Kathy Ames Carr
writer/project editor for custom publishing, former assistant editor, copy editor, designer at Crain's Cleveland Business- Claim this Profile
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Udenie Wickramasinghe
Kindness and openness is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Kathy. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kathy for more than a year, during which time she was the editor of Edible Cleveland and also my mentor. I am deeply impressed by her ability to explain a difficult writing task quite effortlessly and the way she manages to get the best out of the person she is working with. She facilitates a writer to bring heart and soul into her writing and allows freedom and space to create a truly beautifully written piece. Therefore, her role as an editor earns my highest recommendation. My very first article with her won a journalism award in Ohio which completely changed my career. Kathy would be a true asset for any writing project. She is a great mentor. Kathy has my fullest and heartfelt recommendation.
Paris Wolfe
I enjoyed working with Kathy as she edited my copy for Edible Cleveland. She was gentle with her questions and critiques. She always made my copy better by asking questions as well as improving transitions and clarity. She's a strong, insightful editor.
Udenie Wickramasinghe
Kindness and openness is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Kathy. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kathy for more than a year, during which time she was the editor of Edible Cleveland and also my mentor. I am deeply impressed by her ability to explain a difficult writing task quite effortlessly and the way she manages to get the best out of the person she is working with. She facilitates a writer to bring heart and soul into her writing and allows freedom and space to create a truly beautifully written piece. Therefore, her role as an editor earns my highest recommendation. My very first article with her won a journalism award in Ohio which completely changed my career. Kathy would be a true asset for any writing project. She is a great mentor. Kathy has my fullest and heartfelt recommendation.
Paris Wolfe
I enjoyed working with Kathy as she edited my copy for Edible Cleveland. She was gentle with her questions and critiques. She always made my copy better by asking questions as well as improving transitions and clarity. She's a strong, insightful editor.
Udenie Wickramasinghe
Kindness and openness is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Kathy. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kathy for more than a year, during which time she was the editor of Edible Cleveland and also my mentor. I am deeply impressed by her ability to explain a difficult writing task quite effortlessly and the way she manages to get the best out of the person she is working with. She facilitates a writer to bring heart and soul into her writing and allows freedom and space to create a truly beautifully written piece. Therefore, her role as an editor earns my highest recommendation. My very first article with her won a journalism award in Ohio which completely changed my career. Kathy would be a true asset for any writing project. She is a great mentor. Kathy has my fullest and heartfelt recommendation.
Paris Wolfe
I enjoyed working with Kathy as she edited my copy for Edible Cleveland. She was gentle with her questions and critiques. She always made my copy better by asking questions as well as improving transitions and clarity. She's a strong, insightful editor.
Udenie Wickramasinghe
Kindness and openness is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Kathy. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Kathy for more than a year, during which time she was the editor of Edible Cleveland and also my mentor. I am deeply impressed by her ability to explain a difficult writing task quite effortlessly and the way she manages to get the best out of the person she is working with. She facilitates a writer to bring heart and soul into her writing and allows freedom and space to create a truly beautifully written piece. Therefore, her role as an editor earns my highest recommendation. My very first article with her won a journalism award in Ohio which completely changed my career. Kathy would be a true asset for any writing project. She is a great mentor. Kathy has my fullest and heartfelt recommendation.
Paris Wolfe
I enjoyed working with Kathy as she edited my copy for Edible Cleveland. She was gentle with her questions and critiques. She always made my copy better by asking questions as well as improving transitions and clarity. She's a strong, insightful editor.
Experience
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Crain's Cleveland Business
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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writer/project editor for custom publishing, former assistant editor, copy editor, designer
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Feb 2008 - Present
I currently am a contributing writer and project editor for special projects and custom publishing through Crain Content Studio. Writing and editing projects span M&A, technology, higher ed, manufacturing, legal affairs, real estate and health care. As a former contributing writer for this award-winning business publication, I handled most of the food, wine and craft beer industry coverage through enterprise print stories and a biweekly blog. Many of these stories generated the highest number of online page views during the weeks in which they were published. While working as assistant editor, I edited and designed the weekly paper, coordinated art selection; worked closely with the sections editor on special section planning and layout; collaborated with the senior editors on story placement; posted stories to the web; designed and edited the custom publishing sections; and managed social media, on top of maintaining the food beat. Show less
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Secretary and Interim Treasurer of the Board Of Directors
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Svetlana Masgutova Educational Institute
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Contributing Writer
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Edible Northeast Florida
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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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Jan 2016 - Present
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Edible Cleveland
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Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
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Managing Editor
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Jul 2016 - Mar 2020
As managing editor, I work closely with the publisher, photo editor, and social media director on editorial direction, managing assignments for four different issues at any given time. Responsibilities include assigning stories, first-draft editing, copy editing, writing online and offline, social media, and overall production management. As managing editor, I work closely with the publisher, photo editor, and social media director on editorial direction, managing assignments for four different issues at any given time. Responsibilities include assigning stories, first-draft editing, copy editing, writing online and offline, social media, and overall production management.
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The Local Palate
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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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Sep 2016 - Dec 2017
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Sherwin-Williams
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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contributing writer for Kaleidoscope, an in-house publication
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Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
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Cleveland 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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freelance writer
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Apr 2013 - Dec 2015
Penned monthly features on local chefs and dining trends Penned monthly features on local chefs and dining trends
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Pensacola News Journal
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Pensacola, Florida Area
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Reporter, designer, copy editor
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Oct 2004 - Sep 2007
Designed and edited news, life and health sections for this daily newspaper, which was a 2004 Pulitzer Prize finalist; collaborated with life editor to produce an award-winning 72-page commemorative section on Hurricane Ivan's community impact; wrote features for life and health sections Designed and edited news, life and health sections for this daily newspaper, which was a 2004 Pulitzer Prize finalist; collaborated with life editor to produce an award-winning 72-page commemorative section on Hurricane Ivan's community impact; wrote features for life and health sections
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reporter, designer, copy editor
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May 2002 - Oct 2004
Wrote general assignment and feature stories; responsible for copy editing and page layout Wrote general assignment and feature stories; responsible for copy editing and page layout
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Education
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2002 - 2004
Kent State University
Master of Fine Arts - MFA, Journalism -
1996 - 2000
Baldwin-Wallace College
Bachelor of Arts, Dual major: Business and Spanish
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