| RACHEL M. COKER
7 Laine Court, Apalachin, N.Y. 13732 (607) 625-3825 / [email protected] EDUCATION 1996-1997: Master of science in journalism, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism 1992-1996: Bachelor of arts in English, University of Rochester EMPLOYMENT May 2008-present Associate director of research advancement, Binghamton University, Binghamton, N.Y. I write and edit the University�s annual research magazine, an electronic newsletter and other materials and oversee the Web presence for the Division of Research. 1999-present Freelance writer I�ve written on topics ranging from wine to children�s shoes for publications across the country. August 2005-May 2008 Editor, Inside BU, Binghamton, N.Y. I wrote, edited and designed the weekly newspaper for faculty and staff at Binghamton University and served as editor of the president�s biannual newsletter. 2004-2005 Deputy metro editor, The Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, N.Y. I supervised daily coverage, including breaking news and mid-level enterprise. I worked with a staff of about 15 reporters and for about five months I ran the entire department. I was also in charge of the newspaper's community-wide book club and the metro department�s internship program. 2000-2004 Night metro editor, The Press & Sun-Bulletin, Binghamton, N.Y. I managed evening coverage, including breaking news and routine municipal meetings, working with two to six reporters each night. On Saturdays, I ran the department. I was also in charge of the newspaper's community-wide book club and the metro department�s internship program. 1999-2000 Weekend and special sections editor, The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. I was promoted to this position to launch a Weekend edition of a six-day-a-week paper. The job included editing and designing Lifestyle and Commentary sections, as well as special sections. I also served on the editorial board and wrote a regular column. 1997-1999 City editor, The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y. I coordinated news and features coverage of a four-county region while serving on the editorial board and writing a regular column. I managed a staff of seven reporters and two photographers as well as stringers and interns. HONORS AND AWARDS Third place, feature writing, Communications Association of the Southern Tier, 2008 Honor for encouragement to students with disabilities, Services for Students with Disabilities, 2007 Most Valuable Performer, the Press & Sun-Bulletin, first quarter 2002 Newsroom Unsung Hero for several months between 2001 and 2005 at the Press & Sun-Bulletin Cissy Patterson Fellowship to the American Press Institute, 1999 Distinguished Column Writing Award from New York Newspaper Publishers Association, 1999 SKILLS Knowledge of InDesign, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Internet tools. Fluency in French. |