Editor Resume Sample

Achievement-oriented professional with strong background in strategic marketing, public relations, web design, and digital media marketing. Proven track record of managing complex projects, including launching online newspapers and delivering full range of marketing, advertising, social media management, public relations, and website design services to clients. Consistently identifies opportunities for growth, efficiency, and advancement while implementing strategies for improvement. Ability to effectively manage teams and work within collaborative settings. Thrives in fast-paced environments providing forward-thinking, innovation, and professionalism at all times.

• Business Development

• Public Relations

• Writing & Editing Skills

• Strategic Marketing

• Web Development

• Content Management

• Social Media Management

• Campaign Management

• Project Management

2015 - Present

YCYOR, LLC, Council Bluffs, IA

WEB DEVELOPMENT & PROJECT MANAGER / CO-FOUNDER

Launched this company designing intranet software in niche markets. Publishes online newspaper and offers website hosting and development for companies, political campaigns, and non-profit organizations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS:
 

• Designed and launched Iowa Free Press with 2-day turnaround (www.iowafreepress.com)

• Hired and project-managed team of contractors performing SEO work

2007 - Present

J.D. Porter Consulting, Princeton, MO

MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER

Works directly with nonprofit organizations, businesses, and political organizations providing full range of marketing, advertising, social media management, social media marketing, public relations, and website design services. Develops strategic marketing and PR campaigns to reach client objectives. Coordinates volunteers for efficient organizational support.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS:
 

• Spearheaded statewide activities for 5 high-profile political campaigns

• Organized PR tasks and coordinated 40+ volunteers for mentioned political campaigns

• Trained county coordinators to manage volunteers and handle media communication

• Served as Business Manager for Saint Joseph Telegraph driving online readership

• Tracked Saint Joseph Telegraph subscription and edited written sections

• Led complex project of moving Saint Joseph Telegraph to online only in 2009

2010 - 2011

Jake Porter Media Enterprises, LLC, Des Moines, IA

MANAGING EDITOR

Supervised editing and publishing of start-up online newspaper, Des Moines Free Press. Managed 3 staff members while focusing on drafting topics surrounding global politics, current affairs, entertainment, business, sports, and opinion pieces.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS:
 

• Customized and implemented website theme driving site traffic and engaging readers

• Utilized Linux, WordPress, Drupal, and key internet marketing strategies, including Google and AdBrite

2013 - 2015

YAHOO!, Omaha, NE

CUSTOMER CARE AGENT III

Provided exceptional customer service with resolving customer care calls and emails. Tracked incidents, monitored trends, and determined customer pain points. Mentored new agents and ensured compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS:
 

• Maintained one of the highest email-per-hour ratings within data center

2011 - 2013

Multiple Retail Locations

RETAIL STORE MANAGER

Managed staff human resources, training and development, merchandising, and shrink prevention for multiple retail store locations. Monitored sales, trends, and inventory. Participated in corporate management training programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACHIEVEMENTS:
 

• Increased sales 5% (2011) and achieved highest Mountain Dew sales increase for Q4 out of 320 stores (2012)

• Turned around underperforming store with morale and theft issues securing approval for new layout

• Recruited and trained new store management performing effective succession planning

AIB College of Business, Des Moines, IA 

BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

AIB College of Business, Des Moines, IA 

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Des Moines Leadership Network – Leadership Scholarship Recipient
AIB Entrepreneurship Class – CEO

• WORDPRESS

• DRUPAL

• JIRA

• RIGHTNOW

• SALESFORCE

• LINUX

• ADBRITE

• GOOGLE ADWORDS