Resume

Summary

Award-winning writer with 15 years of experience.
Designer who is proficient with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver.
Knowledgeable of photography, HTML, CSS and content management systems.
Works well under deadline pressure.

January 2015-Present
Self-employed
Everett, Wash.

Write stories for newspapers and magazines.
Clients include: Northwest Catholic, Snohomish Tribune, Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism, Camp Casey Conference Center, North County Outlook and Cox Media Group.

June 2016-October 2022
North County Outlook
Marysville, Wash.

August 2008 – Present
Tonnemaker Family Orchard
Woodinville, Wash.

Assisted in development of a new farm stand.
Helped facilitate a five-fold sales increase in the farm stand’s third year.
Developed an email newsletter that informed farm stand shoppers of new developments.
Sold organically grown fruit and produce at farmers markets throughout the Puget Sound region.

December 2002-February 2014
Whidbey News Group
Coupeville, Wash.

Planned, wrote and photographed coverage of education, local government and transportation issues for a group of award-winning community newspapers on Whidbey Island.
Wrote breaking news, feature stories and informational pieces on deadline.
Assisted in layout and design of each edition.
Ensured content appears on the Whidbey News-Times website in an organized, timely manner.
Proficient with digital photography, InDesign, Photoshop and the Associated Press Style Guide.