JoAnna Brooker
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Experience
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Sundress Publications
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer In Residence
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Aug 2021 - Present
Hosts writers & artists from around the country with hospitality & attention to detailCares for sheep, ducks & chickens on a sustainable meat farm Hosts writers & artists from around the country with hospitality & attention to detailCares for sheep, ducks & chickens on a sustainable meat farm
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Waitress
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Feb 2021 - Present
Provides exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced environmentLeads a team in sales & delegation of tasks in an award winning restaurant Provides exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced environmentLeads a team in sales & delegation of tasks in an award winning restaurant
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Sundress Publications
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Director
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2021
Worked with a local nonprofit to delegate tasks for press releases, social media campaigns, and residency contractsGhostwrote blog content, press releases, and reading queries
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Editorial Intern
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Created and sent out contracts for artists in residenciesDrafted press releases, blog posts, and calls for readingsAssisted organization with events such as fundraisers and readings
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Tupelo Honey
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United States
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Restaurants
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200 - 300 Employee
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Hostess/Waitress
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May 2017 - Mar 2020
Juggles multiple tasks to help customers be seated in a fine-dining environment, with a friendly and team-player attitude.Uses charisma and efficiency to sell organic, sustainably sourced food during volume shifts Juggles multiple tasks to help customers be seated in a fine-dining environment, with a friendly and team-player attitude.Uses charisma and efficiency to sell organic, sustainably sourced food during volume shifts
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Writing Staff/Cast
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Jan 2018 - May 2019
Wrote & developed sketches with a team of writersWorked with a team to create original video comedy content for an online audience Wrote & developed sketches with a team of writersWorked with a team to create original video comedy content for an online audience
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Jupiter Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Management Intern
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2019
Worked to coordinate projects and craft services for a high-volume production companyDrafted contracts for show teams on a daily basis Worked to coordinate projects and craft services for a high-volume production companyDrafted contracts for show teams on a daily basis
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Tennessee Journalist
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United States
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Online Media
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Advice Columnist
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Sep 2018 - Dec 2018
Worked with an online platform to answer anonymous student questions in a bi-weekly column Worked with an online platform to answer anonymous student questions in a bi-weekly column
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BigWheel
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Content and Multimedia Intern
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
Created blog content, scheduled social media posts, and worked in copywriting for multiple client sites. Created blog content, scheduled social media posts, and worked in copywriting for multiple client sites.
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Forever 21
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Dec 2016 - Dec 2017
Worked with a team to organize a space and provide excellent customer service in a hands-on environment. Worked with a team to organize a space and provide excellent customer service in a hands-on environment.
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The Daily Beacon
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Columnist
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Aug 2016 - Oct 2017
Ran a Wednesday column entitled 'My Humps' that covered female issues and adversity, and worked with an editor to produce original weekly content.
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Staff Writer
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
Provided strong, original arts & culture content on a weekly basis, with work featured on the front page 5 times in 1 semester
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Writing Intern
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Worked with a team to promote social media presence, create blog posts, press forwards, and film and music reviews, despite shutdowns due to a changing industry. Worked with a team to promote social media presence, create blog posts, press forwards, and film and music reviews, despite shutdowns due to a changing industry.
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Center for Transportation Research UT Knoxville
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United States
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Transportation Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writing Assistant
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
Worked with sources to create timely transportation-themed content for newsletters and the Oak Ridge Times, as well as working with websites to create comprehensive contact sheets. Worked with sources to create timely transportation-themed content for newsletters and the Oak Ridge Times, as well as working with websites to create comprehensive contact sheets.
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Odyssey
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Writer
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May 2016 - Aug 2016
Worked with an online platform to create timely, weekly content. Worked with an online platform to create timely, weekly content.
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Office Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2016
Worked with underclassmen and a talented staff to provide exceptional customer service Worked with underclassmen and a talented staff to provide exceptional customer service
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Aramark Healthcare+
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Server
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Jan 2014 - May 2015
Learned daily specials and interacted with a retirement community to provide strong customer service and patience Learned daily specials and interacted with a retirement community to provide strong customer service and patience
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Education
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Electronic Media/English Rhetoric and Writing