
Illinois Institute of Art 1994 — 1997
BFA, Visual Communications
Judson University 1983 — 1987
BA, Business
Belleville News-Democrat June 1999 - Present
Corsicana Daily Sun 1999 - 2000
Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Newspaper, News Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Investigative Reporting, Web Content, Published Author, Breaking News, Publications
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1997 — 1999
B.A., English
Southwestern Illinois College 1995 — 1999
AA, English
University of Missouri - St. Louis 2013 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat November 2003 - December 2004
The Key West Citizen March 2001 - August 2001
Kansas City Business Journal November 1998 - February 2000
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Truman State University 1994 — 1998
BA
University of West London 1996 — 1996
The Incubator Institute May 2013 - Present
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, Chicago April 2010 - June 2012
Career Education Corporation 2003 - 2012
Lindenwood University, Belleville IL Campus 2007 - 2010
Sanford-Brown College - Collinsville 2003 - 2010
Our House Cafe 2008 - 2009
Panera Bread 2005 - 2008
Belleville News-Democrat 2002 - 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Customer Service, Budgets, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Networking, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Research, Time Management, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Teaching, Blogging
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2001 — 2003
M.B.A, Business Administration
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1996 — 2000
B. S., Political Science, Economics
St. Elizabeth's Hospital May 2006 - Present
Graphic Design/Marketing - freelance July 2009 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat 2002 - 2006
Belleville News-Democrat 1999 - 2002
Skills
Corporate Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Brochures, Logo Design, Layout, Public Relations, Newsletters, Press Releases, Social Media, Internal Communications, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Newspapers, Web Design, Advertising, Editorial, Healthcare, Strategic Communications, Marketing
Education
McKendree University 1992 — 1996
BS, Speech Communication
A. Wilson & Associates Advertising managerSt. Louis Post-Dispatch2000 - 2002
Belleville News Democrat 1986 - 2000
Tazewell Publishing Company 1984 - 1986
Education
Bradley University 1967 — 1971
BS, Teaching
Belleville News-Democrat Customer Service ManagerSears, Roebuck and Co.2000 - 2003
Education
Southwestern Illinois College 1998 — 2000
The Denver Post 1999 - Present
Denver Press Club 1999 - 2009
The Poynter Institute 2003 - 2003
Detroit Free Press January 1994 - December 1999
Belleville News-Democrat 1989 - 1993
Education
City University of New York
BA, Journalism
Fordham Prep 1976 — 1980
Belleville News-Democrat October 1985 - Present
Meramec Valley (Mo.) Transcript June 1985 - October 1985
Franklin County (Mo.) Tribune June 1984 - October 1984
Skills
Columnist, blogs, Social Media, Blogging, Feature Articles, Journalism, Sports, Editing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Newspapers, Photography, AP Style, New Media, Social Networking, Web Content, Entertainment, Play-by-play, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Breaking News, Publications, Layout, Newsletters, Sports Information, News Writing, Storytelling, Final Cut Pro, Strategic Communications, Publicity, QuarkXPress, Press Releases, Radio Broadcasting, Video Editing, Radio, Newspaper Design, Multimedia, Digital Media, Advertising, Proofreading, Magazines, Editorial, Sports Writing, Copy Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Creative Writing, Headline Writing, SEO, Media Relations, Copywriting
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 1982 — 1985
BA, mass communications/coaching
SIU Carbondale 1980 — 1982
Webster University August 2005 - Present
Laclede Gas Company May 1987 - August 2005
St. Louis Globe-Democrat 1984 - 1986
Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel 1982 - 1984
Belleville News-Democrat 1977 - 1982
Midland Publications 1974 - 1977
Skills
Media Relations, Public Relations, Editing, Internal Communications, Feature Articles, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Editorial, Management, Journalism, Advertising, Newspapers, Strategic Communications, Broadcast, Corporate Communications, Copy Editing, Crisis Communications
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Journalism, News-Editorial
Lindenwood University June 2005 - Present
Lindenwood University June 2005 - Present
Belleville News Democrat June 2005 - June 2008
University of Missouri September 2003 - January 2004
The Messenger Newspaper for the Catholic Diocese February 1995 - February 1998
The Messenger & Jr Messenger January 1995 - January 1998
Kassly, Bone January 1987 - January 1990
Bankers Trust Company January 1985 - January 1987
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Publishing, Creative Writing, Editing, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Higher Education, College Teaching, Blogging, Public Speaking, Research, Literature, Books, History, Fiction Writing, Poetry, University Teaching, Academic Writing, Writing
Education
University of Missouri in St. Louis St 2000 — 2005
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing 2005
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 2000 — 2005
Master of fine arts, creative writing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of science, journalism
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1981 — 1986
Bachelor, Science Journalism; Latin American studies; Spanish Language 2005
University of the Americas Puebla 1985 — 1985
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
St. Elizabeth's Hospital April 2014 - Present
Gateway180 :: Homelessness Reversed June 2012 - April 2014
The Sue Shear Institute for Women in Public Life May 2008 - May 2012
Belleville News-Democrat June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Editing, Copywriting, Media Relations, Newsletters, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, Event Management, Copy Editing, Blogging, Photoshop, Magazines, Advertising, Program Development, Community Development, Community Organizing, Press Releases, Annual Giving, Politics, Grassroots Organizing, Grants, Political Campaigns, Non-profit..., Public Policy, Board Development, Program Evaluation, Social Networking, Policy Analysis, Proposal Writing, Political Science, Policy, Research
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BA, English & Political Science
Belleville News-Democrat
Skills
Newspaper, Newspapers, Journalism, Ap Style, Editing, News Writing
Education
Lindenwood University 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1976 — 1978
journalism
Belleville News-Democrat
Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Headline Writing, News Writing, Ap Style, Newspapers, Editing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Publications, Web Content, Storytelling, Breaking News, Editorial, Online Journalism, Press Releases, Magazines
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Master’s Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
University of Missouri-Columbia
BJ, Journalism
Fort Worth Star-Telegram May 1993 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat May 1990 - May 1993
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1982 — 1984
Bachelors, Journalism
Murphy Communications 1986 - Present
St. Louis Globe-Democrat 1982 - 1986
Belleville News-Democrat 1981 - 1982
Skills
Editing, Writing, Editorial, Journalism, Copywriting, Social Media, Public Relations, Newsletters, Brochures, Press Releases, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Web Content Management, Copy Editing, Website Copy, Feature Articles, Newsletter Writing, Stories, Newspaper, Magazine Articles, Freelance Writing, AP Style, Media Relations, News Writing, Speech Writing, Web Content, Magazine Writing, Publications, Advertorials, Web Editing, Case Studies, Press Kits, Bylined Articles, Profiles, Social Media Outreach, Corporate Blogging, Crisis Communications, Communication Training, Strategic Communications, Message Development, Internal Communications
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Belleville News-Democrat June 1988 - Present
St. Louis Community College-Forest Park July 2010 - June 2014
St. Louis Community College July 2009 - July 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Feature Writing, Newspaper, New Media, Computer Literate, Speech Writing, Speech Coaching, Teaching Writing, Teaching, Teamwork, Proven Leadership Skills, Arts Advocacy, Performing Arts, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Special Events, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Publicity, Social Media, Writing For The Web, Writing For Print, Writing For Publication, Marketing Communications, Theatre, Project Direction, Photography, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Civic Engagement, Pop Culture, Feature Articles, Interviews, Event Management, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, AP Style, Newspapers, Blogging
Education
Illinois State University 1972 — 1976
bachelor's, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Aisle411 Inc. March 2011 - Present
Harthill Marketing Services April 2008 - March 2011
Edwardsville Publishing Company 2005 - 2008
Belleville News-Democrat 2005 - 2006
Belleville News-Democrat 2003 - 2005
Skills
Account Management, Advertising, Negotiation, Event Planning, Media Buying, Media Sales, Shopper Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Budgets, Retail, Leadership, Sales Operations, Copywriting, Management
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising
Concordia Publishing House April 2010 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat June 2008 - May 2011
WinePress Publishing Group August 2008 - April 2010
McKendree University August 2008 - May 2009
McKendree University August 2008 - May 2009
Dr. Martha Patterson August 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Books, Feature Articles, Magazines, Newspaper, Research, Publicity, Blogging, Creative Writing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Public Relations
Education
McKendree University 2005 — 2009
B.A., English, Speech Communication
University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Master's degree, English
Freelance Writer and Editor; self employed December 2009 - Present
Reed Elsevier April 2007 - December 2009
Belleville News-Democrat April 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Copy Editing, Books, Publishing, Magazines, Writing, Creative Writing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Content Management, Newspapers, Storytelling, Manuscript, Fiction, Non-fiction, Freelance Writing, Content Development, WordPress
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2004 — 2006
M.A., Creative Writing, English
Belleville News-Democrat June 2000 - Present
Corsicana Daily Sun June 1998 - June 1999
KMOX Radio June 1998 - August 1998
Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, News Writing, Journalism, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Blogging, Breaking News, Editorial, Headline Writing, Magazines, Newspapers, Press Releases, Proofreading, Publications, Web Content, Online Journalism, AP Style, Media Relations, Publicity
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Southwestern Illinois College
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General
Lindenwood University August 2014 - Present
Southwestern Illinois College August 2004 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat January 2000 - Present
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1997 — 1998
Master’s Degree
Western Illinois University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree
E'Little Communications Group July 2009 - Present
University City (MO) School District 2004 - 2009
2001 Bosley Jr. for St. Louis Mayor Political Campaign 2000 - 2001
Fleishman-Hillard 1997 - 2000
KMOX Radio, CBS, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Belleville News-Democrat 1989 - 1990
Cahokia, IL School District #187 1986 - 1987
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Public Speaking, Broadcast, Storytelling, Reputation Management, Spokesperson, Marketing Strategy, Radio, Television, Internal Communications, Creative Writing
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
BS, Mass Communications/Marketing
SWIC 1998 - Present
DHN Graphics July 1988 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat 1993 - 1998
Skills
Newsletters, Higher Education, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft Word, Graphics, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Advertising, Brochures, QuarkXPress, Photography, Web Design, Logo Design, Layout, Publications, Digital Photography, Creative Direction, Multimedia, Direct Mail, Brand Development, Magazines
Education
The University of Akron 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
O'Fallon School District #90 March 2012 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat September 1985 - September 2011
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Troubleshooting, Social Media, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, InDesign, Mac, Technical Support, Servers, OS X
Education
Southwestern Illinois College
Wright State University
Self-employed 2008 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat April 1993 - December 1994
Southeast Missourian August 1987 - August 1992
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of science, Journalism (minor, sociology)
St. Louis Community College at Meramec 1981 — 1983
None, General studies
Remax Masters October 2011 - Present
Belleville News-Democrat November 1995 - June 1999
Education
University of North Texas 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Education
Tarrant County College 2006 — 2008
Associates, Education
El Paso Community College 2003 — 2005
Early Child Education