Julia Grochowski
Reporter, Calender Editor at Appen Media Group- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Polish Native or bilingual proficiency
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Russian Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Technical Writer Certification
The University of GeorgiaOct, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Appen Media Group
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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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Reporter, Calender Editor
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Jan 2017 - Present
Reporter for local news company serving all of North Fulton and Forsyth counties both online and in print. Publications include weekly papers (circulation of 75K), monthly magazine (circulation of 18K), and quarterly guides (circulation of 40K).• Published exclusive investigative report after interviewing county and state officials on provisional ballot spike during runoff election that was tied to a federal court decision• Impacted local economic development organization after article on $183K budget cut by City Council drew in record crowd that convinced officials to restore funding• Earned national industry award from Independent Free Papers of America for original writing and reporting • Created, produced, and managed original podcast, attracting a global audience of 2,500 listeners
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Copy Editor
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2017
Copy Editor for a local news company serving all of North Fulton and Forsyth counties with online and print publications.• Promoted within 11 months for exceptional writing and communication skills• Coordinated social media to generate increased interest and exposure for the company• Wrote weekly crime stories through research and consolidation of police reports• Processed, formatted, and edited daily news briefs into AP style for publishing• Updated informational guides to maintain relevancy for clients
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Children's Restoration Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Coordinator Intern
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
Intern at 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness for youth across Metro Atlanta by working with over 130 homeless shelters and group homes. • Increased volunteer participation and donation efforts by organizing press releases• Maintained corporate social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram)• Securely organized sensitive volunteer data with customized spreadsheet solution• Successfully prepared mentors by conducting weekly 2-hour training sessions• Built and enhanced relationships with over 130 shelters and 200 tutors
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Georgia Museum of Art
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curator of Decorative Arts Intern
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2015
Intern for the official state museum of art in Georgia and university museum for the University of Georgia, dedicated to fostering an open and educational environment for visitors of all backgrounds.• Streamlined curator projects with improved information research and analysis• Created a lexicon to more efficiently and effectively catalog foreign museum databases • Designed, implemented, and maintained a new permanent collection for teaching• Processed and digitized archival materials on past lectures• Trained and mentored new interns on how to complete their duties• Helped increase museum patronage by editing and organizing direct and daily email communications
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Education
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2011 - 2015
The University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, General -
2011 - 2015
The University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree, History
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