QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Professional
editorial writer with over ten years, as a freelance writer, with
experience in editorial writing for print magazines, internet magazines,
music news websites, and personal blogging. I have authored two
e-books. I have experience creating press releases and artist bios along
with a wide variety of experience writing promotional, perspective
pieces, motivational and political articles. I have written album and
movie reviews, as well as writing promotional press releases for record
labels. I am familiar with internet publishing and HTML.
Developer, editorial writer, and designer of a wide range of
promotional and written materials, including newsletters, artist bios,
one sheets',
and other promotional materials. Clients have included Much Luvv
Records, Dasouth, Rapzilla, Marital Bliss, Complex Melodies, C.A.R.M.,
para-DOX parABLEss, and Triple H Mixtapes. Experience Internet, HTML,
and Desktop Publishing: Webmaster for paraDOXparABLEs.WordPress.com,
TripleHMixtapes.WordPress.com and JustparaDOX.com, previously
RealityRap.com, RevolutionYouthChurch.com and SoulFire.com. Familiar
with HTML, CSS, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Trained in HTML,
Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, and Fireworks
CAREER OBJECTIVE
My
objective is to pursue a career as a professional Editorial Writer or
Graphic Artist. I would like to explore the creative possibilities
within your company expanding my Writing and Design experience. I am
seeking a challenging and rewarding professional Editorial
Writing or Graphic Design career with a growing success-driven company
that will provide a suitable income for my family and produce quality
Graphic Art and substantial Editorials.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Editorial Writer / Blog Author - June 2007 to Present
para-DOX parABLEss
Dallas, TX; Jeramiah Giehl
· Editorial Articles, Perspective, Poems, Reflection, Album, and Movie Reviews
· Commentary on Pop Culture, Politics, Marriage, and Motivational Articles
· Clients include Dasouth, Rapzilla, Marital Bliss, and The Message Magazine
· RapZilla: Album Reviews, and Music Industry Related Articles
· DaSouth: Album Reviews, Music Industry Related Articles, and Press Releases
· The Message Mag: Music Industry Related Articles
· Marital Bliss: Motivational, Life, and Marriage Related Articles.
· E-books "C.P.&R.," "1 Corinthians Commentary," and "Lion Of Judah Training."
Graphic Design & Illustration - Jan 1997 to Present
JAG'D EDGE Media
Dallas, TX; Jeramiah Giehl
· Flyer Design, CD Cover Design, Website Design, Myspace Layouts, Graphics, and Illustration
· Logo Design, Desktop Publishing, Print Production, Graphic Illustration, Creative Set Design
Graphics Design, Web Design, Marketing & Promotion - Nov 2002 - Dec 2008
JEM Stone Promotions
Carrollton, TX; Jeramiah Giehl
· CD Cover Design, Flyer Design, Website Design & Myspace Design
· Independent Label Marketing & Promotion, CD Review Submissions
· Radio Station Servicing, Internet, Blog & Website Promotion
· Supervise CD Recording, Mixing,Mastering & Production
· Plan, Promote & Host Events & Coordinate Street Team Efforts
Media, Marketing & Red Carpet Supervisor - May 2005- June 2008
All Eyes On Me Achievement Awards
Houston, TX; Bobby "Tre-9" Herring
· Internet Promotion, Maintaining Database, Create and send out Press Releases and Newsletters
· Schedule, Confirm, and Coordinate Red Carpet, Acquire Media Representation
Promotion & Marketing Manager - March 2007 -Aug 2008
Complex Melodies
Houston, TX; Timothy "CY" Gross
· Create and Send out Newsletters and Press Releases
Promotion & Marketing Manager - May 2005- June 2008
Much Luvv Records
Houston, TX; Bobby "Tre-9" Herring
· Writing Press Releases, Website News, and Newsletters, Database management
· Website and Web Store Support, Design and Update Artist MySpace Profiles
Founder, Website Administrator, Event Coordinator and Promoter - May 2003-June 2006 Dallas/Fort Worth Holy Hip Hop Alliance
Dallas, TX
· Created website, Yahoo Group and Message Board
· Maintained an email database and send newsletters
Planner, Promoter, Performer, Website Administrator - Jan-Sept 2003 SOULFIRE
Dallas, TX; Jeramiah Giehl
· Website Design, Database Management, Promotion, and Marketing · Planned, promoted and performed at concerts, block parties, clubs, and Church outreaches
Artistic Set Design, and Small Group Leader - Oct 1996 - Dec 2000
Family Fellowship Church
Oceanside, CA; Karen Robertson
· Designing, planning, painting and creating artistic sets for seasonal plays
Created a website using Front Page for Revolution Youth Group
· Small Group Bible Study Curriculum Writer
EDUCATION
Visual Communications Certificate - Aug 2007 -Dec 2009
Brookhaven College
Farmers Branch, TX
· Provide students with knowledge about the visual communications industry
· Familiariing students with design concepts, skills, tools and computer software
· Provide training for the creative graphics and publishing software used
· Provides training in the creative, conceptual, technical, and communication skills
Courses Taken
Basic
Graphic Design; Digital Imaging 1; History Of Communication Graphics;
Drawing 1; Basic Illustration; Design Communication; Computer
Illustration; Web Design 1; Web Page Design 1; Digital Publishing;
Visual Design for New Media
Software Learned
Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Flash, Web Design, Illustration, HTML, CSS
Beginning Flash / Beginning Dreamweaver - Sept -Dec 1999
San Diego Career Center
San Diego, CA
Business Management Principles - Sept -Dec 1999S.C.O.R.E SBA
Oceanside, CA
· Managers Role, Record Keeping, Organizational Skills, Understanding Regulations
· How To Manage Finances, Hiring, Firing, Balance Sheets, and Legal Issues
Skills
Editorial Writer - Published Author
- Editorial Writing
- Blogging
- Creating Press Releases
- Email Database Administrator
- Creating Newsletters
- Social Network Marketing
- Song Writer
Desktop Publishing
- Print Production
- Dreamweaver
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- FrontPage
- PageMaker
Photographer - Nature
- Light and Color
- Perspective