Ocala Star Banner

Industry: Newspaper

Description

The Star-Banner is the daily newspaper in Ocala, Florida, United States, and serves Marion County and the surrounding communities. The Star-Banner has a daily circulation of about 43,000, and is the 19th largest newspaper in the state of Florida. Circulation: 50,000 (approximate) Editor: Douglas Ray Publisher: James E. Doughton Headquarters: Ocala, Florida, United States Owners: The New York Times Company, Halifax Media Group People also search for: The Gainesville Sun, The Ledger,

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Ocala Star Banner Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Eric Palm Eric Palm Greater Atlanta Area Details
Eric Palm's Ocala Star Banner Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Ecommerce Sales and Service Agent at Walt Disney World
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Walt Disney World  October 2013 - July 2014
The Walt Disney Company  March 2012 - March 2013
Unleashing Performance   August 2010 - December 2012
Lockheed Martin  February 2011 - February 2012
Digitec  January 2011 - February 2011
Orlando Sentinel  June 2006 - April 2009
The New York Times  2005 - 2006
Sarasota Herald-Tribune  2003 - 2005
Ocala Star-Banner  2002 - 2003
News & Observer  1999 - 2002

Skills
Wordpress, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Copy Editing, SEO copywriting, Journalism, CSS, HTML, Social Media, Flash, After Effects, Ap Style, Newspaper, Storytelling, Editing, Multimedia, Blogging, Digital Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Editorial, Web Content, Facebook, Photography, Content Strategy, Video Editing, Video Production, AP Style, Publishing, Layout, WordPress, QuarkXPress, Publications, Video

Education
Valencia College   2008 — 2011
A.S., Digital Media

Auburn University   1991 — 1996
Journalism, Computer Engineering

Auburn High School   1987 — 1991

Jacob Hanson Jacob Hanson Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Jacob Hanson's Ocala Star Banner Experience July 2004 - July 2008
Job Butler
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP  December 2013 - Present
13th Judicial Circuit  October 2011 - December 2013
Brice, Vander Linden & Wernick   2010 - 2010
Ocala Star-Banner  July 2004 - July 2008

Skills
Writing

Education
Stetson University College of Law   2008 — 2011
J.D.

University of Florida   2000 — 2003
BS, Journalism

Mark Pino Mark Pino Orlando, Florida Area Details
Mark Pino's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1985 - 1996
Job Public Relations Officer at Osceola County BOCC
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Osceola County BOCC  March 2012 - Present
Osceola County Economic Development Department   January 2009 - March 2012
Orlando Sentinel  June 2008 - January 2009
Orlando Sentinel  June 2007 - June 2008
Orlando Sentinel  1996 - 2008
ocala star-banner  1985 - 1996
ocala star-banner  1985 - 1996
virgin islands daily news  1982 - 1985
West Hernando News   1982 - 1983

Skills
Social Media, Writing, Editing, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Government Relations, Marketing Communications, Research, Community Relations, Event Planning, Government, Strategic Planning, Promotions, Video, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Photography, InDesign, New Media, Photoshop, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Public Relations, Speech Writing, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Grant Writing, Social Networking, Newsletters, Policy, Nonprofits, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Community Outreach, Publications, Internal Communications, Marketing, Politics, Fundraising, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Multimedia, Blogging, Management, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Journalism, Community Development

Education
University of South Florida   1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Hillsborough High   1977 — 1978

Twin Lakes Elementary

Raven McMillan Raven McMillan Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Raven McMillan's Ocala Star Banner Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Travel, F&B, Lifestyle Publicist at Quinn
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Quinn PR  January 2015 - Present
Quinn  December 2013 - Present
Quinn  October 2013 - December 2013
Ocala Magazine  April 2013 - August 2013
Orange & Blue Magazine  January 2013 - June 2013
Magruder Real Estate Group   2010 - 2013
Town & Country Magazine  June 2012 - August 2012
Ocala Style Magazine  January 2011 - August 2011
Ocala Star-Banner  January 2011 - May 2011
The Gainesville Style   September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Staff Supervision, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, Feature Articles, Publicity, AP Style, Fashion, Journalism, Magazines, Fashion Blogging, Freelance Writing, Cash Handling, Retail Management, Creative Writing, Facebook, Press Releases, Social Media, Proofreading, Copywriting, Newspaper, Social Networking, Public Relations, iMovie, Web Content, Storytelling, Newsletters, News Writing, Online Journalism, Editorial, Interviews, Content Writing, WordPress, InDesign, Mac, Blogger, Photography, Text Editing, Multimedia, Entertainment, Web Design, Graphic Design, Pinterest, YouTube, Broadcast Journalism, Fact-checking, Retail, Twitter, Instagram, New Media

Education
University of Florida   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

College of Central Florida (CF)   2008 — 2010
A.A., Mass Communication

Robert Azmitia Robert Azmitia Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Robert Azmitia's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1978 - 1980
Job Photographer at RobertAzmitia Photography
Industry Photography
Experience
Robert Azmitia Photography   July 2004 - Present
la Gaceta Newspaper   2005 - 2013
la Gaceta Newspaper   2005 - 2013
Sun-Sentinel Co   January 1982 - July 2004
Lakeland Ledger  1980 - 1982
Ocala Star Banner   1978 - 1980

Skills
Commercial Photography, Portrait Photography, Photojournalism, Portraits, Photos, Digital Photography, Photography, Editorial, Magazines, Event Photography, Travel Photography, Image Editing, Documentary Photography, Wedding Photography, Sports Photography, Fashion Photography, Editorial Photography, Image Manipulation, Videography, Environmental..., Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, Studio Lighting, Studio Photography, Medium Format, Multimedia, Architectural..., Newspapers, Food Photography, Stock Photography, Still Life, Camera, Nikon, Commercial Product..., Lifestyle Photography, Street Photography, Landscape Photography, Black & White, Darkroom

Education
USF   1971 — 1974
Photography

Germain school of photography   1970 — 1971
Photography

Loyola University New Orleans   1968 — 1970

Friends of Photogrpahy
General Photgraphy

Nicki Gorny Nicki Gorny Ocala, Florida Area Details
Nicki Gorny's Ocala Star Banner Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Reporter at Ocala StarBanner
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star-Banner  September 2015 - Present
Global Voices Online  January 2013 - Present
Syracuse Media Group  January 2015 - September 2015
The New York Times Company  June 2015 - August 2015
360°  August 2014 - May 2015
The Daily Orange  October 2011 - May 2015
Syracuse Media Group  August 2014 - December 2014
The NewsHouse  May 2014 - December 2014
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)   June 2014 - August 2014
360°  January 2014 - May 2014

Skills
Blogging, AP Style, Editing, Storytelling, Magazines, Interviews, Internal Communications, Breaking News, Nonprofits, Journalism, News Writing, Fact-checking, Final Cut Express, Newspapers, Facebook, Final Cut Pro

Education
Syracuse University   2011 — 2015
Newspaper and Online Journalism Spanish Language, Literature and Culture, Minor in Latino-Latin American Studies

Magnificat High School   2007 — 2011

Nick Fortuna Nick Fortuna Greater New York City Area Details
Nick Fortuna's Ocala Star Banner Experience August 2005 - September 2006
Job copy chief, freelance writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Daily Racing Form  February 2013 - Present
Dow Jones Newswires  July 2012 - February 2013
Wire to Wire, Florida's daily horseracing digest   April 2008 - August 2011
Naylor Publications  January 2007 - April 2008
Ocala Star-Banner  August 2005 - September 2006
Bloomberg News  January 2000 - August 2005
Bergen Record  1999 - 1999
North Jersey Herald & News  May 1998 - August 1998

Skills
Journalism, Freelance Writing, Sports Writing, Editing, Storytelling, Sports, Public Relations, Newspapers, AP Style, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Social Media, Web Content, News Writing, Editorial, Magazines

Education
The College of New Jersey   1996 — 2000
Bachelor's, journalism

Michael Veronie Michael Veronie Gainesville, Florida Area Details
Michael Veronie's Ocala Star Banner Experience May 2005 - Present
Job Copy editor at Gainesville Sun
Industry Media Production
Experience
Gainesville Sun  November 2008 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner  May 2005 - Present
Star-Banner-New York Times Regional group   2006 - 2011
Hickory Daily Record  July 2004 - June 2005

Skills
Newspaper, Editing, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Layout, AP Style, HTML 5, CSS3, InDesign, InCopy, News Writing, Blogging, Storytelling, Editorial, Social Media, Journalism, Online Journalism

Education
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary   2000 — 2004
Master's of divinity, theology and philosophy

Louisiana Tech University   1995 — 1999
bachelor's of arts, Journalism

Katheryn Wilson Katheryn Wilson Ocala, Florida Details
Katheryn Wilson's Ocala Star Banner Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Customer Service
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star Banner   August 2013 - Present
Fairfield Inn and Suites  March 2013 - April 2013
Indian River State College  February 2012 - January 2013

Skills
Administrative..., Receptionist Duties, Hotel Administration, Clerical Skills, Data Entry, File Management, Fax, Telephone Skills, Spreadsheets, Multi-line Phone, Office Administration, Time Management, Office Management, Cpr Certified, Outlook, People Skills, Telephone Reception, Invoicing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Administration, Research

Education
University of Central Florida   2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

College of Central Florida   2011 — 2015
Associate's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Indian River Community College   2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Nancy Gregory Nancy Gregory Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Nancy Gregory's Ocala Star Banner Experience September 1997 - April 1999
Job Director of Communications at Food Allergy Research & Education
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Food Allergy Research & Education  February 2014 - Present
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE)   September 2012 - Present
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network  March 2012 - September 2012
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network  December 2008 - March 2012
South Florida Sun-Sentinel  May 1999 - July 2008
Ocala Star-Banner  September 1997 - April 1999

Skills
Social Media, Editing, Public Relations, Blogging, Newsletters, Media Relations, AP Style, Publications, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Magazines, Corporate Communications, Web Content, Facebook, Copy Editing, Crisis Communications, Journalism, Editorial, Content Development, Online Journalism, Newspapers, Feature Articles, News Writing, Breaking News, Speech Writing, Content Management, Books, Storytelling, Proofreading, Publicity, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Publishing, Digital Media

Education
University of Florida

Heather Lawton Heather Lawton Jacksonville, Florida Details
Heather Lawton's Ocala Star Banner Experience March 1993 - June 1995
Job Freelance Virtual Assistant / Writer
Industry
Experience
Time Customer Service, Inc.   June 2010 - January 2011
Taylor, Bean & Whitaker   October 2006 - August 2009
First American Title Insurance Compay   May 2002 - October 2006
Time Customer Service, Inc.   August 2000 - May 2002
The Villages Daily Sun  March 1998 - October 1998
Silver Springs Nature Theme Park   January 1997 - March 1998
Sears Portrait Studio  September 1995 - November 1996
Ocala Star Banner   March 1993 - June 1995

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Creative Writing, News Writing, Social Media, General Administrative..., Email, Customer Service, Data Entry, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photography, Proofreading

Education
Rasmussen College-Florida   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health/Health Care Administration/Management, 3.5

Webster College   2001 — 2002
Associate of Science (AS), Medical/Clinical Assistant, 3.7

Tracy Cunningham Jones Tracy Cunningham Jones Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Tracy Cunningham Jones's Ocala Star Banner Experience March 2006 - June 2006
Job Freelance Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Freelance  August 2013 - Present
Belleview High School  June 2010 - June 2013
Tomes Rabold Advertising & Design, Inc.   September 2009 - July 2010
Penguin Group USA  April 2008 - September 2009
Bevmax Office Centers  October 2006 - 2008
New York Post  October 2006 - June 2007
Ocala Star Banner   March 2006 - June 2006
Campus Talk   December 2005 - May 2006

Skills
Ap Style, Copy Editing, Writing, Publishing, Books, Social Media, Blogging, Proofreading, CRM, Editing, Journalism, AP Style, Creative Writing

Education
University of Florida   2002 — 2005
B.S., Magazine Journalism

Mary Manning-Jacobs Mary Manning-Jacobs Leesburg, Florida Details
Mary Manning-Jacobs's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1998 - 2003
Job Sales & Marketing Director at Leesburg Daily Commercial
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Leesburg Daily Commercial   November 2013 - Present
Ocala Star Banner / Halifax Media Group   January 2012 - November 2013
Ocala Star Banner / New York Times Regional Media Group   2004 - November 2013
Ocala Star Banner / NYT   2003 - 2004
Ocala Star Banner   1998 - 2003
The St. Petersburg Times  February 1998 - October 1998
Ocala Star Banner   1997 - 1998
Ocala Star Banner   1996 - 1997
Ocala Star Banner   1986 - 1996
Ocala Star Banner   1984 - 1986

Skills
Advertising, Online Advertising, Newspapers, Digital Media, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Online Marketing, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Magazines, SEO, Digital Strategy, Facebook, Public Relations, Newspaper

Education
College of Central Florida   1982 — 1984
Accounting

Alexxis Vasquez Alexxis Vasquez Ocala, Florida Details
Alexxis Vasquez's Ocala Star Banner Experience July 2013 - April 2014
Job Branch Banker at BB&T
Industry Online Media
Experience
BB&T  April 2014 - Present
Ocala Star Banner   July 2013 - April 2014
BB&T  August 2011 - July 2013
L&J Holdings  March 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Digital Media, Online Advertising, Event Management, Team Building, Sales, Events Coordination, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Account Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Online Marketing, SEO, Newspapers, New Media, Team Leadership, Teller Operations, Banking, Retail Banking, Small Business, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Networking

Education
University of South Florida   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Emily Cardinali Emily Cardinali Gainesville, Florida Details
Emily Cardinali's Ocala Star Banner Experience June 2014 - September 2014
Job Student at Tsinghua University
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Independent Florida Alligator  January 2015 - May 2015
WUFT-FM  January 2015 - May 2015
Opus Coffee   July 2014 - May 2015
The Independent Florida Alligator  January 2014 - May 2015
The Independent Florida Alligator  August 2014 - December 2014
Gainesville Sun  August 2014 - December 2014
Ocala Star Banner   June 2014 - September 2014
The Independent Florida Alligator  May 2014 - August 2014
Follett Higher Education Group  July 2012 - July 2014
The Independent Florida Alligator  January 2014 - May 2014

Skills
Social Networking, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Copy Editing, Writing, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Public Speaking, English, Reporting, Chinese

Education
Tsinghua University   2015 — 2016
Chinese

University of Florida   2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism

Mark Hollis Mark Hollis Austin, Texas Details
Mark Hollis's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1990 - 1993
Job AARP Texas
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
AARP Texas  July 2014 - Present
Florida House of Representatives  December 2008 - July 2014
Sun-Sentinel  1999 - December 2008
New York Times Regional Media Group  1994 - 1999
The Gainesville Sun  1993 - 1994
Ocala Star-Banner  1990 - 1993

Skills
Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Editing, Strategic Communications, Newspaper, Social Media, News Writing, Journalism, Newsletters, Copy Editing, Feature Articles, Publicity, Political Communication, Internal Communications, Public Speaking, Political Campaigns, Creative Writing, Editorial, Research, Legislative Relations, Ap Style, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Investigative Reporting, Blogging, Public Affairs, Spokesperson, Message Development, Newspapers, AP Style, Facebook, Corporate Communications, Public Policy, Politics, Writing

Education
Illinois State University
Mass Communications, Journalism, Political Science

Briley Bess Briley Bess New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Briley Bess's Ocala Star Banner Experience September 2009 - November 2009
Job Server at Mona's Cafe
Industry Design
Experience
Mona's Cafe   November 2013 - Present
Independent  August 2009 - Present
Big Easy Daiquiris   June 2013 - December 2013
Munch @ Molly's   March 2013 - June 2013
7Eleven  June 2011 - September 2012
Uncle Lou's Bar and Music Lounge   November 2010 - September 2012
Jimmy Johns  April 2012 - August 2012
ISLE Apparel   January 2012 - February 2012
Ocala Star Banner   September 2009 - November 2009
Dominoe's Pizza  February 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Illustration, Digital Illustration, Logo Development, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, InDesign, Layout, Graphic Design, After Effects, Motion Graphics, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Posters, Web Design, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Identity, Cinema 4D, Creative Direction, Image Manipulation, Digital Photography, Keynote, Final Cut Pro, Flash, Flyers, Concept Design, Image Editing, Premiere, Logo Design, 3D Studio Max, ActionScript, Graphics, Brochures, Storyboarding, Photography, Video Editing, Art Direction, Animation, Painting, Branding & Identity, User Interface Design, Mac, Flash Animation, Banners, Business Cards, Visual Communication, Packaging, Interaction Design, Corporate Branding, Color Correction

Education
Full Sail University   2009 — 2010
Associates, Graphic Design

Butch Peiker Butch Peiker Fayetteville, North Carolina Area Details
Butch Peiker's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1992 - 1996
Job Military Manager at Fayetteville Publishing Co.
Industry Newspapers
Experience
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

Angela Jewell Angela Jewell Glouster, Ohio Details
Angela Jewell's Ocala Star Banner Experience September 1999 - July 2001
Job Public Relations Manager
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Dr. Deanna Osborn   June 2013 - Present
Marion County Public Schools  August 2009 - June 2013
CLM Workforce Connection  February 2009 - August 2009
The Centers  August 2007 - April 2008
Department of Children and Families  October 2003 - July 2007
Marion County Sheriff's Office  July 2001 - February 2003
Ocala Star Banner   September 1999 - July 2001
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital  July 1993 - September 1997

Skills
Fundraising, Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations

Education
Ohio University   1985 — 1989
BSJ, Journalism/Public Relations

Caitlin Rogers Caitlin Rogers Jacksonville Beach, Florida Details
Caitlin Rogers's Ocala Star Banner Experience April 2010 - August 2012
Job Social Media Analyst at R+L Carriers
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
R+L Carriers  February 2014 - Present
Darr Schackow Insurance  July 2013 - January 2014
College of Central Florida  April 2013 - August 2013
Southern Legal Counsel  January 2013 - April 2013
Jays Bridal & Entertainment   November 2011 - August 2012
Ocala Star-Banner  April 2010 - August 2012
Haile Plantation Club Corps Country Club   May 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Blogging, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Marketing, Social Networking, News Writing, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Microsoft Excel, AP Style, Editing, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Nonprofits, Newspapers, Corporate Blogging, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Educational Fundraising, Interviewing Skills, Focus Groups, Intranet, Visual Communication, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Writing, Research, Copywriting, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Copy Editing, Journalism, Proofreading, SEO, Communication, Pinterest, Branding & Identity, Marketing Strategy

Education
University of Florida   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, English Minor

College of Central Florida   2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Public Relations

Craig Grant Craig Grant Stuart, Florida Details
Craig Grant's Ocala Star Banner Experience January 2001 - March 2004
Job Owner, Course Creator, Instructor & Coach at Real Estate Technology Institue
Industry Internet
Experience
EasyRealtySites.com   April 2004 - Present
Real Estate Technology Institue   February 2004 - Present
New York Times Regional Media Group  1997 - 2005
Ocala Star Banner   January 2001 - March 2004
The Gainesville Sun  January 1997 - March 2004

Skills
Online Advertising, SEO, Social Media, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Web Development, Email Marketing, CSS, E-commerce, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Wordpress, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Web Marketing, Digital Media, Account Management, New Business Development, Facebook, New Media, Digital Marketing, Management, Leadership, Social Media Measurement, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Website Development, Blogging, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, SEM, Graphic Design, Training, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Brand Development, Lead Generation, Selling, Mobile Marketing, Google Adwords, Small Business, Newsletters

Education
University of Florida   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, High Honors

South Plantation High School   1990 — 1994

Anna Claire Hodge Anna Claire Hodge Orlando, Florida Area Details
Anna Claire Hodge's Ocala Star Banner Experience July 2004 - July 2008
Job Graduate Teaching Assistant at Florida State University
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Florida State University  August 2012 - Present
Freelance  Staff WriterCollege Park Community PaperMarch 2011 - April 2012
Virginia Commonwealth University  August 2007 - May 2010
Freelance  February 2010 - February 2010
Ocala Star Banner   July 2004 - July 2008
Charleston City Paper  2006 - 2007

Skills
Copy Editing, Interviews, Newspapers, Blogging, Editing

Education
Florida State University   2013 — 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Creative Writing

Virginia Commonwealth University   2007 — 2010
Master's of Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

College of Charleston   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communication, Journalism, Creative Writing

Kimberly Sarmiento, CPRW Kimberly Sarmiento, CPRW Orlando, Florida Area Details
Kimberly Sarmiento, CPRW's Ocala Star Banner Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Certified Professional Resume Writer / SeniorLevel Business Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Freelance/Contract  2010 - Present
RiseSmart  2010 - Present
Career Services International   2009 - 2010
Ocala Star Banner   2008 - 2010
The Daily Commercial  2008 - 2010
Cameron University  June 2003 - December 2005
University of Florida  August 2000 - May 2002
Smoke Free For Health   2001 - 2001

Education
University of Florida
MA, Political Science

University of Florida
BS, Journalism

Jay G. McKenzie Jay G. McKenzie Ocala, Florida Area Details
Jay G. McKenzie's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1988 - 2001
Job coowner at FosterMcKenzie Photography
Industry Photography
Experience
Foster-McKenzie Photography   January 2006 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner  1988 - 2001
The New York Times  1973 - 2001

Skills
Editing, Photography, Photoshop, Journalism, Newspaper, Editorial, Magazines, Multimedia, New Media, Blogging, Portrait Photography, Newspapers, Copywriting, Publishing, Digital Photography, Image Editing, Photojournalism, Newsletters, Storytelling, Publications, Video, Copy Editing, WordPress, Digital Media

Education
University of Florida
Also AA degree from College of Central Florida, Journalism

Glenn Franks Glenn Franks Orlando, Florida Area Details
Glenn Franks's Ocala Star Banner Experience 2000 - 2006
Job Home Delivery Manager at The Villages Media Group
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Villages Media Group  March 2006 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner  2000 - 2006
Advance America  1998 - 2000
United Skates of America  September 1989 - May 1998
US Army  1986 - 1989
United States Army Reserve  1985 - 1986
Franks-N-Franks Mini Market   1977 - 1985

Skills
Advertising, Business Development, Leadership, Management, Newspaper, Publishing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising Sales

Education
Community College of Philadelphia   1984 — 1985

Darrell Riley Darrell Riley Ocala, Florida Area Details
Darrell Riley's Ocala Star Banner Experience August 1988 - August 2006
Job Associate Professor of History at College of Central Florida
Industry Higher Education
Experience
College of Central Florida  August 2006 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner  August 1988 - August 2006

Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Research, AP Style, Distance Learning, Newspapers, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Press Releases, Academic Advising, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Journalism, Newsletters, Fundraising, Teaching, Breaking News, Team Mentoring, Tutoring, Instructional Design, Books

Education
University of Missour-Kansas City   1981 — 1983
Masters, History

University of Florida

Bridget Hall Grumet Bridget Hall Grumet Austin, Texas Details
Bridget Hall Grumet's Ocala Star Banner Experience May 1998 - January 2000
Job assistant metro editor at Austin AmericanStatesman
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Austin American-Statesman  June 2013 - Present
Tampa Bay Times (previously the St. Petersburg Times)   June 2006 - May 2013
Tampa Bay Times (previously the St. Petersburg Times)   February 2000 - June 2006
Ocala Star-Banner  May 1998 - January 2000

Skills
Editing, Newspaper

Education
Georgetown University   1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, History

Vishal Persaud Vishal Persaud New York, New York Details
Vishal Persaud's Ocala Star Banner Experience November 2011 - March 2013
Job Domain Expert News at Dataminr, Inc.
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Dataminr, Inc.   December 2013 - Present
NBCUniversal, Inc.   July 2013 - December 2013
Ocala Star-Banner  November 2011 - March 2013
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism  August 2011 - November 2011
The Queens Courier  June 2011 - September 2011
The Jersey Journal  February 2011 - June 2011
CBS News  September 2010 - December 2010
New York Daily News  June 2010 - August 2010
Mott Haven Herald  October 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Final Cut Studio, Wordpress, Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, Flash, News Photography, News Writing, News Analysis, Online News, Breaking News, Journalism, Photography, Social Media, Writing, Blogging, Multimedia, Stories, Web Content Management, Final Cut Pro, Video Editing, Newspaper, Video, AP Style, Videography, Photojournalism, Multimedia Journalism, Social Networking, HTML, Interviewing, Audio, CMS, Facebook, Storytelling, WordPress, Newspapers, Editing, Investigative Reporting, SEO, Online Journalism, Headline Writing, Copy Editing, Editorial

Education
Dartmouth College   2004 — 2008
B.A, English

City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism   2009 — 2010
M.A, Journalism

April Warren April Warren Gainesville, Florida Details
April Warren's Ocala Star Banner Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Gainesville Sun municipal reporter
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star Banner   May 2013 - Present
The Yomiuri Shimbun  August 2011 - April 2013
Newsday  July 2008 - July 2011
The Southampton Press  May 2010 - August 2010
CBS News  January 2010 - May 2010
The Statesman  January 2010 - May 2010
The Statesman  September 2009 - December 2009
The Statesman  September 2008 - August 2009
Newsday  May 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Journalism, News Writing, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Newspaper, Online Journalism, Ap Style, Editing, Blogging, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Final Cut Pro, Headline Writing, Soundslides, Editorial, Newspapers, AP Style, Social Media, Politics

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2010 — 2011
MS, Journalism

Stony Brook University   2005 — 2010
BA, Journalism and Political Science

Freida Frisaro Freida Frisaro Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Freida Frisaro's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1986 - 1988
Job Breaking News Staff at The Associated Press
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
The Associated Press  December 2010 - Present
Memorial Regional Hospital  2009 - March 2011
South Florida Sun Sentinel  August 2005 - March 2009
South Florida Sun-Sentinel  August 2002 - August 2005
The Associated Press  January 1995 - August 2002
Ocala Star Banner   1986 - 1988
Florence TimesDaily   1984 - 1985

Education
Birmingham-Southern College
BA, Political Science/History

Molly Larmie Molly Larmie Gunnison, Colorado Details
Molly Larmie's Ocala Star Banner Experience May 2011 - August 2012
Job Education Technician at Curecanti National Recreation Area/Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Curecanti National Recreation Area/Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park   August 2015 - Present
Teach for America Hawai'i  January 2013 - June 2015
Ocala Star-Banner  May 2011 - August 2012
University of Florida Health Science Center Office of News and Communications   January 2012 - April 2012
Tower Publications Inc.   January 2010 - 2012
Independent Florida Alligator  September 2009 - November 2010
Hearst Television  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Newspapers, Journalism, News Writing, AP Style, Copy Editing, Teaching, Environmental Education, Curriculum Development

Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Education   2013 — 2016
Master of Science in Education, Elementary Education

University of Florida   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

S. Michelle Bennett S. Michelle Bennett Ocala, Florida Area Details
S. Michelle Bennett's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1992 - 1996
Job Owner, Spiritual Sweets®, LLC
Industry Design
Experience
Spiritual Sweets™ LLC   December 2012 - Present
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  March 1996 - 2007
Ocala Star-Banner  1992 - 1996

Skills
Illustrator, Freehand, Graphic Design, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Word, Public Relations, Art Direction, Adobe Acrobat, Layout, Photography, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Corporate Branding, Logo Design, Posters, Marketing, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics

Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale   1986 — 1988
Degree, Advertising Design

North Marion high School   1982 — 1986
Diploma

Sarah Christy Sarah Christy West Palm Beach, Florida Area Details
Sarah Christy's Ocala Star Banner Experience January 2003 - December 2003
Job Senior Communication Specialist at FPL Energy Services/NextEra Energy, Inc.
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
FPL Energy Services/NextEra Energy, Inc.   March 2015 - Present
Florida Power & Light  January 2013 - March 2015
Lifestyle Carpets, Inc.   August 2011 - May 2012
Villanova University  November 2008 - August 2011
Campaign for Working Families  January 2010 - February 2011
Labor Finders International   September 2007 - October 2008
National Alliance for Youth Sports  August 2005 - May 2007
Propel Marketing  February 2004 - May 2007
Ocala Star-Banner  January 2003 - December 2003

Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Social Media, Internal Communications, Editing, Journalism, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Editorial, Storytelling, Publications, Nonprofits, Interviews, Publicity, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Video, Marketing, Blogging, Corporate Communications, Facebook

Education
University of Florida   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Communications

Bridgette (Wagner) Dodge Bridgette (Wagner) Dodge Orlando, Florida Details
Bridgette (Wagner) Dodge's Ocala Star Banner Experience March 2010 - March 2011
Job Brand & Digital Marketing at Florida Hospital
Industry Media Production
Experience
Florida Hospital  July 2015 - Present
Fox Television  December 2013 - June 2015
Fox Television  May 2013 - December 2013
Media Source Imagery   January 2013 - December 2013
Shutter Speed Digital Media   August 2011 - December 2013
Florida College System Activities Association   November 2011 - April 2013
Ocala Star Banner   March 2010 - March 2011

Skills
Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Apple Aperture, Editing, Photography, OS X, Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Photoshop, Data Entry, Graphic Design, iMovie, Digital Photography, Time Management, Outlook, Apple Motion, Videography, Video Production, Audio Post Production, Avid, Lightroom, Portraits, Television, Image Editing, Camera, Multimedia, Audio Editing, Video Editing, Facebook

Education
University of Central Florida   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Radio-Television Production, Minor in Cinema Studies

College of Central Florida   2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts, Communications

Justin Messmer Justin Messmer Ocala, Florida Details
Justin Messmer's Ocala Star Banner Experience April 2013 - August 2013
Job Information Systems Technician at CWS
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Custom Window Systems  February 2014 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner  April 2013 - August 2013
US Navy  October 2005 - February 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Human Resources, Sales, Networking, Account Management, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Information technology, Occupational safety, Workplace Safety, Microsoft Office, iOS, Windows, Windows Server, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazardous Materials

Education
College of Central Florida   2013 — 2016
Associate's degree, Information Technology

Lisa Trapp Varner, APR, CPRC Lisa Trapp Varner, APR, CPRC Ocala, Florida Area Details
Lisa Trapp Varner, APR, CPRC's Ocala Star Banner Experience July 2000 - December 2006
Job Customer Relations Manager at Jenkins Auto Group
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Jenkins Acura and Mazda   November 2014 - Present
Hospice of Marion County  August 2007 - November 2014
Workforce Connection  July 1999 - June 2007
Ocala Star Banner   July 2000 - December 2006
Ocala/Marion Class XIV   September 2000 - April 2001
University of Florida College of Dentistry  May 1999 - July 1999
University of Florida News and Public Affairs   May 1998 - December 1998

Skills
Event Planning, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Employee Relations, Public Relations, Newsletters, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Advertising, Newsletter Production, Press Releases, Spokesperson, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Social Media Outreach, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Message Development, Leadership, Community Development, Publications, Publicity, Community Outreach, Marketing, Nonprofits, Photography, Volunteer Management, Management, Budgets, Facebook, Social Media, Elder Care, Newspapers, Event Management, Publishing, AP Style, Customer Service, Blogging, Magazines, Home Care, Radio, Corporate Communications, Social Services, Copywriting, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Copy Editing

Education
University of Florida   1997 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations

Brevard College   1995 — 1996
Associate of Arts

Jackie Sessler Jackie Sessler Orlando, Florida Area Details
Jackie Sessler's Ocala Star Banner Experience April 1993 - April 1996
Job General Manager at Hosey's Auto Parts/Sunoco
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Primerica Financial Services  August 2015 - Present
Hosey's Auto Parts & Service   September 2010 - August 2015
Datamax-O’Neil by Honeywell  June 2007 - February 2009
Arandell Corporation  August 1999 - June 2006
Quad/Graphics  May 1996 - August 1999
Ocala Star-Banner  April 1993 - April 1996
The Wall Street Journal  May 1991 - August 1991

Skills
Customer Service, Management, Sales Management, Leadership, New Business Development, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Office, Sales

Education
Nova Southeastern University   2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), General Studies

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor’s Degree, Printing Management, 3.1 Cum Laude

Angela Major Angela Major Ocala, Florida Details
Angela Major's Ocala Star Banner Experience March 2013 - Present
Job MultiMedia Account Executive at Ocala Star Banner & Ocala.com
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star Banner   March 2013 - Present
The Melting Pot Restaurants  November 2011 - March 2013
Sonny's BBQ  June 2006 - January 2011

Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Public Relations, Event Planning, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Editing, Account Management, Negotiation

Education
College of Central Florida   2009 — 2014
Business & Organizational Management, Bachelor's of Applied Science

University of South Florida   2008 — 2009
None, Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies

Brittany Govier Brittany Govier Ocala, Florida Details
Brittany Govier's Ocala Star Banner Experience November 2014 - July 2015
Job Client Support Specialist at GolfNow
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
GolfNow  September 2015 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner  November 2014 - July 2015
Hollister Co.  May 2013 - November 2014
ULTA Beauty  September 2011 - May 2013
University of Central Florida, College of Sciences   January 2013 - April 2013
Ocala Sports   July 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Organized Multi-tasker, Self-starter, Dependable Team Player, Oral & Writing Skills, Social Media, Resourceful in the..., Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Networking, Customer Service, Sales, Time Management

Education
University of Central Florida   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising and Public Relations

College of Central Florida   2010 — 2011
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Public Relations

Belleview High School   2005 — 2009
High School

Amy Flingos Amy Flingos Ocala, Florida Details
Amy Flingos's Ocala Star Banner Experience July 2009 - Present
Job Circulation Coordinator at Ocala Star Banner
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star Banner   July 2009 - Present

Education
Rasmussen College-Florida
Bachelor's degree, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

Jennifer Altier Jennifer Altier Orlando, Florida Area Details
Jennifer Altier's Ocala Star Banner Experience 2004 - 2004
Job Teacher at Orange County Public Schools
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Orange County Public Schools  August 2006 - Present
Ocala Star Banner   2004 - 2004

Education
University of Florida   2002 — 2004
Bachelors, Photojournalism

University of Central Florida
Masters, Secondary Language Arts Education

Eric Mitchell Eric Mitchell Lexington, Kentucky Area Details
Eric Mitchell's Ocala Star Banner Experience April 1988 - October 1996
Job Executive Vice President/Editorial Director at BloodHorse Publications
Industry Publishing
Experience
Blood-Horse Publications  January 2011 - Present
Blood-Horse Publications  October 1999 - Present
Street and Smith's SportsBusiness Journal   1998 - 1999
Spartanburg Herald-Journal  1996 - 1998
Ocala Star-Banner  April 1988 - October 1996

Skills
Editing, Basic web production, Contract Negotiation, Writing, Editorial Project..., Multimedia Journalism, Multimedia Project..., Public Relations, Journalism, Newsletters, Editorial, News Writing, Press Releases, Newspapers, Advertising, Multimedia, Books, Email Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Horses, Facebook, Blogging, Magazines, Copywriting, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Photography, Event Management, Digital Media, Publications, Media Relations, Web Content, Team Building, Publishing, Copy Editing, Graphic Design, Content Development, Feature Articles, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Coaching, Social Networking, Online Publishing, Publicity, Equestrian, Content Strategy, AP Style

Education
Texas A&M University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science

York Technical College
Online class, Basic Web Design/HTML

Cesar Brioso Cesar Brioso Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Cesar Brioso's Ocala Star Banner Experience April 1990 - July 1995
Job Digital Producer at USA TODAY Sports Media Group
Industry Online Media
Experience
USA TODAY Sports Media Group  April 2008 - Present
The Tampa Tribune  April 2005 - December 2007
USA TODAY  October 2000 - April 2005
Sun-Sentinel  April 1998 - September 2000
Miami Herald Media Company  February 1996 - March 1998
Florida Today  July 1995 - February 1996
Ocala Star-Banner  April 1990 - July 1995

Skills
WordPress, AP Style, Storytelling, News Writing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editing, New Media, Writing, Web Content, Social Media, Sports Writing, Premiere Elements, Photoshop Elements, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Video Production, Video Editing, Journalism

Education
University of Florida   1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism

Jon-Michael Soracchi Jon-Michael Soracchi Dunnellon, Florida Details
Jon-Michael Soracchi's Ocala Star Banner Experience August 2011 - November 2011
Job Copy Editor/Page Designer at The Gainesville Sun
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Gainesville Sun  May 2015 - Present
LTS Education Systems  April 2014 - January 2015
Citrus County Chronicle  December 2011 - April 2014
Ocala Star-Banner  August 2011 - November 2011
Citrus County Chronicle  October 2005 - August 2011

Skills
Journalism, AP Style, Newspapers, New Media, Online Journalism, Sports, Copy Editing

Education
College of Central Florida   2001 — 2014
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Lecanto High School   1999 — 2000
High School Diploma, General Studies

Melissa Thrush Melissa Thrush Ocala, Florida Area Details
Melissa Thrush's Ocala Star Banner Experience September 2006 - August 2010
Job Director of Customer Care at NetSource Technologies
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
NetSource Technologies  August 2010 - Present
RVUSA.com   August 2010 - November 2013
Ocala Star-Banner  September 2006 - August 2010

Skills
Sales Management, Business Planning, Advertising, Online Marketing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Social Media, Customer Relations, Account Management, Small Business, RV, Online Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Selling, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Sales, Customer Retention, Negotiation, New Business Development, Profit, Coaching, Sales Operations, SEO, Web Design, B2B, Social Media Marketing, Trade Shows, Market Planning, Marketing, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Cold Calling, Leadership, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Advertising Sales, Direct Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, SEM, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis

Education
Troy University   2003 — 2005
BS, Art, Art History

College of Central Florida   2001 — 2003
AA

Hayley Mathis Hayley Mathis Gainesville, Florida Details
Hayley Mathis's Ocala Star Banner Experience June 2009 - June 2009
Job Director of Content at Digital Brands Inc.
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Digital Brands Inc.  February 2012 - Present
Hernando Today  June 2010 - December 2011
The Gainesville Sun  January 2009 - May 2010
Ocala Star-Banner  June 2009 - June 2009
Our Town Magazine  January 2008 - December 2008
INsite Magazine  January 2008 - May 2008
North Florida Herald  August 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Journalism, Photojournalism, Videography, Multimedia, Web Development, InDesign, iMovie, Audacity, Final Cut Pro, Writing, Editing, Photoshop, Photography, Digital Media, Digital Photography, Storytelling, Newspapers, Web Design

Education
University of Florida   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, Journalism

University of Florida

Heather Sides Heather Sides Ocala, Florida Details
Heather Sides's Ocala Star Banner Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Inside Classified Sales at Ocala StarBanner
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star-Banner  August 2012 - Present

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Management, Public Speaking, Sales, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Leadership, Social Media, Marketing, Team Building, Project Management, Research

Education
Southern New Hampshire University   2015 — 2019
Bachelor's degree, Business Management/ Information Technology

Rasmussen College   2011 — 2014
Associate's degree, Business Management

Alan Youngblood Alan Youngblood Ocala, Florida Area Details
Alan Youngblood's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1997 - Present
Job Photo Editor at StarBanner
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Star-Banner  Photo EditorNew York Times Regional Media Group2002 - Present
Ocala Star Banner   1997 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner/ NY Times RMG   1983 - Present
TimesDaily  1983 - 1988

Skills
Newspaper

Education
University of Florida   1980 — 1983

Kristine Crane Kristine Crane Ocala, Florida Details
Kristine Crane's Ocala Star Banner Experience February 2015 - Present
Job County government reporter at the Ocala Star Banner
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Ocala Star-Banner  February 2015 - Present
US News & World Report  May 2014 - February 2015
The Gainesville Sun  October 2012 - April 2014
Oxford University Press  May 2010 - October 2012

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Social Media, News Writing, Proofreading, Editorial, Storytelling, Publishing

Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Science reporting

Pacific University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), nonfiction writing

Writers Center

Ted Geltner Ted Geltner Gainesville, Florida Area Details
Ted Geltner's Ocala Star Banner Experience March 1994 - June 2001
Job Associate Professor of Journalism at Valdosta State University
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Valdosta State University  August 2008 - Present
Gainesville Sun  2004 - 2008
Ocala Star-Banner  March 1994 - June 2001

Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Journalism, Newspaper, Blogging, Books, Research, QuarkXPress, Ap Style, Facebook, Wordpress, AP Style, Newspapers, WordPress, Editorial, Feature Articles, News Writing, Sports Writing, Storytelling, Publications, Magazines, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Scaffolding, Traffic Signs, Alcoholic Beverages, Roasting, Sword Fighting, Reptiles, Albanian, Shoes

Education
University of Florida   2004 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Journalism

Lehigh University   1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

Kisha Verdusco Kisha Verdusco Greater Detroit Area Details
Kisha Verdusco's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1997 - May 2005
Job Director of Charter Schools at Detroit Public Schools
Industry Program Development
Experience
Detroit Public Schools  February 2013 - Present
Detroit Public Schools  October 2011 - Present
National Association of Charter School Authorizers  2013 - 2013
Detroit Public Schools  March 2011 - October 2011
Detroit Public Schools  February 2010 - October 2011
The Detroit News  May 2005 - February 2010
Ocala Star-Banner  1997 - May 2005
Orlando Sentinel  1996 - 1997

Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Administration, Community Outreach, Writing, Budgets, Proofreading, Staff Development, Leadership, New Media, Public Speaking, Social Networking

Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, Political Science

Bob Gruber Bob Gruber Wilmington, North Carolina Area Details
Bob Gruber's Ocala Star Banner Experience October 1995 - August 1998
Job Publisher, StarNews MediaHalifax/GateHouse Media
Industry Newspapers
Experience
StarNews  October 2005 - Present
TimesDaily/New York Times Co.   August 2000 - September 2005
Lake City Reporter  September 1998 - July 2000
Ocala Star Banner   October 1995 - August 1998

Skills
Newspapers, Journalism, Copy Editing, News Writing, AP Style, Publications, Editorial, Newspaper, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Business Strategy, Team Leadership, Team Building, Management, Sales Management

Education
Duke Corporate Education Program   2003 — 2003
Business Leadership

Poynter Executive Excellence Series   2001 — 2001
Journalism and Business Values

Dartmouth College - The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth   1998 — 1998
Business/Commerce, General

Winthrop University   1990 — 1991
Business Administration and Management, General

Kent State University   1975 — 1977
Elementary Education and Teaching

Rich Rassmann Rich Rassmann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rich Rassmann's Ocala Star Banner Experience 1983 - 1991
Job Director, Internal Communications, Prudential Individual Life Insurance
Industry Insurance
Experience
Prudential Financial  August 2009 - Present
The Associated Press  January 2004 - August 2009
The Herald (Rock Hill, SC)   1997 - 2004
The Herald  1991 - 2004
Ocala Star-Banner  1983 - 1991
Ocala (Fla.) Star-Banner   1983 - 1991

Skills
Copy Editing, Internal Communications, Editing, Journalism, AP Style, News Writing, Web Content, Media Relations, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Newspapers, Newsletters, Corporate Communications, Storytelling, Social Media

Education
Florida Southern College   1979 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Randy Ziffer Randy Ziffer Orlando, Florida Area Details
Randy Ziffer's Ocala Star Banner Experience June 1977 - June 1978
Job Public Relations and Marketing Consultant
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Randy Ziffer Communications   January 2011 - Present
Ziffer Stansberry   May 2006 - January 2011
Home Depot  June 1996 - May 2006
Home Depot  March 1994 - September 1996
Atlanta Press Club  February 1992 - February 1994
Atlanta Journal Constitution  March 1983 - September 1988
Orlando Sentinel  June 1978 - March 1983
Ocala Star Banner   June 1977 - June 1978

Skills
Media Relations, Copy Editing, Journalism, Community Development, Speech Writing, Press Releases, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications

Education
University of Florida   1973 — 1977
Batchelor of Science, Journalism

Michael Gurczynski Michael Gurczynski Ocala, Florida Area Details
Michael Gurczynski's Ocala Star Banner Experience 2005 - April 2011
Job Online Executive – Director or Manager of Online & Social Media
Industry Utilities
Experience
Telecom Service Bureau  October 2012 - Present
Just Energy  October 2011 - Present
New York Times Regional   April 2006 - April 2011
New York Times Regional Media Group  2005 - April 2011
Ocala Star-Banner  2005 - April 2011
Priority Healthcare (now Curascript)   1998 - 2003

Skills
Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Photoshop, Project Management, Digital Strategy, HTML, CSS, Management, Software Product..., Internet Strategy, Microsoft Office, PHP, Wordpress, Online News, WordPress, Web Development, Marketing, Advertising, Strategy, Integrated Marketing

Education
University of Phoenix

Joe Gaines Joe Gaines Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Joe Gaines's Ocala Star Banner Experience March 2004 - October 2008
Job copy editor/reporter at Brunswick News
Industry Newspapers
Experience
GateHouse Media  September 2014 - Present
Brunswick News   September 2009 - September 2011
Ocala Star-Banner  March 2004 - October 2008
Citrus County Chronicle  November 2001 - March 2004
St. Joseph News-Press  November 1998 - November 2001
The Business Press  July 1998 - November 1998
Waco Tribune-Herald  April 1997 - July 1998
Midland Reporter-Telegram  January 1996 - April 1997

Skills
Editing, Newsletters, Journalism, Copy Editing, Blogging, Breaking News, AP Style, Copywriting, Layout, News Writing, Newspapers, Press Releases, Publications, Storytelling, Headline Writing, Feature Articles, Investigative Reporting, Online Journalism, Editorial, Publishing, InCopy, Web Content, Proofreading, Content Development, Content Management

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
BJ/BA, Journalism/History

University of Missouri-Columbia
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Journalism

Susan Smiley-Height Susan Smiley-Height Ocala, Florida Area Details
Susan Smiley-Height's Ocala Star Banner Experience 2005 - Present
Job Editor at Halifax Media Group/StarBanner
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Halifax Media Group/Star-Banner   January 2005 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner/ Halifax Media Group   2005 - Present
Halifax Media Group  2005 - Present
Ocala Star-Banner  2005 - Present
Florida Today  2000 - 2005

Skills
Storytelling, Editing, Publications, Newspapers, AP Style, Journalism, Headline Writing, News Writing, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Editorial, Investigative Reporting, Feature Articles, Newsletters, Press Releases, Newspaper, Multimedia, Online News, Copy Editing, Blogging, Public Relations, New Media, Media Relations, Radio, Social Media, Content Development, Publishing, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Facebook, Video Editing, Video, Proofreading, Fact-checking, Business Journalism, InCopy, Videography, Broadcast, Magazines, Photography

Education
Brenau University   1986 — 1991
BA, Journalism

Rick Cundiff Rick Cundiff Ocala, Florida Area Details
Rick Cundiff's Ocala Star Banner Experience July 1999 - Present
Job Awardwinning writer/journalist
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star-Banner  July 1999 - Present

Education
American University
M.A., Journalism and Public Affairs

Shane Griffis Shane Griffis Jacksonville, Florida Area Details
Shane Griffis's Ocala Star Banner Experience 2002 - 2007
Job Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Ring Power Corporation  September 2012 - Present
Journal Community Publishing Group  January 2009 - October 2011
Ocala Star-Banner  2002 - 2007

Skills
Press Releases, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Journalism, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Newsletters, Copywriting, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Newspapers, Editing

Education
University of North Florida   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science Degree in Communication, Journalism, Political Science

Cyndi Chambers Cyndi Chambers Ocala, Florida Area Details
Cyndi Chambers's Ocala Star Banner Experience
Job Owner/Operator at Cyndi Chambers Sports
Industry Photography
Experience
Cyndi Chambers Sports   2004 - Present
Ocala Star Banner  
 
 
 

Skills
Photoshop, Newspaper, Photojournalism, Editorial, Portrait Photography, Newspapers, Magazines, Event Photography, Photography, Portraits, Advertising, Video, Social Media, Creative Direction, Storytelling, Multimedia, Digital Photography, Editing, Facebook, Blogging, Image Editing, Video Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Video Production, Graphic Design, Journalism, Newsletters, Social Networking, Film, Publishing, Media Relations, InDesign, Copywriting

Education
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism

Jennifer Brooks-Lynch Jennifer Brooks-Lynch Daytona Beach, Florida Area Details
Jennifer Brooks-Lynch's Ocala Star Banner Experience April 2013 - July 2013
Job Classified Account Representative at Flagler Pennysaver
Industry Publishing
Experience
FLAGER PENNYSAVER/ Halifax Media Group   April 2014 - Present
Daytona Beach News-Journal  August 2013 - April 2014
Ocala Star Banner   April 2013 - July 2013
Messenger Post Media  December 2003 - April 2012
St. Augustine Record  2000 - 2002
St. Augustine Record  2000 - 2002

Skills
Newspaper, Copy Editing

Education
St. Thomas Aquinas College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy and Religious Studies

Mark Kazlowski Mark Kazlowski Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Mark Kazlowski's Ocala Star Banner Experience June 1976 - 1979
Job Sports copy editor at The Dallas Morning News
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Dallas Morning News  June 1985 - Present
South Florida Sun Sentinel  1979 - 1985
Ocala Star Banner   June 1976 - 1979

Skills
Sports, Editing, AP Style, Headline Writing, Newspapers, Football, Breaking News, News Writing, Journalism, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Newspaper Design, Writing, Editorial, Blogging, Press Releases, Web Content, Media Relations, Social Media, Publications, Magazines, New Media

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1972 — 1976
BS, Journalism

Jamie Voisine Jamie Voisine Belleview, Florida Details
Jamie Voisine's Ocala Star Banner Experience August 2011 - Present
Job Web producer, Ocala StarBanner
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Ocala Star Banner   August 2011 - Present

Education
Florida State University   2005 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication and Media Studies

College of Central Florida   2002 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Donna Immerso Donna Immerso Clearwater, Florida Details
Donna Immerso's Ocala Star Banner Experience September 1988 - April 2000
Job Radiographer
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
uniform city   August 2011 - January 2013
Saint Petersburg Times   July 2000 - January 2007
Ocala Star Banner   September 1988 - April 2000
Citrus County Chronicle  March 1984 - September 1988

Education
Saint Petersburg College   2007 — 2009
Associate's Degree, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Pasco-Hernando State College   1980 — 1982
Associate's Degree

T.L. Favors T.L. Favors Ocala, Florida Area Details
T.L. Favors's Ocala Star Banner Experience May 1992 - November 1992
Job Media Production Professional
Industry Media Production
Experience
The Ledger  July 2014 - March 2015
Gannett Company – Louisville Design Studio   August 2011 - June 2013
The Courier-Journal  July 2007 - August 2011
Mighty Joe Public Music, Ltd   January 2006 - April 2011
The Daytona Beach News-Journal  January 2006 - January 2007
St. Petersburg Times  January 2004 - May 2005
Daytona Beach News-Journal  November 1998 - November 2002
The Daily Commercial  June 1997 - November 1998
The Gainesville Sun  December 1992 - September 1993
Ocala Star-Banner  May 1992 - November 1992

Skills
AP Style, Newspapers, Copy Editing, Editing, Creative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Healthy Sense of Humor, Fact-checking, Teamwork, Proofreading, Journalism, News Judgment, Research, Interviews, News Writing, Storytelling, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Editorial, Feature Articles, Magazines, Blogging, Press Releases, CCI NewsGate, Page Design, Voice Overs, Layout, CCI NewsDesk

Education
Santa Fe Community College   1993 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

University of Florida   1991 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, Magazine Journalism

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   1989 — 1990
Course work, Photography

Sarah Smee Sarah Smee Laurel, Maryland Details
Sarah Smee's Ocala Star Banner Experience March 2004 - May 2005
Job Freelancer at Self
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self  Editorial ManagerAmerican College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Ocala Star-Banner  March 2004 - May 2005

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters

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