Laura Paquette
Editorial Associate at SRQ Media Group- Claim this Profile
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SRQ 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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Editorial Associate
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Jan 2023 - Present
• Synthesize information from interviews and other research to write compelling and engaging stories consistent with the magazine's brand voice and tone • Cultivate lasting internal and external relationships with magazine team members, public relations liaisons, and others through clear, thorough, and timely communication and follow-ups, ensuring deadlines are met • Manage multiple projects, including print and digital stories and current event listings • Create and maintain spreadsheets, templates, and data logs to expedite the outreach and writing process • Pitch new stories and stay up-to-date with reader trends • Provide extensive editorial support during the writing and galley proofreading process to ensure clarity and accuracy • Work with editorial, sales, marketing, and design teams to facilitate internal communication and improve final product output Show less
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Sarasota Magazine
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United States
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Media and Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Intern
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
• Developed and pitched stories on a wide variety of subject matter • Researched, conducted interviews, and fact-checked each story • Wrote digital-first pieces with nearly 48,000 online views • Provided social media copy, photography direction, and art briefs to the design team for integration of print and digital content and selection of relevant and aesthetically pleasing visuals • Researched, planned for, and updated a popular event list that ranked as a consistent number one digital story • Collaborated with the editorial and art team to produce stories aligned with readers' interests, tastes, and values Show less
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Travelnitch
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Travel Writer & Marketing + Publicity Assistant
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
• Plan and write family travel articles and fiction stories through research and interviews while maintaining consistency in brand tone • Plan and write family travel articles and fiction stories through research and interviews while maintaining consistency in brand tone
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Brilliant Bilingual
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United States
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E-learning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Marketing Specialist
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Dec 2019 - Jul 2021
• Increased April 2021 Adult Program enrollment by 229% through copywriting, graphic design, and campaign integration • Developed Spanish-immersion curriculum materials for in-person and online classes, adapting curriculum to eLearning environment • Developed integrated marketing campaigns for programs using Mailchimp, social media, Yelp, and Google Ads • Wrote engaging language-learning blog posts targeting families and adults • Crafted copy for website, emails, advertisements, and social media • Collaborated with graphic designer to successfully combine visual content and copy to increase brand awareness • Designed visual content for digital & online platforms • Designed and maintained company Wordpress website Show less
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Palm View Elementary
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bilingual Teacher Aide
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Feb 2020 - May 2020
• Planned and executed small group and whole class mini-lessons that increased students' understanding of the English language • Maintained accurate records of communication with students and parents during eLearning • Consistently communicated with parents and families about eLearning, resulting in greater student participation in eLearning and increased parent awareness of education • Planned and executed small group and whole class mini-lessons that increased students' understanding of the English language • Maintained accurate records of communication with students and parents during eLearning • Consistently communicated with parents and families about eLearning, resulting in greater student participation in eLearning and increased parent awareness of education
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Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations Intern
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
• Increased online presence by writing original blog posts • Developed creative content (such as logos and copy) for Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge campaign helping Athens win the Mayor's Challenge in its division • Planned and executed outreach events such as the Ripple Effect Film Festival and Water Treatment Facility Valentine’s Day Tour • Represented the office at outreach events and raised awareness of conservation in the community • Increased traffic to and interaction with the office’s social media pages Show less
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Clarke County 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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English-Spanish Interpreter
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Mar 2016 - Mar 2019
• Interpreted English and Spanish for parents, students, and teachers • Enhanced school-family relationships and ensured successful communication between both parties • Interpreted English and Spanish for parents, students, and teachers • Enhanced school-family relationships and ensured successful communication between both parties
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Oconee Presbyterian Church
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nursery Staff Worker
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Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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Great Clips Inc.
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United States
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Consumer Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Receptionist
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Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
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Taqueria Los Hermanos
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United States
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Food & Beverages
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hostess
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Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
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Steak n Shake
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United States
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Restaurants
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Server
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Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
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Education
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The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish