The News Star

Industry: Newspaper

Description

The News-Star is the principal newspaper of Monroe and northeastern Louisiana. Its circulation area ranges over some dozen parishes from Ruston, the seat of Lincoln Parish, on the west, to Tallulah in Madison Parish on the east, to the Arkansas state line on the north, and to Ferriday in Concordia Parish on the south. Owner: Gannett Founded: 1890 People also search for: News and Star, The Town Talk,

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The News Star Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Cole Avery Cole Avery Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Cole Avery's The News Star Experience August 2011 - November 2012
Job Communications Director Congressman Ralph Abraham at U.S. House of Representatives
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2015 - Present
Nola.com The Times-Picayune  August 2014 - December 2014
Gannett  November 2012 - July 2014
ULM Hawkeye   January 2012 - November 2012
The News-Star  August 2011 - November 2012
Port Isabel/South Padre Press   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Outstanding..., Management, News Writing, Sports Writing, Feature Articles, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Twitter, Facebook, InCopy, Brightcove, iMovie, Copy Editing, Editorial, Web Content, Sports, Social Media, Newspapers, Publications, AP Style, Editing, Journalism, WordPress, Storytelling, Investigative Reporting, Fact-checking, Headline Writing, Breaking News, Online Journalism, Politics

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication - Journalism

Louisiana State University   2006 — 2009

Kaleb Causey Kaleb Causey Ruston, Louisiana Details
Kaleb Causey's The News Star Experience September 2014 - August 2015
Job Cyber Engineering Student
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self-employed  May 2014 - Present
The News-Star  September 2014 - August 2015
The Tech Talk  December 2013 - May 2014
Louisiana Tech University  December 2011 - May 2013
Romney for President  September 2012 - November 2012
Congressman Rodney Alexander's District Office   June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Politics, Press Releases, Journalism, Political Science, News Writing, Political Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Research, Coalitions, Sports Writing, Newspaper Design, Columnist, Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, Radio Host, Social Media, Advertising Sales, Advertising, Writing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Lexis, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Storytelling, Media Relations, Editing, Photoshop, InDesign, Final Cut Pro

Education
Louisiana Tech University   2015 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cyber Engineering

Louisiana Tech University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Journalism

Adam Hunsucker Adam Hunsucker Monroe, Louisiana Details
Adam Hunsucker's The News Star Experience March 2015 - Present
Job ULM Beat Writer at The NewsStar
Industry Media Production
Experience
The News-Star  March 2015 - Present
The News-Star  September 2013 - March 2015
The ULM Hawkeye   January 2013 - May 2013
The ULM Hawkeye   April 2012 - January 2013

Skills
Strong writer, Social Media, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Digital Media, New Media, Microsoft Platform, Mac & PC platforms, Strongly self-motivated, Friendly Personality, Creative Writing, News Writing, Sports Writing, Building Relationships, outgoing, Feature Articles, Script-writing, Script Analysis

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe   2011 — 2013
Masters of Arts, Communication and Media Studies

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Jennifer Stepp Jennifer Stepp Fayetteville, Arkansas Area Details
Jennifer Stepp's The News Star Experience October 2001 - August 2005
Job RN, BSN
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Community Health Systems  December 2014 - Present
INTEGRIS Health  February 2014 - December 2014
Texoma Medical Center  January 2006 - December 2013
The News Star   October 2001 - August 2005
US Unwired/Sprint PCS   March 1999 - August 2001

Skills
AED CPR Instructor, BLS CPR Instructor, MOUS, Cpr Certified, Nursing, BLS, Healthcare, Patient Safety, EMR, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Healthcare Information..., HIPAA, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, First Aid, Nursing Education, Program Development

Education
The University of Texas at Arlington   2011 — 2013
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

eTools for Education ACP   2010 — 2010
Certification, Teaching (Generalist 4-8)

Southeastern Oklahoma State University   2008 — 2008
BAAS, General Education

South Arkansas College   2000 — 2001
AAS, Business Management

Svea Tierce Svea Tierce Orange Beach, Alabama Details
Svea Tierce's The News Star Experience August 2005 - September 2008
Job Realtor
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Keller Williams Alabama Gulf Coast   July 2013 - Present
LSU Health Science Center  September 2008 - August 2012
NELA SHRM   January 2010 - December 2010
The News-Star  August 2005 - September 2008
Kelly Services  January 2004 - August 2005
SNC Lavalin Constructors  November 2000 - May 2003
National Energy Production Co   November 2000 - May 2002
LSU Health Science Center  September 1997 - September 2000

Skills
Employee Relations, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, HRIS, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Staffing Services, Talent Management, Payroll, Deferred Compensation, Training, Management, ADP Payroll, Personnel Management, Interviews, Succession Planning, FMLA, Policy, Temporary Placement

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe   1994 — 2000
BGS, Business

Elizabeth DeGrie Killeen Elizabeth DeGrie Killeen New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Elizabeth DeGrie Killeen's The News Star Experience May 2008 - December 2008
Job Writer/Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Eustis Engineering  June 2015 - Present
Brooke Staffing Companies, Inc.   April 2015 - September 2015
Ruston Daily Leader  August 2013 - March 2015
Ruston Daily Leader  March 2011 - November 2013
Ruston Daily Leader  January 2012 - August 2013
Ruston Daily Leader  September 2009 - January 2012
Louisiana Tech University  December 2008 - August 2010
The News-Star  May 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Reporting, Interviewing, Page Design, Editorial, Ap Style, Human Resources, Feature Articles, Mac OS, MLA style, Police, Editing, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Journalism, AP Style, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, English Literature, Magazines, Publications, Layout, Newsletters, News Writing, Newspapers, Interviews, Blogging, Press Releases, Fact-checking, Storytelling, Online Journalism, Publishing, Proofreading, Facebook, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Social Networking, Writing, Photography

Education
Louisiana Tech University   2008 — 2012
MBA, Business Administration, Innovation

Louisiana Tech University   2006 — 2008
BA in Journalism, Journalism, English

Brett Hudson Brett Hudson Glens Falls, New York Details
Brett Hudson's The News Star Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Sports Reporter at The NewsStar
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The News-Star  May 2015 - Present
The Post-Star  January 2014 - May 2015
The Tuscaloosa News  August 2013 - December 2013
90.7 WVUA-FM   October 2011 - December 2013
The Decatur Daily  December 2012 - May 2013
The Tuscaloosa News  May 2012 - December 2012
BrettAtBama   August 2011 - December 2012
99.1 WDGM   October 2010 - July 2012
The Crimson White  April 2011 - April 2012
The Decatur Daily  May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Ap Style, Newspaper, Journalism, Copy Editing, InCopy, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Editing, Online Journalism, Pagination, Blogging, Magazines, Editorial, Proofreading, Sports Writing, AP Style, Social Media, Newspapers, Sports, Broadcast, Radio, Publications, Multimedia, News Writing, Breaking News, Publishing

Education
University of Alabama   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Journalism

Austin Jones Austin Jones Sachse, Texas Details
Austin Jones's The News Star Experience August 2006 - August 2008
Job Graphic Design Assistant at North American Title Group
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
North American Title Group  December 2014 - Present
Avaron Marketing   December 2011 - December 2014
ABC School Portraits   September 2008 - November 2011
The News-Star  August 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite CC, InDesign, Illustrator, Graphic Design, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Graphics, Microsoft Office, Layout, Web Design, WordPress, Photography, Image Manipulation, Advertising, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Freehand, DHTML, XHTML, HTML, Flash, Facebook, iPhone, PHP, Dreamweaver, Corel Draw, Multimedia, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe InDesign, CorelDraw, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, HTML + CSS, Visual Communication, Posters, Social Media, Mac, Logo Design, Typography, Web Development, Social Networking, Creative Direction

Education
Grambling State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Visual Communication & Graphic Design

Art Institute of Dallas   2000 — 2002
Associate’s Degree, Multimedia and Web Development

Ouachita High School   1996 — 2000
High School

Dacia Idom Dacia Idom Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Dacia Idom's The News Star Experience November 2012 - December 2014
Job Writer at Chopp Kitchen
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Chopp Kitchen   July 2015 - Present
Inspirus   March 2015 - Present
The News-Star  November 2012 - December 2014
Argus Leader  June 2012 - August 2012
Freedom Forum Diversity Institute-American Indian Journalism Institute   June 2012 - June 2012
The New York Times Student Journalism Institute New Orleans 2012   May 2012 - May 2012
The Tech Talk  September 2011 - March 2012
My Vision, My Voice (North Central Louisiana Arts Council)   October 2011 - November 2011
Daily American  July 2011 - August 2011
Our Town  June 2011 - July 2011

Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Camera..., Photoshop, Multimedia, Photography, Photo Galleries, Content Managed Websites, Social Media, Digital Cameras, Newspaper, General Reporting, News Writing, Publications, Newspapers, Video Editing, Video, Journalism, InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Publishing, Photojournalism, Storytelling, Editing

Education
Louisiana Tech University   2008 — 2012
Bachlor of Fine Arts (BFA), major: photography minor: journalism

Casey Ardoin Casey Ardoin Lafayette, Louisiana Details
Casey Ardoin's The News Star Experience June 2009 - September 2009
Job Audience Analyst at Gannett
Industry Media Production
Experience
Gannett  January 2015 - Present
Gannett  January 2014 - January 2015
Gannett  September 2012 - December 2013
Gannett  July 2010 - September 2012
Network Foundation Technologies  April 2009 - July 2010
The Tech Talk  September 2007 - March 2010
The Forum/City Life   September 2009 - December 2009
The News-Star  June 2009 - September 2009

Skills
InDesign, InCopy, Microsoft Office, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, AP style writing, Copy Editing, Editing, AP Style, CCI NewsDesk, iMovie, Publications, News Writing, Social Media, Storytelling

Education
Louisiana Tech University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Cassandra Lane Cassandra Lane Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Cassandra Lane's The News Star Experience March 1994 - October 1996
Job Senior Communications Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
LAUP  June 2013 - Present
Writer  June 1999 - Present
College Bound California   August 2009 - December 2012
View Park Prep Charter High School   August 2006 - August 2009
Optimist High School   May 2004 - August 2006
The Times-Picayune  October 1996 - June 1999
The News-Star  March 1994 - October 1996

Skills
Career Advising, Career Counseling, Higher Education, Admissions, Course Development, Writing, Creative Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Social Media Blogging, Content Writing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Interviewing Skills, Journalism, Online Journalism, Teaching, Teacher Training, Workshop Development, Workshop Facilitation, Youth Development, Youth Mentoring, Youth Ministry, Public Relations, Article Creation, Curriculum Design, Wordpress, Facebook Marketing, Program Management, Supervising, Team Building, Leading Diverse Teams, College Education..., College Applications, Memoir, Essayist, Academic Tutoring, English Literature, WordPress, Storytelling, Instructional Design, Books, Freelance Writing, Literature, Tutoring, Publishing, Feature Articles, Nonprofits

Education
Antioch University-Los Angeles   2001 — 2003
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Creative Writing

University of Louisiana at Monroe   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism (English Minor)

Bill Dabney Bill Dabney Greater Memphis Area Details
Bill Dabney's The News Star Experience June 1990 - September 1991
Job Communications professional with experience in PR, photography, videography, social media marketing & sales
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
The University of Mississippi Foundation   September 2015 - Present
FNC  April 2007 - February 2015
Hederman Brothers  2001 - 2007
zUniversity.com  January 2001 - July 2001
The University of Mississippi  1991 - 2001
The News-Star  June 1990 - September 1991
The Jackson Sun  1987 - 1987

Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Publicity, Media Relations, Photography, Publications, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Public Speaking, Magazines, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Commercial Photography, Editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Crisis Communications, Blogging, Positioning, Online Advertising, Event Management, Graphic Design, Sales Support

Education
University of Mississippi   1989 — 1990
Post-Graduate, Journalism

University of Mississippi   1985 — 1989
BA, Journalism

North Side High School   1983 — 1985

David Fogel David Fogel Jacksonville, Florida Area Details
David Fogel's The News Star Experience January 2000 - July 2004
Job President and CEO of NetViper Interactive, Inc. Web Design, SEO, PPC, SEM, Conversion Optimization
Industry Online Media
Experience
NetViper Interactive, Inc.   October 2008 - Present
Savannah Morning News  August 2004 - September 2008
The News-Star  January 2000 - July 2004
KTVE NBC   August 1999 - December 1999

Skills
SEO, SEM, Online Advertising, Web Design, Google Adwords, WordPress, PPC, Web Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Landing Page..., Value Propositions, Flash, Rich Media, PSD to Wordpress, Wordpress Genesis..., Dreamweaver

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe   1995 — 1999
BA, Communicatons

Markham District High School   1990 — 1994
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Iris Ledford Iris Ledford Greater Chicago Area Details
Iris Ledford's The News Star Experience May 1996 - September 2001
Job Senior Distributor at Send Out Cards
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
SendOutCards.com/greetingsfromiris   April 2008 - Present
St. Paul Pioneer Press  March 2008 - February 2011
The Columbus Dispatch  January 2006 - May 2007
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  December 2003 - January 2006
The Sheboygan Press   September 2001 - November 2003
The News Star   May 1996 - September 2001

Skills
Advertising, Online Advertising, Social Media, Sales Management, SEO, Online Marketing, Management, Email Marketing, Project Management, Marketing, Training, Sales, Leadership, Budgets, Recruiting, Selling, Customer Retention, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Lead Generation, B2B, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Cold Calling, Marketing Communications, Forecasting, Sales Presentations, New Business Development, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales

Education
Northeastern Illinois University
BA, Business Management

Jeffrey Slatton Jeffrey Slatton Little Rock, Arkansas Area Details
Jeffrey Slatton's The News Star Experience March 1997 - June 1998
Job Media Specialist at CHI St. Vincent
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
CHI St. Vincent  August 2010 - Present
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette  1998 - 2010
The News-Star  March 1997 - June 1998

Skills
Healthcare, Medical, Photography, Photo Editing, Video, Video Editing, Video Production, Digital Video, Online Video, Photoshop, Proficient in InDesign, Writing, Newspaper, News Writing, Newspaper Design, Web, Blogging, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, iPhone, Social Media, AP Style, Editing, Layout, Journalism, Publications, Editorial

Education
University of Arkansas at Little Rock   2002 — 2003
Bachelor's, Communications

Missouri Southern State University   1992 — 1994
communications

Kristian Hasse Kristian Hasse Huntsville, Alabama Details
Kristian Hasse's The News Star Experience 1994 - 2007
Job Copy editor at Decatur Daily
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Decatur Daily   Sports Copy EditorThe Huntsville Times2008 - 2012
The News-Star  1994 - 2007

Skills
AP Style, News Writing, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Journalism, Newspapers, Publications, Breaking News, Editorial, Storytelling

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Brandi Jade Moore Brandi Jade Moore Austin, Texas Area Details
Brandi Jade Moore's The News Star Experience January 2003 - January 2005
Job Operations Support at David Yurman
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
David Yurman  May 2013 - Present
Deborah Main Designs   November 2012 - May 2013
St. Paul Pioneer Press  February 2005 - June 2009
The News Star   January 2003 - January 2005
Associated Press  2002 - 2002
The Times-Picayune  2002 - 2002
The Shreveport Times  2001 - 2001

Skills
News Writing, Newspapers, Breaking News

Education
Berkeley College-Woodland Park   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Marketing and Management

Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Jerod Smith Jerod Smith Monroe, Louisiana Area Details
Jerod Smith's The News Star Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Senior Service Technician at Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning
Industry Construction
Experience
Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning   March 2014 - Present
Mike Smith Heating & Air Conditioning   April 2012 - March 2014
Century Marketing Solutions  2006 - March 2012
The News-Star  2003 - 2005

Skills
HVAC, Air Conditioning, Heating, Web Design, Graphic Design, Corporate Branding, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity, HVAC Residential Repair, HVAC Residential...

Education
Louisiana Tech University   1999 — 2003
BFA, Graphic Design

Stephen Largen Stephen Largen Atlanta, Georgia Details
Stephen Largen's The News Star Experience 2008 - 2010
Job MBA candidate at Emory University Goizueta Business School
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Emory University Goizueta Business School  July 2015 - Present
S.C. Department of Health and Human Services   2013 - 2015
The Post and Courier  2012 - 2013
Spartanburg Herald-Journal  2011 - 2012
The News-Star  2008 - 2010

Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) candidate

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Journalism and Mass Communication, American Studies

Skye Key Skye Key San Francisco Bay Area Details
Skye Key's The News Star Experience May 2007 - October 2007
Job Fitness Enthusiast/ HEMA Practitioner/ Adventurer
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Chimera Leather Works   October 2011 - Present
Tandy Leather Factory  September 2010 - July 2011
My Home :/   February 2008 - June 2010
The News Star   May 2007 - October 2007
Bayou Internet   January 2006 - December 2006
Coldwell Banker Group One Realty  March 2005 - December 2005
Basic Your Best Buy  August 1999 - July 2002
Sears, Roebuck and Co.   March 1999 - August 1999
Babbages  December 1997 - February 1999

Skills
Garageband, Armor, Gameplay, Leather, Retail Sales, Retail, Sales, Visual Merchandising, Store Management, Advertising, Merchandising, Photoshop

Education
Westwood College - Denver North   2003 — 2005
Graphic Design and Multimedia, 2D Illustration, Layout Design

University of Louisiana at Monroe   1995 — 2003
Liberal Arts, Art, Biology

Carla Roberson Carla Roberson Columbus, Ohio Details
Carla Roberson's The News Star Experience December 1996 - July 2007
Job Customer Service Supervisor
Industry Financial Services
Experience
JPMORGAN CHASE  July 2014 - August 2015
JPMorgan Chase  April 2011 - April 2014
Monroe City Court   June 2008 - June 2010
Monroe Better Business Bureau   May 2008 - June 2008
The News Star   December 1996 - July 2007

Skills
World Class Customer..., Hands-on Training, Facilitators, Project Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Databases, Telephone, Teamwork, Creativity, Legal Documents, Legal Assistance, Mortgage Servicing, Mortgage Banking, Call Centers, Customer Service, Facilitation, Lotus Notes, Sales, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Management, Team Building, Social Media, Time Management, Advertising, Leadership, Coaching

Education
Colorado Technical University   2011 — 2012
Associates, Business Administration

Carroll High School   1981 — 1983
High School Diploma, General Studies

Sarah Engel Sarah Engel Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Sarah Engel's The News Star Experience March 1996 - November 1997
Job SVP, Global Marketing at DynamicAction: Brand Storyteller, Marketing Executive and Communications Leader
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
DynamicAction  July 2015 - Present
DynamicAction/OrderDynamics   June 2014 - July 2015
Elegant Disruption   April 2011 - June 2014
iProspect and Range Online Media   October 2007 - April 2011
Range Online Media  April 2005 - October 2007
Belo - The Dallas Morning News   May 2004 - March 2005
Match.com - IAC   October 2001 - April 2004
General Motors R*Works  August 2000 - September 2001
CenturyLink: Formerly CenturyTel   December 1997 - July 2000
The News-Star  March 1996 - November 1997

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, International Marketing, Event Planning, Management Consulting, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Mobile Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Management, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Executive Management, Promotions, Retail Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Strategy, Creative Direction, Media Relations, Facebook, Press Releases, Blogging, Internal Communications, Brand Awareness, Sponsorship, B2B, CRM, Marketing Research, Start-ups

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe
BA, Public Relations and Journalism

Sarah Ainsley Malmay Sarah Ainsley Malmay Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Sarah Ainsley Malmay's The News Star Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job PreK 3's Lead Teacher at Apple Creek PreSchool
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Apple Creek Pre-School   August 2014 - Present
Frisco ISD  October 2013 - December 2014
Southwest Office Systems  October 2011 - March 2012
The News-Star  January 2011 - May 2011
SAG LLC   May 2008 - May 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing, New Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising, Newsletters, Time Management, Management, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Sales Operations, Social Networking, Event Planning, Sales, Microsoft Office, Customer Service

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe   2005 — 2010
Mass Communications, Public Relations

Melissa Clevenger Melissa Clevenger Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area Details
Melissa Clevenger's The News Star Experience September 2008 - October 2010
Job HR Administrator at Carlisle FoodService Products
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Carlisle FoodService Products  September 2014 - Present
Mortgage Contracting Services  October 2013 - May 2014
Gardner Denver Thomas  October 2010 - October 2013
The News-Star  September 2008 - October 2010
The News-Star  August 2006 - October 2010
Books-A-Million  2005 - 2006
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  2004 - 2005

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Employee Relations, SAP, Lotus Notes, Research, Performance Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Training, Team Building, Interviews, Organizational..., Outlook, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Labor Relations, HRIS, FMLA, Coaching, New Hire Orientations, Applicant Tracking..., Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Public Speaking, HR Policies, ADP Payroll, Social Networking, Employee Training, Talent Management, Management, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Hiring, Job Descriptions, Performance Appraisal, Internet Recruiting, Organizational..., Policy, Leadership, Time Management, EEO, Resume Writing

Education
Walden University   2013 — 2014
Post-graduate Certificate, Human Resource Management

Northwestern State University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology

University of Louisiana at Monroe   1998 — 1999
n/a, Theater/Psychology

Karen (Doerr) Latuso Karen (Doerr) Latuso Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area Details
Karen (Doerr) Latuso's The News Star Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Environmental Scientist at Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality  July 2014 - Present
Louisiana State University  January 2011 - Present
The Advocate  February 2008 - May 2013
The Montgomery Advertiser  January 2003 - February 2008
The News-Star  2002 - 2003
The Gainesville Sun  December 2000 - August 2001
The Independent Florida Alligator  January 2000 - December 2000

Skills
Wetlands, Soil Science, Wetland Science, GIS, Remote Sensing, Journalism, Newspaper, Management, Photography, Social Media, Media, Soil Sampling, Newspapers, Publications, Photoshop, Press Releases

Education
Louisiana State University   2009 — 2014
M.S., Renewable Natural Resources - Watershed Science

University of Florida   1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Journalism

Florida State College at Jacksonville   1995 — 1997
Associate, General Ed

Fred Phillips Fred Phillips Monroe, Louisiana Area Details
Fred Phillips's The News Star Experience November 2010 - March 2014
Job Senior Communications Manager, CenturyLink
Industry Telecommunications
Experience
CenturyLink  March 2015 - Present
CenturyLink  March 2014 - March 2015
The News-Star  November 2010 - March 2014
The News-Star  August 2008 - March 2014
The News-Star  July 2004 - August 2008

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Storytelling, Video Editing, Newspapers, AP Style, Multimedia, News Writing, Journalism, Breaking News, Copy Editing, Online Journalism, Feature Articles, Headline Writing, Blogging, InCopy, Copywriting, Press Releases, Fact-checking, Sports Writing, Proofreading, Media Relations, Facebook, Creative Writing, Digital Media, QuarkXPress, Social Networking, InDesign, Editorial, Web Content, Newspaper Design, Digital Journalism, Online News

Education
Louisiana Tech University
BA, Journalism

Daryl Fortenberry Jr. Daryl Fortenberry Jr. Monroe, Louisiana Details
Daryl Fortenberry Jr.'s The News Star Experience June 2010 - Present
Job Online Sales Specialist
Industry Media Production
Experience
The News Star   June 2010 - Present
Rendezvous/Hookin' Bull   August 2007 - August 2011
Kyoto Sushi Bar   August 2009 - June 2010

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, 2009; General Business; Marketing

Ethan Conley Ethan Conley Greater Denver Area Details
Ethan Conley's The News Star Experience March 2008 - August 2011
Job Experienced Writer and Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Self employed  January 2008 - Present
The News-Star  March 2008 - August 2011
Lansing State Journal  August 2007 - March 2008
The State News  August 2005 - August 2007

Skills
InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, CMS

Education
Michigan State University   2002 — 2007
Bachelor's, Journalism

Brad Lackey Brad Lackey Daytona Beach, Florida Area Details
Brad Lackey's The News Star Experience 2008 - May 2010
Job Classified Advertising Manager The Daytona Beach NewsJournal
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Daytona Beach News-Journal  May 2010 - Present
The Monroe News-Star   July 2008 - May 2010
The News-Star  2008 - May 2010
SCNG   June 2006 - July 2007

Skills
Sales, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Advertising Sales, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, Newspapers, Newspaper, Journalism, Advertising

Education
Ferris State University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Economics

Christopher Gotsill Christopher Gotsill San Francisco Bay Area Details
Christopher Gotsill's The News Star Experience 1988 - 1990
Job Design Chief / News at Bay Area News Group
Industry Media Production
Experience
Bay Area News Group  2004 - Present
Contra Costa Times  1999 - 2004
Contra Costa Times  1996 - 1999
Santa Maria Times  1992 - 1996
Electronic Color   1990 - 1992
The News-Star  1988 - 1990

Skills
Editing, Newspapers, Magazines

Education
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Jounalism

Kathy Spurlock Kathy Spurlock Monroe, Louisiana Area Details
Kathy Spurlock's The News Star Experience 1995 - Present
Job General Manager and Executive Editor at The NewsStar
Industry Publishing
Experience
The News-Star  1995 - Present
The News-Star (Gannett Co.)   1995 - Present
Gannett  1995 - Present
The Clarion-Ledger  1989 - 1995

Skills
Ap Style, Journalism, Newspaper, Editing, Editorial, Social Media, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Storytelling, Newspapers, Publishing, Social Networking, AP Style, Public Relations, Blogging, News Writing, Press Releases, Online Journalism, Multimedia, Media Relations, Photography, Web Content, Publications, Breaking News, Television, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Advertising, Newsletters, Digital Media, New Media, Magazines, Feature Articles, Content Management, Creative Writing

Education
Louisiana Tech University   1971 — 1975

Lunzeta Brackens Lunzeta Brackens Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Lunzeta Brackens's The News Star Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Copywriter at JCPenney
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
jcpenney  September 2013 - Present
JCPenney  September 2012 - Present
USP&E Global  April 2012 - July 2012
Hilton Worldwide  March 2011 - 2012
Westwod College   January 2011 - July 2011
Halogen TV Network  2010 - 2011
1105 Media  November 2007 - February 2009
The News-Star  2003 - 2007
The News-Star  2003 - 2007

Skills
QuarkXPress, Editing, Copy Editing, Blogging, Web Content, Copywriting, Feature Articles, Social Media, Newspaper, Journalism, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Storytelling, Social Networking, Press Releases

Education
Grambling State University   2001 — 2003
Master's, Mass Communication

Grambling State University   1997 — 2001
Bachelor's, Mass Communication with an emphais in health communication

LaTrena Lewis LaTrena Lewis Corpus Christi, Texas Details
LaTrena Lewis's The News Star Experience July 2006 - July 2008
Job News Producer/Features Designer
Industry Newspapers
Experience
Corpus Christi Caller-Times  July 2009 - Present
Abilene Reporter-News  July 2008 - July 2009
The News-Star  July 2006 - July 2008
Workforce Investment Board  April 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Editing, InDesign, Headline Writing, Publications, News Writing, Feature Articles, Storytelling, Editorial, Media Relations, Photoshop, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Blogging, Social Media, Web Content, Press Releases, Newsletters

Education
Robert C. Maynard Institute for Journalism Education   2006 — 2006
Summer editing program for minority journalist

Grambling State University   2004 — 2006
MA, Health communication

Grambling State University   1999 — 2001
BA, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Emeri B. Montgomery Emeri B. Montgomery Greater Seattle Area Details
Emeri B. Montgomery's The News Star Experience November 1999 - June 2001
Job Senior editor for MSN at Microsoft
Industry Online Media
Experience
Microsoft  2011 - Present
Microsoft  2011 - Present
sothisisdating.com   June 2011 - Present
Microsoft  2010 - 2011
Microsoft  2009 - 2011
The Chicago Tribune  September 2008 - August 2009
Columbia College Chicago  January 2008 - August 2009
The Baltimore Sun  June 2002 - August 2007
Newsday Media Group  June 2001 - May 2002
The News-Star  November 1999 - June 2001

Skills
Content Strategy, Digital Media, Content Management, Web Analytics, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Web Content, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Project Management, Organic Search, Editorial, Journalism, Writing, Web Content Creation, Online Journalism, Breaking News, Blogging, AP Style, Digital Journalism, Headline Writing, Publishing, Partner Management, Media Ethics, On Deadline

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (MA), Journalism

Grambling State University   1995 — 1999
B.A., Mass Communication

Krysten (Krysten Oliphant) Powers Krysten (Krysten Oliphant) Powers Houston, Texas Details
Krysten (Krysten Oliphant) Powers's The News Star Experience June 2009 - July 2011
Job Marketing Copywriter at HCSS
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
HCSS  October 2014 - Present
Witt O'Brien's   July 2014 - October 2014
Harsco Industrial IKG  August 2011 - July 2014
The News-Star  June 2009 - July 2011
The Natchez Democrat  August 2008 - May 2009
MLB Advanced Media LP  June 2008 - August 2008
The LSU Daily Reveille   2005 - 2008
The Detroit News  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Sports, Storytelling, AP Style, Football, Athletics, Customer Service, Journalism, Editing, Media Relations, Newspapers, Social Media, Blogging, Baseball, News Writing, Copy Editing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Feature Articles, Copywriting, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Sales, Photoshop, Broadcast Journalism, Editorial, Newsletters, Sports Writing, Creative Writing, Publications

Education
Louisiana State University   2004 — 2008
BA, Mass Communication-Print Journalism, History, Sociology

Cy-Fair Senior High   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma

Shauncey Hunter Shauncey Hunter Jackson, Mississippi Area Details
Shauncey Hunter's The News Star Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job 3L Student at Mississippi College School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Mississippi College School of Law  May 2015 - Present
Hinds County District Attorney   June 2015 - July 2015
Mississippi College School of Law  January 2015 - May 2015
Mississippi College School of Law  June 2014 - January 2015
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project  June 2014 - August 2014
LSU Dean of Students Office   August 2011 - May 2013
The News-Star  June 2012 - August 2012
Hunter & Associates Law Offices   June 2008 - August 2010
HUNTER & ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICE   June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Westlaw Next, LexisNexis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Writing, Public Relations, Social Media, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, Politics, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Facebook, Office 2010, Event Planning, WordPerfect, Microsoft Office 2010

Education
Mississippi College School of Law   2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (JD)

Louisiana State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mass Communication/Media Studies, Magna Cum Laude

NEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL   2006 — 2010

Vanessa Cook Vanessa Cook Oxford, Mississippi Details
Vanessa Cook's The News Star Experience August 2002 - June 2003
Job Project Manager at The University of Mississippi
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
University of Mississippi  January 2014 - Present
University of Mississippi  August 2013 - December 2013
University of Mississippi  February 2011 - August 2013
University of Mississippi  November 2009 - January 2011
University of Mississippi  April 2005 - November 2009
Southeast Missourian  June 2003 - March 2005
The News Star   August 2002 - June 2003

Skills
Student Affairs, Higher Education, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Public Relations

Education
University of Mississippi   2008 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Modern Languages, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

University of Mississippi   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Studies and Journalism

Ken Stickney Ken Stickney Lake Charles, Louisiana Details
Ken Stickney's The News Star Experience August 1999 - November 2010
Job Newspapers Professional
Industry Newspapers
Experience
The Daily Advertiser, Lafayette   April 2013 - Present
American Press in Lake Charles, La.   2011 - 2013
The News-Star  August 1999 - November 2010
The Tuscaloosa News  March 1989 - August 1999

Skills
AP Style, Journalism, Editorial, News Writing, Newspapers

Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe   2001 — 2007
Master's degree, History

University of Alabama
Master's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Spring Hill College
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy

North Shore Community College
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

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