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ragamuffin (ID: 502463)
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Writing, Editing & Translation
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November 02, 2004 | 0 quotes in last 30 days
| Last Signed in: January 14, 2009
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Grand Rapids, Michigan | United States |
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Min. Rate: $12.00 | Min. Budget: $0.00 |
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Education, Government, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profits & Charities, Retail & Wholesale |
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Key Skills: Writing, editing, proofreading, team leadership, Christian theology, teaching, meeting multiple deadlines and public speaking.
Professional Experience
Great American Publishing
Managing editor of three national agriculture publications
ß Planned content of publications and directed news coverage.
ß Edited copy and designed pages.
ß Wrote industry news, feature and technical copy.
ß Wrote editorials and columns.
ß Implemented new opinion/editorial section.
ß Instrumental in establishing copy editing standards and quality control standards.
ß Expanded and enhanced staff of regional correspondents.
ß Contributed to planning and execution of special sections, including buyer’s guides.
ß Instrumental in expanding editorial focus of trade publications from regional to national.
Winona (MN) Daily News
News editor
ß Directed staff of five full-time reporters and a three-person copy desk.
ß Accountable for newsroom strategy.
ß Wrote weekly columns and editorials.
ß Edited copy and designed front/interior pages.
ß Collaborated closely with managing editor and other department heads to advance mission of newspaper.
ß Catalyst of award-winning redesign of editorial page.
ß Consulted with local correspondents about story selection and writing quality.
DeKalb (IL) Daily Chronicle
Assistant managing editor
ß Provided leadership to staff of four reporters and five community correspondents.
ß Principal editor of wire and staff copy.
ß Designed front and interior pages
ß Responsible for content and design of weekly theme pages, including religion page.
ß Wrote columns, editorials and features.
ß Worked with local correspondents regarding story selection and writing.
South Haven (MI) Daily Tribune
Managing editor
ß Began as community correspondent, and was subsequently promoted to staff writer, news editor and managing editor.
ß Led newsroom staff of three reporters.
ß Planned local news coverage.
ß Edited all copy.
ß Worked in close cooperation with other department staff to enhance success of newspaper.
ß Wrote news, features, sports, editorials, columns, humor and opinion pieces.
ß Established copy editing standards and quality control standards.
ß Created five weekly theme pages, including religion, agriculture, education, business and the arts.
Education
Master of Arts, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Degree earned 2004. GPA 3.6.
ß Concentration: Educational ministries.
ß Completed M.A. thesis “Mentoring For Remarriage: A Challenge For the Church.”
ß Completed Christian education curriculum, including courses in teaching and learning for Christian nurture, the teaching ministry of Jesus, history/philosophy of Christian education, the educational mission of the church, and adult ministries.
ß Coursework in systematic theology and Biblical theology.
ß Completed coursework in pastoral ministries, including spiritual formation organizational leadership, Christian worldview, and small group ministries.
ß Comprehensive understanding and commitment to orthodox Christianity, its power to transform lives, and its defense against competing worldviews.
ß Successfully produced academic research papers, term papers, reports, credos, analysis and opinion pieces on educational ministry, leadership and theology. Consistently received A grades on written work.
Bachelor of Science, Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Degree earned 2001. GPA. 3.8.
Bachelor of science in management with ministry emphasis.
ß General coursework focus on servant leadership.
ß Specific coursework in human resources, teambuilding, cultural impact, organizational behavior, business communication, computer application in business, individual behavior in organizations.
ß Completed individual courses on Biblical theology.
Additional higher education: Completed three years coursework in political science and communications at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Participant in forensics competitions and theater
Continuing education: Sought continuous training in leadership, including completion of Chamber of Commerce leadership program, Lee Enterprises Supervisor Training and Review. Participated in Willow Creek Leadership Summits and other programs.
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