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Nikki Turner

**** ***** ***** **** ***.13 Charlotte, NC 28209

917-***-**** acggw9@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

A forward-thinking and detail-oriented Writing Professional with a background of progressive experience in print and

digital writing, editing, in-depth research, interviewing, fact checking, and an extensive knowledge of the Chicago

Manual of Style and AP Stylebook. A motivated and technically oriented candidate with excellent communication

skills, adaptive range of writing styles, aiding in creating an intended public image for groups or organizations,

working efficiently on multiple projects within strict deadlines, and creating promoting martial for release to various

communications media. Relocating to the Washington DC area Fall 2014 and able to start work September 1 or sooner

if position becomes available.

Software

Microsoft Office Suite, Word Press, Adobe Muse (CS6), DeamWeaver(CS5), Framemaker,

Photoshop(CS6),Indesign(CS6)

Experience

Gay Alliance Charlotte, NC

Jr. Grant Writer June 2014 – Present

Assists Sr. grant writers in proposal writing and submitting timely and accurate reports to sustained funding for

HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs as well as other programs crucial for supporting a healthy diversified

LGBTQ community.

• Collect community data.

• Research health care trends.

• Monitor and maintain a current knowledge of the HIV/AIDS virus.

• Compile and organize the monitored data relating to program.

• Collaborate in writing and editing letters of Inquiry (LOI) and grants.

Examiner.Com Charlotte, North Carolina

Freelance Entertainment Writer August 2013- December 2013

Develop, write, and edit weekly blog posts surrounding entertainment/events in the Charlotte area focusing on

festivals, sporting events, concerts and more.

• Research desirable events in Charlotte.

• Conducted further in-depth research on venue, hosting organizations, and target audience.

• Created an informative synopsis describing each event.

• Fact checked my information and added the content to the system.

Charlotte Magazine Charlotte, North Carolina

Editorial Intern August 2012-December 2012

Provided editorial support for the staff of Charlotte Magazine, Charlotte Wedding, and WHERE Magazine by working

alongside the team to produce final publications.

• Wrote feature stories on local events, sporting events, and the arts.

• Interviewed local individuals for feature stories.

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• Edited and compiled lists of local establishments that supported that particular magazine theme.

• Maintained publishing schedules and deadlines.

• Edited stories for factual information and grammatical errors.

• Assisted in photo shoots that advertised Charlotte Venues.

Communications Specialist Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte Art League October 2010- July 2012

Supported the Communications Department in developing strategies /initiatives to bring recognition to gallery events

and the artists. Served as the liaison between media sources and the art gallery to promote events.

• Developed a systematic method for members of the art gallery to more effectively communicate with the

Communications Department on exhibits and gallery events.

• Collaborated with the head of the Communications Department in getting the art gallery active on social media

sites.

• Collaborated in the content managing of social media pages to appeal to a broader audience.

• Developed a final and factual compilation of information to release to various media outlets.

Teller (Charlotte Metro) Charlotte, North Carolina

Bank of America July 2007-May2011

Efficiently balanced money while working in a high volume environment and handling multiple projects

simultaneously.

• Handled deposits, withdrawals, check cashing, bonds and transfers.

• Worked effectively on a team to build relationships with customers.

• Drove sales goals while creating a pleasant customer environment.

Barista Charlotte, North Carolina

Starbucks June2006- January2008

Implemented policies and procedures and demonstrated strong attention to detail to create a successful environment.

• Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promoted the culture, values and mission of Starbucks.

Grant Projects

GAGV July 2014

Sought funding from The Greater Rochester Health Foundation to continue community health education programming

for the current and next fiscal year.

Money awarded: Still pending

Kids Reign November 2011

Sought funding from the Build-A-Bear foundation to continue funding for therapeutic horseback riding for children

with special needs.

Money awarded: None

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina

Technical Writing Certificate Program

December 2012

Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, North Carolina

B.A., Journalism and Graphic arts

Graduated: Cum Laude.

December 2005

Affiliations

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Society for Technical Communications

Charlotte Writers Club

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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