Experience

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  1Bizzy Writer

  • Appleton, Wisconsin

  • Owner

    • Apr 2006 - Present
    • Appleton, Wisconsin

    Freelance journalist — write and edit news articles for online and print business, trade and specialty publications, including Insight magazine, The Business News, Wisconsin Law Journal, The Daily Reporter, Oshkosh Herald, Neenah News, Midwest Meetings, the Milwaukee Business Journal and more.Content creation and implementation business delivering the following services in a timely, professional manner:— Write content for a number of platforms, including organization's annual reports and newsletters, case studies, news releases, blogs, social media, websites and other marketing materials.— Website work, including adding content and images to site.— Develop and implement social media marketing plans and provide account maintenance for businesses and organizations.— Copy edit and proofread written materials.

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  O'Connor Connective, LLC

  • De Pere, Wisconsin, United States

  • Communications Manager

    • Oct 2021 - Nov 2023
    • De Pere, Wisconsin, United States

    Worked with businesses and organizations on their communication needs from websites and social media posts to fundraising case statements and news releases. Also works with clients on their public relations efforts.

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  Insight Publications LLC

  • Appleton, WI

  • Editor

    • Apr 2009 - Oct 2021
    • Appleton, WI

    During my time at Insight, I wore many hats, from reporter and freelancer to editor of Insight on Manufacturing and then finally editor of Insight in 2018.As editor, I drove the publication process for all Insight publications, including Insight on Business, Insight on Manufacturing and specialty publications. Duties include managing the production process, writing and editing articles, article planning, setting and enforcing deadlines, proofreading and managing social media accounts and website. Also created the Insight Women of Influence Awards and special section and worked with New North, Inc. on their mid-year and annual reports.

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  Fox Valley Technical College

  • Adjunct Communications Instructor

    • Sep 2010 - Jan 2014

    Tought written communication courses to students that focuses on learning how to write business letters, memos, emails, resumes and reports.

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  The Post-Crescent

  • Business Editor

    • Aug 1995 - Apr 2006

    At The Post-Crescent, I began as a reporter and copy editor before being promoted to assistant business editor and then business editor.