Laura Blair
Co-Founder Revision Resume | Resume Writer | Content Writer at Revision Resume- Claim this Profile
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Revision Resume
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder Revision Resume | Resume Writer | Content Writer
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Jan 2021 - Present
-Specialization in creating quality career development documentation for clients including resumes, cover letters and value proposition letters. Assisted 50+ clients to date through resume creation, LinkedIn content and guidance, resume critiques, cover letter creation, educational programs, and career guidance. -Co-founded Revision Resume, responsible for creation and development of website, blogs, newsletters and social media marketing. Wrote over 250 pieces of accessible and engaging content for Revision Resume since 2021. -Completed the ProResume Writing Course through the American Writers and Artists' Institute, with ongoing commitment to continual professional development through webinars and additional training opportunities (attended 25+ since 2021). Also continually seeks feedback from those that review resumes (recruiters and HR) . -Completed Copywriting and SEO training. Focused on 3 core topics with completion of 10 training sessions in 2021. The core topics were: 1). B2B copywriting (case studies, newsletters, blogs, and more), 2). Website development SEO, 3). Marketing for writers -Known for distributing engaging content across a variety of platforms that drives brand awareness and website traffic, generates leads, is SEO-optimized and connects with the audience. - Troubleshoot and track site performance including page load speed, page performance, data analysis for individual content pieces, and other site metrics. - Evaluates webpages for quality and function. - Proofreads content for businesses providing edits for flow, professional tone, readability, clarity, grammar and sentence structure. Show less
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Webster Presbyterian Preschool
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Preschool Classroom Teacher and Program Registrar
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2021
-Created and implemented engaging lesson plans to teach and reinforce preschool appropriate knowledge including introduction to math and reading skills. -Worked one on one with students emphasizing meeting them at their level and helping them grow and excel. Taught over 120 preschoolers over the four years.-Engaged 18 students simultaneously during group activities utilizing classroom management skills to keep students focused and engaged. -Provided excellent communication with co-teachers and parents via team meetings, monthly newsletters, student evaluations, and annual parent-teacher conferences.-Collaborated with teachers of all classes and the school treasurer to ensure a smooth registration of new students each year. Responsibilities included developing advertising material, writing blogs for the website, providing individual tours answering detailed questions, planning and executing Open House events, organizing all paperwork and class rosters for 72 students annually, and managing the scheduling for initial parent-teacher conferences. Show less
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2014 - Mar 2020
Substitute classroom teacher for the Pre-K class.
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Webster Central School District
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2020
Substitute teacher across 7 different buildings. Roles included: Math Teaching Assistant, Reading Specialist, 1:1 Teaching Assistant, Elementary Classroom Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Library Aide Substitute teacher across 7 different buildings. Roles included: Math Teaching Assistant, Reading Specialist, 1:1 Teaching Assistant, Elementary Classroom Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, Library Aide
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Verblio
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Content Writer
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Mar 2014 - May 2017
Wrote and sold over 1100+ blogs and achieved Level 9 Writer Status. Blogs sold covered a wide variety of topics, including insurance, law, real estate, health care, finance, parenting, pet safety, education, senior care and dementia, dental health, and household maintenance. Wrote and sold over 1100+ blogs and achieved Level 9 Writer Status. Blogs sold covered a wide variety of topics, including insurance, law, real estate, health care, finance, parenting, pet safety, education, senior care and dementia, dental health, and household maintenance.
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L3Harris Technologies
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Optical Process Engineer
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Sep 2002 - Jan 2008
Senior Optical Process Engineer responsible for Ion Figuring. Started as Kodak and transitioned to ITT Industries while I was employed. Currently the department I worked in is part of L3Harris Technologies. Senior Optical Process Engineer responsible for Ion Figuring. Started as Kodak and transitioned to ITT Industries while I was employed. Currently the department I worked in is part of L3Harris Technologies.
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Surface Scientist
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May 1998 - Sep 2002
Surface Scientist with a focus on XPS and AFM surface analysis techniques. Worked as an intern (May 1998-August 1998 and again December 1998-January 1999). Started as a full-time employee in May 1999. Surface Scientist with a focus on XPS and AFM surface analysis techniques. Worked as an intern (May 1998-August 1998 and again December 1998-January 1999). Started as a full-time employee in May 1999.
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Education
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Rochester Institute of Technology
MS, Imaging Science -
Alfred University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering