Fayetteville Observer
Industry: Newspaper
DescriptionThe Fayetteville Observer is a daily newspaper published in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It was locally owned by the McMurray family from 1923 to 2016, when it was acquired by GateHouse Media. The paper is the oldest continuously published newspaper in North Carolina. Circulation: 61,875 weekday; 65,595 Sunday First issue date: 1816 Owner: GateHouse Media OCLC number: 45115389 Publisher: Robert J. Gruber Headquarters: 458 Whitfield Street; Fayetteville, North Carolina 28306 USA People also search for: The Journal Standard,
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Fayetteville Observer Employees
Fayetteville Observer FounderKinethicsAugust 2014 - Present
Reese News Lab January 2014 - Present
Skills
HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Graphic Design, Web Design, Web Development, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Marketing, Dreamweaver, Entrepreneurship, WordPress, Editing, Advertising, InDesign, HTML5, Social Media, Photoshop
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Multimedia Journalism and Production Communication
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2011 — 2015
Journalism and Mass Communication, Communication and Media Studies
Times Media Network, The Shreveport Times November 2014 - Present
Times Media Network, The Shreveport Times September 2013 - November 2014
Log Cabin Democrat October 2012 - September 2013
The Augusta Chronicle April 2012 - October 2012
The Augusta Chronicle (Augusta, Ga.) April 2009 - April 2012
The Times (Shreveport, La.) April 2004 - March 2009
The Times (Shreveport, La.) September 2000 - April 2004
Democrat and Chronicle May 1997 - August 2000
Fayetteville Observer November 1993 - May 1997
The Journal News (Gannett Suburban Newspapers at the time) January 1990 - November 1993
Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Publications, Social Media, Storytelling, Editorial, Copy Editing, Multimedia, Photography, News Writing, Ap Style, Digital Photography, Advertising, Magazines, Editing, Newspapers, AP Style, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Web Content, Blogging, Social Networking, New Media, Copywriting, Investigative Reporting, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Media Relations, Newsletters, Content Management, Publicity, Content Development, Fact-checking, Online Publishing, Online Journalism, InCopy, Breaking News, Digital Media, Content Strategy, QuarkXPress, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, Facebook, WordPress, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Advertising Sales
Education
Rochester Institute of Technology 1985 — 1987
BFA, Narrative and Documentary Photography; Photo Illustration
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1982 — 1985
Transferred to RIT, Microbiology
North Carolina Public Radio-WUNC May 2015 - Present
The Daily Tar Heel September 2012 - April 2015
Fayetteville Observer May 2014 - August 2014
ACCSports.com May 2013 - January 2014
GoHeels.com July 2013 - December 2013
Time Warner Cable News June 2013 - August 2013
YMCA of the Triangle May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Sports Writing, News Writing, Social Media, Newsletters, Storytelling, Audacity, Microsoft Office, Tenor Saxophone, Video Editing, Facebook, Adobe Audition, Blogging
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, Music Minor
City University London 2014 — 2014
Journalism
The Insider (newspaper) February 2004 - Present
Associated Press April 1996 - February 2004
Fayetteville Observer April 1993 - April 1996
Skills
Writing, Opinionating,...
Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science/English
Chicago Tribune Media Group September 2013 - Present
Minneapolis Star Tribune October 2011 - August 2013
Fayetteville Observer January 2005 - September 2011
"Blue Streak: the highs, lows and behind-the-scenes hijinks of a national champion" March 2010 - March 2010
Carolina Blue 2006 - 2010
The Poynter Institute 2008 - 2008
Naperville Sun April 2003 - December 2004
Red Streak November 2002 - April 2003
Sun Publications July 1999 - November 2002
Skills
Newspaper, Journalism, Ap Style, News Writing, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Editing, Magazines, Web Content, Newspaper Design, Publications, Sports Writing, Photojournalism, Press Releases, Online Journalism, Editorial, Media Relations
Education
Poynter Institute for Media Studies (St 1998 — 1998
Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Muskegon Chronicle/MLive June 2015 - Present
Gameface Media April 2014 - Present
Fayetteville Observer February 2015 - May 2015
Ventura County Star April 2014 - December 2014
Brooks Insight May 2014 - August 2014
NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES ASSOCIATION July 2013 - August 2013
Oak Leaf News: Student Paper January 2011 - June 2012
Patch.com February 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Photojournalism, Sports Photography, Photography, Breaking News, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Social Media, Journalism, Blogging, Final Cut Pro, Lightroom, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Writing, Editing, InDesign, Image Editing, Editorial, Video Editing, Portrait Photography, Facebook, Magazines, Microsoft Office, Website Development, Editorial Portraiture, Environmental..., Food Photography, Nature Photography, Digital Photography
Education
Brooks Institute of Photography 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Visual Journalism
Santa Rosa Junior College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Journalism
Freddie Mac August 2015 - Present
Independent Consultant December 2014 - Present
Prometric March 2011 - November 2014
Marriott International September 2009 - August 2010
Citi April 2000 - April 2009
Walker and Associates February 1999 - January 2000
Fayetteville Observer August 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Team Building, Editing, Advertising, Training, Program Management, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Corporate Communications, Project Management, E-commerce, Internal Communications, Marketing, Creative Direction, Strategy, Change Management, Social Media, Marketing Management, Leadership, Social Media Marketing
Education
James Madison University 1993 — 1997
B.A., Mass Communication, Minor in Psychology
Self-Employed August 2011 - Present
Durham Technical Community College June 2004 - September 2011
Fayetteville Observer October 1987 - January 1997
Skills
Communications, Public Relations, Writing and Editing, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Editing, Writing, Journalism, Corporate Communications, Research, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Speech Writing, News Writing, Proofreading, Copywriting, Community Outreach, Spokesperson, Editorial, Interviews, Feature Articles, Strategic Communications, Blogging, Newsletters, Publicity, Publications, Creative Writing, Community Development, AP Style, Content Management, Facebook, Newspapers, Publishing, Web Content
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1976 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, 3.5 GPA
Uninversity of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Moviepilot Inc. July 2014 - Present
Self Employed 2007 - Present
Huntington Learning Center August 2013 - Present
Frank Theatres June 2011 - December 2013
HACC August 2009 - August 2012
Frank Theatres June 2011 - January 2012
Huntington Learning Center March 2010 - May 2011
Fayetteville Technical Community College August 2000 - December 2009
Fayetteville Observer June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Screenwriting, Creative Writing, Journalism, Fiction Writing, Teaching, Editing, Adult Education, Books, Training, Photography, Publishing, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Writing, Research, Image Editing, Program Management, Curriculum Development, Copy Editing, Sales Management, Non-fiction, Training Manuals, Proofreading, Public Speaking, Literature, Social Networking, Photojournalism, Educational Technology, Marketing Communications, Narrative Journalism, Blogging, Marketing, Newsletters, Instructional Design, Media Relations, Distance Learning, E-Learning, Press Releases, Copywriting, Staff Development, Editorial, Customer Service, Student Affairs, Publications, Feature Articles, Public Relations, Web Content, Educational Leadership, Photo Editing, Education Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 1998 — 2000
Masters, English Education
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 1995 — 1997
Certification, Secondary English Education
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania 1995 — 1997
Secondary Teaching Certification, English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Reminger September 2011 - Present
Javitch, Block & Rathbone March 2011 - September 2011
Fayetteville Observer July 2008 - July 2010
Yakima Herald-Republic December 2004 - July 2008
The Key West Citizen November 2003 - November 2004
Scripps Howard News Service June 2003 - September 2003
Adams Street Publishing June 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Sports Writing, Civil Litigation, Probate Administration, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Newspaper Design, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Editing, Management, Legal Advice, Probate Litigation, Guardianship, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, News Writing, Blogging, Newspaper, Ap Style, Research, Litigation, Social Media, Journalism, Copywriting
Education
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 2010 — 2013
2013, Law, Cum Laude
Ohio University 1999 — 2003
Journalism, English
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
Fayetteville Observer August 2013 - March 2015
Fayetteville Observer December 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Comunication Skills, Composition and writing, strategic problem..., Policy, Public Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Research, Marketing Communications, International Relations, Analysis, Administration, Editing, Event Management, Media Relations, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Social Networking
Education
Webster University 2011 — 2012
MBA, 3.61
Campbell University 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), 3.69
Off the Bus Communications April 2014 - Present
Off the Bus Productions 2011 - Present
Emerson College September 2013 - May 2014
Massachusetts House of Representatives January 2014 - March 2014
Mayor-Elect Martin J. Walsh Transition Team December 2013 - January 2014
Boston College 2005 - 2012
Framingham High School 2004 - 2005
Drake & Company 2000 - 2001
The Birmingham News 1995 - 1999
Fayetteville Observer 1994 - 1995
Skills
Fundraising, Journalism, Editing, Teaching, Marketing, Higher Education, University Teaching, Tutoring, Film Production, Short Films, American Literature, Pedagogy, Rhetoric, Composition, Freshman Composition, Policy, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Search Engine Ranking, Politics, Film, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Teaching Writing, Grant Writing, Press Releases, College Teaching, Publicity, Community Outreach, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Copywriting, Public Relations, New Media, Creative Writing, Literature, History, Entrepreneurship, Storytelling, Adult Education, Newsletters, Facebook, Content Development
Education
Boston College 2005 — 2012
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), English Language and Literature/Letters
St. Louis University 2002 — 2004
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Duke University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Remax Premier Properties October 2008 - Present
Fayetteville Observer 1999 - 2003
The Fayetteville Observer March 1997 - June 2002
Skills
Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Short Sales, Investors, New Home Sales, Relocation, Buyer Representation, Listings, Single Family Homes, Foreclosures, Referrals, Investment Properties, Real Estate Transactions, Sellers
Education
Methodist College 1985 — 1986
Terry Sanford Highschool 1982 — 1985
Graduate
U.S. Army Special Operations Command January 2013 - Present
U.S. Army Forces Command August 2011 - January 2013
U.S. Army October 2001 - October 2011
Elizabethtown News Enterprise November 2000 - October 2001
Training Journal February 1998 - December 2000
Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau January 1997 - October 1997
Fayetteville Observer June 1984 - December 1996
Skills
Strategic Communications, Crisis Management, Public Affairs, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Social Media, Advertising, Communications Planning, Government, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Army, Marketing, Journalism, Editing, News Writing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, New Media, Social Networking, Message Development, Spokesperson
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2011 — 2013
MA Strategic Communication for Journalism
Defense Information School 2001 — 2001
Public Affairs, Journalism, Media Relations
Fayetteville State University 1987 — 1990
BA English Language & Literature, Psychology
New Bern Sun Journal July 2013 - Present
New Bern Sun Journal June 2009 - July 2013
SMARTNEWS October 2008 - June 2009
SmartNews Company LLC April 2007 - October 2008
Fayetteville Observer April 2001 - March 2007
Carlsbad Current-Argus October 1998 - February 2001
Napa Valley Register August 1996 - October 1998
Ukiah Daily Journal April 1994 - August 1996
Chico Enterprise-Record August 1989 - April 1995
Ukiah Daily Journal January 1987 - August 1989
Skills
News Writing, Newspaper, Journalism, Copy Editing, Headline Writing, Ap Style, Storytelling, Breaking News, Newspaper Design, Feature Articles, Online Journalism, Blogging, Publications, Editing, Publishing, Media Relations, Editorial, Social Media, Investigative Reporting, Community Journalism, Digital Media, Computer-assisted..., Photography, Associated Press style, Online News, Beat Reporting, Layout, Newsroom, InDesign, Business News, Business Journalism, Pagination, Narrative Journalism, Online Publishing, SEO, Content Management, Opinion Writing, New Media, Proofreading, Political Reporting, Digital Journalism, Content Development, Fact-checking, On Deadline, Photojournalism, Web Content, Newspapers, AP Style, InCopy, Newsletters
Education
American Press Institute 1999 1999 — 1999
Certificate, City/metro editors
California State University-Northridge 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
Jim Hawthorn Photography April 1999 - Present
Carolina Country Magazine June 2014 - September 2015
The News-Journal and The Echo newspapers January 2011 - September 2015
Fayetteville Observer April 2010 - September 2015
Country Magazine May 2008 - September 2015
Our State Magazine January 1990 - September 2015
Department of Public Works April 2012 - April 2012
Sanford Herald March 2000 - December 2000
Houston Chronicle May 1994 - February 1999
Journal Messenger January 1990 - April 1990
Skills
Spot News, Photography, Images, Magazines, Newspaper, Portraits, Digital Photography, Lightroom, Commercial Photography, Travel Photography, Photojournalism, Fine Art Photography, Editorial, Portrait Photography, Still Life, Newspapers, Photos, Landscape Photography, Architectural..., Publications, Editorial Photography, Black & White, Image Editing, Event Photography, Studio Photography
Education
Art Institute of Houston 1995 — 1997
AAS, Photography, 3.7
Liberty Point Media December 2014 - Present
Fayetteville Observer December 2014 - Present
Townsend Real Estate August 2012 - December 2014
A Coach in Your Corner March 2012 - August 2012
Townsend Real Estate September 2007 - May 2012
CK Media June 1999 - September 2007
Friendship Publications December 1997 - June 1999
Skills
Digital Media Services, Search Engine Ranking, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Target Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Brand Development, Online Reputation..., Blogging, Marketing, Publishing, Public Speaking, Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Business Coaching, Publications, Copy Editing, Trade Shows, Editing, Goal Setting, Overcoming Challenges, Sales, Online Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
University of Missouri-Columbia 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine Publishing
Monster Worldwide March 2014 - Present
Consultant Media Sales & Operations December 2012 - Present
Fayetteville Observer January 2011 - January 2013
Greensboro News & Record September 2009 - January 2011
Ez Ads Pro / Drag&Drop U.K. August 2008 - September 2009
Palm Beach Post September 2007 - June 2008
New York Times Regional Media Group March 2005 - September 2007
Media General - Interactive Media Division April 2002 - April 2005
Scripps West Texas Newspapers July 2001 - March 2002
Clarion-Ledger Gannett January 2000 - September 2001
Skills
SEO, Product Development, B2B, Business Development, Newspaper, Online Advertising, Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Sales Management, Publishing, Magazines, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Newspapers, Digital Marketing, SEM, Leadership, Email Marketing, Marketing, Strategy, Online Marketing, Advertising Sales, Sales, Direct Mail, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Publications, Management, New Media, Digital Strategy, Mobile Devices, Facebook, Direct Marketing, Media Planning, Copywriting, Account Management, Lead Generation, Selling, Mobile Marketing
Education
Western Kentucky University 1987 — 1991
BA, Advertsing
Austin Peay State University 1987 — 1988
Business Administration and Management, General
The Halifax Media Group, LLC July 2013 - Present
Fayetteville Observer October 2011 - June 2013
Signature Offset May 2011 - September 2011
Fayetteville Observer June 2009 - May 2011
The Star News March 2002 - May 2009
The Sun News December 2000 - February 2002
Wilmington Star News November 1988 - December 2000
Wilmington Star News May 1983 - November 1988
Skills
Newspapers, Pre-press, Layout, Packaging, Publishing, Color Management, Offset Printing, Print Management, Proof, Ink, Direct Mail, Magazines, Print Production Process, Typesetting, Operations Management, Direct Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Southeastern Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Rowan University June 2011 - Present
Rowan University August 2002 - July 2011
The Palm Beach Post October 2000 - July 2002
Casey Journalism Center at UMD September 1999 - August 2000
The Orlando Sentinel August 1997 - July 1999
Daytona Beach-News Journal February 1996 - August 1997
Fayetteville Observer October 1993 - November 1995
The Philadelphia Inquirer April 1990 - October 1993
World Affairs Council of Philadelphia 1990 - 1991
Skills
Copy Editing, Investigative Reporting, Social Media, Journalism, Online Journalism, Blogging, Freelance Writing, Foster Care, Adoption, Courts, Child Welfare, Higher Education, Editing, Textbook, Education, Media Ethics, Newspaper, Humor, Proofreading, Feature Articles, News Writing, Storytelling, Press Releases, Ap Style, Breaking News, Teaching, Interviews, Books, AP Style, Newspapers, Facebook, Public Speaking, Web Content, Editorial, Publications, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Textbooks, Publishing
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1999 — 2000
M.A., Journalism
Villanova University 1985 — 1989
B.A., Communications
Saint Basil Academy 1981 — 1985
H.S. Diploma, Academic
Post Newsweek Media Inc November 2010 - Present
Fayetteville Observer October 2008 - March 2011
The Charlotte Observer October 2005 - October 2008
Hartford Courant 1988 - 2005
The Arizona Republic 1981 - 1988
Skills
Newspaper, Digital Media, Advertising, Advertising Sales, Online Advertising, Publishing, Sales Management, Leadership, Management, Newspapers, Marketing, Sales, Training, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Mail, Lead Generation, Magazines, SEO, Direct Marketing, Sales Process, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Media Planning, Social Networking, B2B, Social Media, Newsletters, Facebook, Event Planning, Coaching, Blogging, SEM, New Media, Press Releases, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Publications, Multimedia, Web Content, Account Management
Education
Cambridge College 1997 — 1999
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education
The Progress-Index February 2015 - Present
Beardstown Newspapers February 2014 - February 2015
Colorado Springs Military Newspaper Group August 2010 - February 2014
Fayetteville Observer March 2009 - May 2010
Anchorage Daily News 2007 - 2009
Los Angeles Daily News 2005 - 2007
Investor's Business Daily 2003 - 2004
Family Marketing Network January 2000 - December 2003
San Jose Metro 1992 - 2000
United Yellow Pages 1990 - 1992
Skills
Certified Trainer,..., ProMax Sales Training, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Contract Negotiation, Goal Development, Budget Management, Sales Skills Training, ACT, Relationals, Newspaper, Magazines, Advertising, Sales Management, Publications, Digital Media, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Editorial, Advertising Sales, SEO, Media Buying, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, AP Style, Journalism, Sales, Media Planning, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, New Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Blogging, Social Media, Social Networking, Leadership, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Journalism, Journalism
American Chemical Society 2014 - Present
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 2014 - 2014
Nielsen 2013 - 2014
GfK Custom Research North America 2010 - 2012
WNCN 2007 - 2009
Fathom Productions, LLC July 2002 - December 2007
The News & Observer 1999 - 2006
Fayetteville Observer 1998 - 1999
Fuquay-Varina Independent and the Holly Springs Sun 1998 - 1998
Bread for the World 1997 - 1997
Skills
Blogging, Digital Media, Web Content, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Community Management, WordPress, Journalism, Web Analytics, Online Journalism, Newsletters, Market Research, Facebook, Google Analytics, Email Marketing, Content Management, Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Community Engagement, Online Publishing, Online Communications, Digital Strategy, Digital Research, Photoshop, AP Style, Editing, Photography, Video Production, Advertising, CMS, Publishing, Video Editing, digital analytics, Analytics, Editorial, Dreamweaver, Storytelling, Video, Newspapers, Marketing, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Twitter, Copy Editing, Publications
Education
Milligan College 1993 — 1997
BA, Communications
Red Bank 1990 — 1993
University of Missouri Health Care July 2015 - Present
Influence & Co. November 2014 - July 2015
Columbia Daily Tribune April 2010 - November 2014
Columbia Daily Tribune September 2007 - November 2014
Fayetteville Observer December 2003 - August 2007
The Miami Herald June 2003 - August 2003
Columbia Daily Tribune May 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Journalism, Editing, Writing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Stories, Social Media, Interviewing, Storytelling, Newspaper, News Writing, Online Journalism, Blogging, Ap Style, Facebook, Press Releases, Interviews, Media Relations, Publications, Newspapers, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Creative Writing, Breaking News, Feature Articles, Speech Writing, Investigative Reporting, Headline Writing, Internal Communications, Computer-assisted..., Editorial, Magazines
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1997 — 2001
BJ, Journalism
David H. Hickman High School 1994 — 1996
Fayetteville Area System of Transit May 2015 - Present
Advance America August 2004 - December 2005
Fayetteville Observer September 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Research
Education
Walden University 2014 — 2016
Masters, Human Resources Management
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Health Administration
Fayetteville Technical Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate's degree, General Education
Fayetteville Technical Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate's degree, Early Childhood Education and Teaching
The Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids, NC) January 2010 - Present
Freedom Communications May 2002 - January 2010
Fayetteville Observer November 1998 - August 2001
The Dominion Post January 1990 - November 1998
Battle Creek Enquirer at Gannett 1989 - 1990
Gannett 1987 - 1989
Skills
Product Development, Identifying New Revenue..., Creative Cross-Platform..., Strategic Planning and..., Cross Functional Team..., Coaching, Training, Corporate Budgeting, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Creativity, Budgets, Social Media, Publishing, Marketing, Community Engagement, Editorial, Communication, Organization, Advertising, Newspapers, Project Management, Media Planning, Online Marketing, Newspaper Design, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Publications, Social Media Marketing, New Media, Media Relations, Digital Media, Circulation, Leadership, Journalism, Sales, Management, Magazines, Digital Marketing, Multimedia, News Writing, Digital Strategy, Audience Development, Social Networking, SEO, New Business Development, Blogging, Customer Service
Education
Marshall University
BA, Journalism - Advertising
The Islander November 2014 - Present
Scarborough Research March 2014 - September 2014
Hearts Afire Inc. April 2012 - July 2014
University of South Florida May 2013 - June 2013
Sun Newspapers December 2007 - April 2012
Bradenton Herald September 2005 - December 2007
Osceola News-Gazette July 2004 - September 2005
Tampa Bay Times - Times Publishing Co April 2001 - January 2002
Fayetteville Observer October 1998 - November 1999
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Marketing, Social Media, Leadership, AP Style, Public Relations, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Event Planning, News Writing, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Multimedia, New Media, Online Advertising, Proofreading, Management, Headline Writing, Marketing Communications, Newspapers, Blogging, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Event Management, Market Research, Storytelling, Photography, Online Journalism, Advertising, Facebook, Fact-checking, Editorial, Magazines, Media Relations, Newspaper, Social Media Marketing, Publications, Newsletters, Feature Articles, Non-profits
Education
University of Central Florida 2002 — 2009
PhD, English (Texts and Technology)
University of South Florida
Journalism and Media Studies
Florida State University 1992 — 1995
Master of Science (MS), Marketing Communication and Information Technology
University of Florida 1985 — 1987
BS, Telecommunication News
Jacksonville Episcopal High School 1977 — 2002
High school diploma, General
The Morning Call May 2008 - Present
The Morning Call July 1989 - Present
Greensboro News & Record April 1986 - July 1989
Fayetteville Observer October 1983 - April 1986
The Morning Call May 1982 - October 1983
Skills
Journalism, Blogging, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Digital Media, Editing, Media Relations, New Media, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Publications, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Radio, Newspapers, AP Style, Breaking News, News Writing
Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Science (BS), Secondary education/political science
Up & Coming Weekly 2012 - Present
Avon Products 1976 - Present
Beasley Broadcast Group December 2002 - June 2012
Fayetteville Observer September 1993 - December 2004
Skills
Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Video Production, Email Marketing, Event Management, Television, Media Relations, Entertainment, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Online Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Radio, Sales, Event Planning, Press Releases, Online Advertising, Marketing, Facebook, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting, Media Planning, Integrated Marketing, Advertising Sales, New Media, Brand Development, Brand Management, Sponsorship, Media Buying, Broadcast, Newsletters, Publicity
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Watchdog.org January 2012 - Present
John Trump April 2009 - Present
Forest City Daily Courier June 2010 - September 2011
Media General April 2006 - April 2009
Fayetteville Observer April 2002 - April 2006
Las Vegas Sun March 2000 - April 2001
Florence (Ala.) Times-Daily May 1999 - March 2000
Freedom February 1997 - March 2000
Community College of Allegheny County July 1991 - July 1996
Pittsburgh Press 1982 - 1993
Skills
Social Media, Storytelling, Multimedia, Editing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Newspapers, Breaking News, Digital Media, Media Relations, Publications, News Writing, Editorial, Magazines, Facebook, AP Style, Feature Articles, New Media, Newsletters, Blogging, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Web Content, Proofreading, Newspaper Design, Content Development, Copywriting, Business Journalism, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Publishing, Investigative Reporting, Content Management, Content Strategy, Fact-checking, Publicity, Sports Writing, Digital Journalism, Web Content Management, Ghostwriting, Broadcast Journalism, Online News, InCopy, Photojournalism, Online Publishing, Pagination, Community Journalism, Speech Writing, QuarkXPress
Education
Goucher College 2010 — 2012
MFA, Creative nonfiction
Point Park University 1987 — 1990
bachelor's, journalism and communications
Defense Information School 1981 — 1982
journalism and communications
Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce September 2012 - Present
Aberdeen American News & Farm Forum April 2011 - September 2012
Aberdeen American News & Farm Forum May 2004 - April 2011
Newton Daily News November 2003 - April 2004
Omaha World-Herald May 2003 - August 2003
Fayetteville Observer May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Newspaper, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Final Cut Pro, Ap Style, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Photoshop, Photography, Journalism, Blogging, Press Releases, InCopy, Newsletters, AP Style, Copywriting, Facebook, Newspapers, Public Relations, Marketing, News Writing, Creative Writing, Editing, Digital Media, Social Networking, Feature Articles, Editorial, Publications, Associated Press style, Magazines, Storytelling, Event Planning, Event Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Strategic Public..., Multimedia Marketing...
Education
Northern State University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Iowa State University 1999 — 2003
Journalism and Mass Communications
Dothan Eagle February 2014 - Present
Various companies May 2013 - February 2014
Fayetteville Observer March 2006 - December 2012
Skills
Ap Style, Breaking News, Journalism, Newspapers, News Writing, Newspaper, Headline Writing, AP Style, Business Journalism, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Magazines, Press Releases, Publications, Online Journalism, Storytelling
Education
East Tennessee State University 2004 — 2005
B.A., Journalism
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1989 — 1994
B.A., English
P.S. 372 The Children's School September 2012 - Present
Bank Street College May 2011 - September 2012
Stevens Cooperative School September 2011 - June 2012
P.S. 41 January 2011 - May 2011
Bank Street College January 2011 - May 2011
East Village Community School September 2010 - December 2010
The Palm Beach Post May 2005 - September 2009
Sarasota Herald-Tribune March 2003 - May 2005
Fayetteville Observer September 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Writing, Editing, Newspaper, Public Relations, Social Media, teaching, Educational Technology
Education
Bank Street College of Education 2010 — 2012
Master's, Elementary, Special Education
Syracuse University 1997 — 2001
Bachelors, Journalism, Political Science
GrowthSpotter September 2015 - Present
Tampa Tribune 2000 - September 2015
Fayetteville Observer 1997 - 2000
Athens Banner Herald 1993 - 1997
Skills
Journalism, Politics, Breaking News, Newspaper, Ap Style, News Writing, Investigative Reporting, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Digital Photography, Media Relations, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Local Government, Public Records, Desktop Publishing, Infrastructure, AP Style, Multimedia, Newspapers, Proofreading, Publishing, Publications, Web Content, Content Management, Online Journalism, InCopy, Editorial, Fact-checking, Photojournalism, Creative Writing, Digital Journalism, Newspaper Design, Online News, Blogging, Travel Writing, Political Reporting, Facebook, Business Journalism, Blogger, Social Media
Education
The University of Georgia 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Journalism and Political Science
BCBSNC April 2012 - Present
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina October 2000 - April 2012
Dennis Wicker for Governor 2000 - 2000
Progress Energy November 1998 - December 1999
Fayetteville Observer October 1986 - October 1998
Durham Sun 1986 - 1986
Skills
Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Message Development, Public Relations, Editing, Speech Writing, Communications Planning
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008 — 2011
MA, Health Administration
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1982 — 1985
BA, Journalism
Methodist University July 2009 - Present
University of North Carolina at Pembroke August 2007 - August 2009
Elon University 2006 - 2008
Fayetteville Observer 2004 - 2005
Broadcasting & Cable Magazine 1996 - 2004
The Daily Record 1994 - 1995
Phillips Business Information 1994 - 1995
Los Angeles Daily Journal 1983 - 1988
San Diego Daily Transcript 1978 - 1979
San Diego Daily Transcript 1977 - 1979
Skills
Public Relations, Teaching, Blogging, Journalism, AP Style, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Writing, Publications, News Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Broadcast, Higher Education, Proofreading, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Grant Writing, Strategic Communications, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Community Development, Creative Writing
Education
North Carolina State University 2010 — 2010
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) student, Communication, Rhetoric and Digital Media, Current
University of Memphis 2008 — 2010
pursued a Master's Degree, Journalism
University of San Diego School of Law 1979 — 1982
JD, Law
Boston University 1972 — 1975
BS, Journalism
self-employed November 2001 - Present
self-employed January 2001 - Present
Fayetteville Observer April 1999 - February 2001
Fayetteville Observer January 1998 - January 2000
Rocky Mount, N.C., Telegram 1980 - 1982
Skills
Copy Editing, Newspaper, Journalism, Press Releases, Editing, Stories, Writing, Copywriting, Books, Proofreading, News Writing, AP Style, Creative Writing, Storytelling, Feature Articles, Web Content, Headline Writing, Editorial, Content Management, Newspapers
Education
Campbell University 1971 — 1975
Angier (NC) High School 1966 — 1968
BA, English
Well That's My Story October 2009 - Present
Beta Technologies March 2009 - March 2010
The Palm Beach Post September 2006 - September 2009
Savannah Morning News 2004 - 2006
Chattanooga Times Free Press 1999 - 2004
Fayetteville Observer June 1998 - June 1999
Birmingham Post-Herald February 1990 - June 1998
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette 1988 - 1990
Daily Local News 1984 - 1988
Skills
Copy Editing, Journalism, Storytelling, News Writing, AP Style, Editing, Feature Articles, Newspapers, Writing, Copywriting, Editorial
Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College 2012 — 2014
Health Information Managment
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1986
Bachelor of Journalism, journalism
Good People Studios September 2013 - January 2015
Nashville Nonfiction April 2012 - September 2013
Watkins College August 2009 - October 2010
Tom Neff, Documentary Channel October 2009 - May 2010
Fayetteville Observer May 2008 - October 2008
Technician, N.C. State's daily student newspaper May 2007 - May 2008
Technician, N.C. State's Student Newspaper 2007 - 2008
Technician December 2006 - May 2007
Technician May 2006 - December 2006
Roanoke-Chowan News Herald May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Storytelling, Journalism, Feature Articles, Film, Film Production, Documentaries, Video Production, Editing, Final Cut Pro, New Media, AP Style, Blogging, Digital Media, Online Journalism, Multimedia
Education
North Carolina State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's, English Language and Literature, General
Watkins College of Art 2010 — 2011
Design and Film
219 Group August 2010 - Present
Manna Church May 2009 - Present
ARC Design November 2007 - Present
Fayetteville Observer 1992 - 1994
Education
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2006 — 2007
Mass Communications, Public Relations
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 1994 — 1998
mass communications
Gulf Coast Media Company; OPC News and Osteen Publishing March 2015 - Present
Advantage Newspaper Consultants April 2011 - March 2015
Rocky Mount Telegram July 2010 - April 2011
The Post and Courier July 2008 - July 2010
The State August 2007 - July 2008
Fayetteville Observer June 2002 - August 2007
Army Times Publishing Co. October 2000 - June 2002
Newspaper Association of America September 1996 - October 2000
Phillips Business Information, Inc. 1995 - 1996
The Washington Post April 1987 - September 1995
Skills
Newspaper, Advertising, Publishing, Online Advertising, Magazines, Multimedia, Event Management, Sponsorship, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Media Planning, SEO, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing, SEM, Management, Journalism, Publications, Sales, Direct Marketing, Advertising Sales, Newsletters, Newspapers, Direct Mail, B2B, Press Releases, Marketing Management, Copywriting, New Media, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Digital Strategy
Education
Marymount University MBA 1987 — 1989
MBA, Marketing Economics
Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business 1985 — 1987
Graduate and Undergraduate Business Classes
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1975 — 1979
BA, Journalism
Woodberry Forest School
ICIS October 2008 - Present
RBI UK April 2007 - October 2008
Fayetteville Observer October 2000 - April 2007
Skills
Editing, Writing, Journalism, News Writing
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor's Degree, journalism, chemistry minor
Marketing Tune Up October 2014 - Present
AICPA September 2006 - August 2014
Concert Singers of Cary July 1999 - June 2009
The Herald-Sun December 2001 - January 2005
Wake Technical Community College 2005 - 2005
Fayetteville Observer January 1995 - December 2001
Phoenix Hecht September 1989 - April 1994
The Gallup Organization October 1986 - September 1989
Skills
Market Research, Social Media, Strategy, Leadership, Data Analysis, Analysis, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Management, Advertising, Accounting, Project Management, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Competitive Analysis, Segmentation, Program Management
Education
The University of Connecticut 1982 — 1986
M.A., Political Science/ Survey Research
University of Connecticut at Storrs 1982 — 1986
Bluffton Today February 2008 - Present
Fayetteville Observer May 2007 - February 2008
Bluffton Today December 2003 - May 2007
Statesville Record & Landmark September 2001 - December 2003
InvenCom, LLC May 2000 - May 2001
Education
Queens University of Charlotte 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Communications/Journalism
Four Oaks Journal May 2015 - Present
Fayetteville Observer April 2008 - March 2015
Henderson Daily Dispatch October 2006 - April 2008
Shelby Star June 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Newspaper, AP Style, Journalism, Copy Editing, Editing, New Media, Content Management, Newspapers, Breaking News, Magazines, News Writing, Online Journalism, Press Releases
Education
Gardner-Webb University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
Fayetteville Observer 1991 - Present
Skills
Newspaper, Digital Media, AP Style, Public Relations, Social Media, Journalism, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Advertising, Media Relations, Publications, Press Releases, Magazines, News Writing, Social Networking, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1981 — 1985
BS, Business Administration
Fayetteville Observer April 1981 - Present
Target Printing and Distribution 1989 - 2013
Skills
Magazines, Publications, Layout, Production Managment, Pre-press, Customer Satisfaction, Publishing, Advertising Sales, News Writing, Multimedia, Editorial, Content Management, Newspaper, QuarkXPress, Graphic Design, Direct Mail, Photoshop, Newsletters, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Media, Storytelling, Newspapers
Education
Methodist College
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Fayetteville Observer September 1985 - Present
Skills
Newspapers, Advertising Sales, Newspaper, AP Style, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Customer Service, Digital Media, Social Media, Public Relations, Magazines, Email Marketing, Media Planning, Press Releases, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Facebook, Media Relations, Publishing, Journalism
Education
Methodist College
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
Enterprise Holdings Inc. Vehicle DriverEnterprise Fleet ManagementSeptember 2011 - Present
Omni Military Loans January 2011 - September 2011
Fayetteville Observer January 1998 - June 2010
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Fleet Management, Sales, Sales Management, Operations Management, Account Management, Profit, Team Building, Inventory Management, Management, Customer Retention, Automotive, Marketing, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Sales Process, Negotiation, Process Improvement
Education
Fayetteville Technical Community College