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I'm a versatile and professional freelance copywriter/editor. My focus is creating content that speaks to multicultural and multigenerational audiences.
My exceptional interpersonal skills connect effectively with clients for short- and long-term projects. I craft creative ideas to enhance understanding of everyday and complex topics—consistently meeting desired goals and deadlines. I'm self-motivated and work well in both virtual and team environments.
AREAS of EXPERTISE
Copywriting | editing and proofreading | content development | feature writing for web and print marketing communications | social media | publicity | presentations | corporate relations and more for colleges/universities | magazines | businesses | entrepreneurs | non-profits | health and wellness organizations
STRENGTHS and SKILLS
Communications and marketing | writing and editing | photography | Microsoft Word and PowerPoint | public speaking | interpersonal and organizational skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Communications Specialist (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Write, edit and spearhead projects and products that advance internal and external communications, partnerships, community outreach and media relations, resulting in expanded awareness opportunities throughout state, regional, national and international communities.
Freelance Copywriter/Editor/Consultant (Cary, North Carolina)
Write and edit copy and content, including articles, corporate and individual bios and profiles, speeches, marketing/communications materials (e.g., newsletters, press releases, brochures), web content and presentations for multicultural clients, resulting in desired outreach, education and awareness. Consult on communications/marketing opportunities and brand building.
News Bureau Director (Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia)
Served as point-of-contact for the university's internal and external information and coordinated VIP events. Wrote and edited high profile news releases, feature stories, newsletters and alumni highlights for internal and external publications, expanding the university’s community and national reach.
Sales/Direct Marketing Specialist (The Virginian Pilot/Ledger Star - Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Initiated, developed and designed advertising campaigns to increase newspaper revenue and expanded small business products.
AWARDS
Performance, outreach, partnership and communications awards | Alpha Kappa Alpha Excellence in Journalism | Society for Technical Communications Award | Imara Woman Magazine Excellence in Writing and Editing Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The V Foundation for Cancer Research (volunteer writer/editor) | National Association of Science Writers | Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (Health & Wellness Committee) | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Triangle Women in Golf | American Marketing Association | IMARA Woman Magazine Editorial Advisory Board
EDUCATION
Duke University - Durham, North Carolina: Certificate, Technical Communications Program
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, Virginia: Professional Writing Courses
Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia: Bachelor of Arts, English; emphasis in public relations and marketing
I'm a versatile and professional freelance copywriter/editor. My focus is creating content that speaks to multicultural and multigenerational audiences.
My exceptional interpersonal skills connect effectively with clients for short- and long-term projects. I craft creative ideas to enhance understanding of everyday and complex topics—consistently meeting desired goals and deadlines. I'm self-motivated and work well in both virtual and team environments.
AREAS of EXPERTISE
Copywriting | editing and proofreading | content development | feature writing for web and print marketing communications | social media | publicity | presentations | corporate relations and more for colleges/universities | magazines | businesses | entrepreneurs | non-profits | health and wellness organizations
STRENGTHS and SKILLS
Communications and marketing | writing and editing | photography | Microsoft Word and PowerPoint | public speaking | interpersonal and organizational skills
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Communications Specialist (Raleigh, North Carolina)
Write, edit and spearhead projects and products that advance internal and external communications, partnerships, community outreach and media relations, resulting in expanded awareness opportunities throughout state, regional, national and international communities.
Freelance Copywriter/Editor/Consultant (Cary, North Carolina)
Write and edit copy and content, including articles, corporate and individual bios and profiles, speeches, marketing/communications materials (e.g., newsletters, press releases, brochures), web content and presentations for multicultural clients, resulting in desired outreach, education and awareness. Consult on communications/marketing opportunities and brand building.
News Bureau Director (Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia)
Served as point-of-contact for the university's internal and external information and coordinated VIP events. Wrote and edited high profile news releases, feature stories, newsletters and alumni highlights for internal and external publications, expanding the university’s community and national reach.
Sales/Direct Marketing Specialist (The Virginian Pilot/Ledger Star - Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Initiated, developed and designed advertising campaigns to increase newspaper revenue and expanded small business products.
AWARDS
Performance, outreach, partnership and communications awards | Alpha Kappa Alpha Excellence in Journalism | Society for Technical Communications Award | Imara Woman Magazine Excellence in Writing and Editing Award
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
The V Foundation for Cancer Research (volunteer writer/editor) | National Association of Science Writers | Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist Church (Health & Wellness Committee) | Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. | Triangle Women in Golf | American Marketing Association | IMARA Woman Magazine Editorial Advisory Board
EDUCATION
Duke University - Durham, North Carolina: Certificate, Technical Communications Program
Old Dominion University - Norfolk, Virginia: Professional Writing Courses
Hampton University - Hampton, Virginia: Bachelor of Arts, English; emphasis in public relations and marketing