Jennifer Kiefer
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Experience
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Louisville Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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May 2019 - Present
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Associate Writer
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Jan 2016 - May 2019
I write articles about people and places of interest around the city, from small bits to longer features. I also develop story ideas and packages. I help to proofread the final copy. https://www.louisville.com/search/node/jenny%20kiefer
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TEKsystems
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Malaysia
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Copywriter
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May 2019 - Present
I write copy for digital platforms including app and web content. I write copy for digital platforms including app and web content.
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University of Louisville
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Director, Creative Writing
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Jul 2016 - May 2017
I arranged and scheduled author visits for readings and workshop events. I produced promotional materials, organized events, transported visiting authors, and supervised workshop events.
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Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2015 - May 2017
I tutored university students, faculty, and staff in the University Writing Center during one-on-one, hour-long sessions. In this role, I guided my partners through their writing, honing in on creativity, clarity, and proofreading.I taught a first-year composition course in Fall 2016 and an intro to creative writing course in Spring 2017. I crafted syllabi, lesson plans, and assignments. I also got to lead some pretty awesome students!
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Dismas Charities
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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Dec 2013 - May 2015
As an administrative assistant for Dismas Charities, I oversaw the basic functions of the Portland facility. I managed resident mail, bed assignments, property lists, among other tasks. I discharged residents and received new residents in the customized computer system. I managed payment distributions to residents and provided orientations. As an administrative assistant for Dismas Charities, I oversaw the basic functions of the Portland facility. I managed resident mail, bed assignments, property lists, among other tasks. I discharged residents and received new residents in the customized computer system. I managed payment distributions to residents and provided orientations.
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Measure Consumer Perspectives
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United States
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Market Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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May 2012 - Aug 2013
I produced finalized content for clients, which included editing material for style, grammatical and typographical errors, and consistency. I created and edited client video files using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Encoder. I maintained individual styles and preferences for separate clients. I performed client research and produced content for prospective clients. I produced finalized content for clients, which included editing material for style, grammatical and typographical errors, and consistency. I created and edited client video files using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Encoder. I maintained individual styles and preferences for separate clients. I performed client research and produced content for prospective clients.
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Louisville.com
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United States
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Publishing
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Writer
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Jul 2012 - May 2013
Produce written content for an online platform, including reviews of restaurants and events, local news, and local interests. Promote and cover local events, either taking photographs or coordinating content with a photographer. Maintain and increase digital readership through events and marketing. Produce written content for an online platform, including reviews of restaurants and events, local news, and local interests. Promote and cover local events, either taking photographs or coordinating content with a photographer. Maintain and increase digital readership through events and marketing.
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Gannett
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing and Sales Representative
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Oct 2011 - Apr 2012
Market and promote various national newspapers through telephone sales. Maintain retention of current customers. Create strong relationships with customers and clients. Market and promote various national newspapers through telephone sales. Maintain retention of current customers. Create strong relationships with customers and clients.
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Western Kentucky University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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German Tutor/Administrative Assisant
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Jan 2008 - May 2011
Tutor undergraduate students in German Language mechanics, pronunciation, and grammar. Maintain computer lab for cleanliness, organization, and working equipment. Assist faculty and staff with administrative tasks, such as copying, mailing, and filing. Greet and direct visitors, including visiting professors and guest speakers. Assist students with forms and procedures.
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Editor, Zephrus (Intern)
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Jan 2008 - May 2011
Review submitted content and select final pieces for publication, including collaborating with a small group of peer editors. Edit and proofread final pieces for style, grammar, and typographical errors. Produce yearly edition, adhering to a strict deadline.
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Bowling Green High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant German Teacher (Intern)
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Jan 2010 - May 2010
Teach advanced German to small group of students independently, including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and linguistics. Assist in preparing lesson plans, grading papers, and exams. Teach advanced German to small group of students independently, including vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, and linguistics. Assist in preparing lesson plans, grading papers, and exams.
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Education
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University of Louisville
Master of Arts (MA), English -
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing