Kara Fohner
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Imari Scarbrough
As the layout editor of the student newspaper 'The Whetstone,' Kara had a phenomenal eye for detail. As the editor-in-chief, I had no qualms in hiring Kara for the position and found, as expected, that her work beautified the paper, creating a more enjoyable and accessible publication. Although she was unfamiliar with InDesign when she took the position, Kara quickly mastered the basics of the program and artfully arranged images (photos, clip art, and the occasional comic) and text, using complimentary fonts and colors to enhance the aesthetics. I recommend Kara for positions requiring passion, an artful eye and flair for design.
Imari Scarbrough
Kara is a great tutor, both tenacious as an editor and encouraging as a peer. She has an eye for detail and catches small errors but also keeps the bigger picture of the student's project in mind. She judges the errors by importance and helps the student to understand where he or she went wrong and suggests possible corrections if the student needs help. She encourages the students to think for themselves but is always willing to give them an extra boost to encourage growth and success. I recommend Kara for any instructional position.
Imari Scarbrough
As the layout editor of the student newspaper 'The Whetstone,' Kara had a phenomenal eye for detail. As the editor-in-chief, I had no qualms in hiring Kara for the position and found, as expected, that her work beautified the paper, creating a more enjoyable and accessible publication. Although she was unfamiliar with InDesign when she took the position, Kara quickly mastered the basics of the program and artfully arranged images (photos, clip art, and the occasional comic) and text, using complimentary fonts and colors to enhance the aesthetics. I recommend Kara for positions requiring passion, an artful eye and flair for design.
Imari Scarbrough
Kara is a great tutor, both tenacious as an editor and encouraging as a peer. She has an eye for detail and catches small errors but also keeps the bigger picture of the student's project in mind. She judges the errors by importance and helps the student to understand where he or she went wrong and suggests possible corrections if the student needs help. She encourages the students to think for themselves but is always willing to give them an extra boost to encourage growth and success. I recommend Kara for any instructional position.
Imari Scarbrough
As the layout editor of the student newspaper 'The Whetstone,' Kara had a phenomenal eye for detail. As the editor-in-chief, I had no qualms in hiring Kara for the position and found, as expected, that her work beautified the paper, creating a more enjoyable and accessible publication. Although she was unfamiliar with InDesign when she took the position, Kara quickly mastered the basics of the program and artfully arranged images (photos, clip art, and the occasional comic) and text, using complimentary fonts and colors to enhance the aesthetics. I recommend Kara for positions requiring passion, an artful eye and flair for design.
Imari Scarbrough
Kara is a great tutor, both tenacious as an editor and encouraging as a peer. She has an eye for detail and catches small errors but also keeps the bigger picture of the student's project in mind. She judges the errors by importance and helps the student to understand where he or she went wrong and suggests possible corrections if the student needs help. She encourages the students to think for themselves but is always willing to give them an extra boost to encourage growth and success. I recommend Kara for any instructional position.
Imari Scarbrough
As the layout editor of the student newspaper 'The Whetstone,' Kara had a phenomenal eye for detail. As the editor-in-chief, I had no qualms in hiring Kara for the position and found, as expected, that her work beautified the paper, creating a more enjoyable and accessible publication. Although she was unfamiliar with InDesign when she took the position, Kara quickly mastered the basics of the program and artfully arranged images (photos, clip art, and the occasional comic) and text, using complimentary fonts and colors to enhance the aesthetics. I recommend Kara for positions requiring passion, an artful eye and flair for design.
Imari Scarbrough
Kara is a great tutor, both tenacious as an editor and encouraging as a peer. She has an eye for detail and catches small errors but also keeps the bigger picture of the student's project in mind. She judges the errors by importance and helps the student to understand where he or she went wrong and suggests possible corrections if the student needs help. She encourages the students to think for themselves but is always willing to give them an extra boost to encourage growth and success. I recommend Kara for any instructional position.
Experience
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Gaston Gazette
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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
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Jan 2022 - Present
I cover Gaston County for the Gaston Gazette. I cover Gaston County for the Gaston Gazette.
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Lenoir News Topic
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Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area
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News Editor
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2021
I was the news editor and crime reporter at a daily newspaper in Caldwell County, North Carolina. I wrote news, feature and enterprise articles about crime, public safety, the criminal and civil courts, the medical community and breaking news. In addition to reporting, I collaborated with the publisher to coordinate articles for each edition of the newspaper, and I managed the newsroom in the publisher's absence. I was the news editor and crime reporter at a daily newspaper in Caldwell County, North Carolina. I wrote news, feature and enterprise articles about crime, public safety, the criminal and civil courts, the medical community and breaking news. In addition to reporting, I collaborated with the publisher to coordinate articles for each edition of the newspaper, and I managed the newsroom in the publisher's absence.
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Lenoir News-Topic
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Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area
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Crime and Courts Reporter
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2021
I reported on breaking news, criminal and civil court, crime and public safety in Caldwell County, North Carolina. I reported on breaking news, criminal and civil court, crime and public safety in Caldwell County, North Carolina.
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Riding Light: A Magazine of Art and Literature
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Associate Poetry Editor
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Oct 2014 - Aug 2015
I reviewed all poetry submissions to Riding Light Review. I reviewed all poetry submissions to Riding Light Review.
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Brevard College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Editor in Chief of the Brevard College Clarion
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
I wrote and edited articles, assigned stories to over a dozen student writers, collaborated with the Managing Editor to design each edition of the newspaper, managed the Clarion's Facebook page, and interacted with an active community of readers. I wrote and edited articles, assigned stories to over a dozen student writers, collaborated with the Managing Editor to design each edition of the newspaper, managed the Clarion's Facebook page, and interacted with an active community of readers.
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Brevard College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Communications Intern
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May 2013 - May 2014
I wrote feature articles about Brevard College alumni.
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Copy-Editor of The Clarion
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
I edited all submissions to the Clarion.
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Editor in Chief of Chiaroscuro Literary Magazine
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Aug 2012 - May 2013
I lead a team of student editors through the process of accepting, editing, and publishing high quality poetry, visual art, fiction, and creative nonfiction.
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Montreat College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Montreat College Writing Tutor
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2013
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The Whetstone
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2011
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Transylvania Times
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
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Education
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2012 - 2015
Brevard College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts, Creating Writing and Teacher Education
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