Who am I?
I am an independent writer who graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College with a BA in (Corporate) Communication in 2002. As a female in the writing industry, I have found that determination for excellence, creativity, and professionalism can not only get your work known, but can also satisfy your clients.
My resume as of October 2003:
SUMMARY:
� Contributing Editor at www.suite101.com.
* Writer for Viewpoint Magazine, published by Deluxe Printing Group, and ROAM: The Premier Magazine for the Blue Ridge Foothills, published by Synergy Ad & Design.
� BA in Corporate Communication
� Independent writer for magazines, websites, CDROMs, newspapers, corporation newsletters, and contributor of nonfiction work to books.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, 2002
Lenoir-Rhyne College, Hickory, North Carolina
Dean�s List Student / Won two Communication awards (see below for awards).
Undeclared minor in Nursing (64 credit hours in nursing / science)
Relevant courses include:
* Journalism
* Media Law
* Desktop Publishing
* Business Management
* Public Speaking
* Video Production
* Publicity and PR
* Business Communication
* Pediatric, Geriatric, Psychological, Obstetric, & Medical / Surgical Nursing.
* Anatomy & Physiology
* Microbiology
EXPERIENCE:
1) Our House Designs, Furniture Company in Hickory, NC
Copywriter Sept 2003 - two week contract
* Conducted interviews with employees to correlate with a catalog being created for fall 2003 to be given to clients.
2) www.suite101.com, Canada
Contributing Editor 07/2003 - Present
* Contribute a monthly article under the topic of Congenital Heart Defects.
* �Congenital Heart Defects� � August 2003
* �Research and Statistics of Congenital Heart Defects� � Sept. 2003
* "The Effects of Having Congenital Heart Defects" - Oct. 2003
3) Viewpoint Magazine, Hickory, NC
Writer 06/2003 � Present
* Author of August 2003 1950+ word feature article consisting of three separate storylines.
* Wrote 1090+ word feature article, and 800+ article for September issue.
* Wrote 800+ word article for October issue.
4) Synergy Advertising and Design, Hickory, NC
Writer 04/2003 � Present
* Wrote feature article for the foothill travel magazine, "Roam: The Premier Magazine of the Blue Ridge Foothills".
* Wrote 500-word article within publication.
5) Southern Outdoor Adventures, Inc., Hickory, NC (Television Production)
Contributing Public Relations Director 1/2003 - Present
* Oversees trade show organization and planning- event coordination
* Schedules, plans and organizes appearances as needed and requested
* Assists with new business development and manages relationships with association partners (magazines, tournament organizers).
* Writes press releases, speeches, announcements, and all correspondences as needed.
6) Pure Reflection Spa for Wellness, Hickory, NC Public Relation/Marketing
8/2000-10/2002
* Served as the public relation/marketing person assisting in promoting the wellness spa within the conjoined physician's office and the Catawba Valley area. Created a brochure and revamped the spa service menu. Utilized PageMaker to create a seasonal newsletter, and created a goal of increasing spa clientele by 35% by means of public relation and marketing tactics.
ACTIVITIES:
* Member of Zeta Tau Alpha (Sorority) Fraternity - several leadership responsibilities within.
* President of LRCANS (Lenoir-Rhyne College Association of Nursing Students) 1998-2000
* Wrote articles for the parent newsletter and newspaper at LRC.
* President and co-creator of the Lenoir-Rhyne Communication Club 2001-2002.
* Received Media Excellence Award in 01/02.
* Received Communication Achievement Award in 02/03.
REFERENCES:
* Dr. William Richter, Chair to the School of Communication and Literature (828) 328-7164 [email protected]
* Ms. Beth Hardy, Synergy Ad and Design (828) 327-8917 [email protected]
* Mr. Jeremy East, Editor of Viewpoint (828) 322-1329 [email protected]
* Mr. Jay Pruett, co-owner of Southern Outdoor Adventures, Inc. (828) 495-7680
For more information or sample clips, I can be contacted through e-mail:
[email protected]
or through snail mail at:
Suzanne T. Jackson
Post Office Box1662
Hickory, NC 28602
