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CHRIS CARERA

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To encourage awareness of contemporary issues through

the proper application of printed work, multimedia

resources, and direct instruction.

2008 University of Arkansas

B.A. English (Creative Writing)

Four-years Chancellor's Scholarship

EXPERIENCE

Oct 2008 - present Independent Contractor Global

Freelance Writer, Editor

Writing and editing marketing content, news, and educational materials

according to client specifications; coordinating projects through online

outsourcing systems; managing deadlines; writing and distributing query

letters and invoices.

Sept 2005 - May 2007 University of Arkansas Press Fayetteville,

AR

Marketing Workstudy

Organized regional and national contact lists for book and event publicity;

worked within explicit guidelines to ensure consistency of quality;

executed office tasks such as mailing, copying, and filing.

Summer 2004 UA Quality Writing Center Fayetteville, AR

Administrative Workstudy

Arranged student appointments; managed the center's library and educational

literature; monitored its computer lab; and redesigned and edited its

Workstudy Training Handbook.

Oct 2003 - Apr 2004 UA Upward Bound Program Fayetteville, AR

Journalism Instructor

Developed and implemented curriculum and testing for high school students;

tracked their progress; outlined and edited the students' final web-based

publication.

HONORS

Feb 2003 Article syndicated in The New York Times online.

May 2006 Baucum Fulkerson Memorial Prize for short fiction.

NOTABLE PROJECTS

Aug 2010 - present Headroom Learning Strategies Redmond, WA

Curriculum Development, Web Content

Working directly with company president to launch an online tutoring system

to complement existing SAT and ACT preparation software; planning and

writing curriculum guides for online tutors; creating design mock-ups and

writing copy for the tutoring service website.

Sept 2009 - June 2010 Headroom Learning Strategies Redmond, WA

Content Development, Editing, Project Management

Researched, composed and edited passages and questions for the United

States' top selling ACT and SAT preparation software; served as Chief

Editor for reading sections and English grammar segments; researched

existing educational products and strategies; collaborated with other

writers to ensure consistency and quality of final product.

June 2009 Pilosoft.com New York, NY

Content Development, Promotion

Created copy for New York-based hosting and data services business website;

developed concepts and copy for print flyers and company business card;

teamed up with graphic designer on marketing objectives and branding

strategy.

May 2009 - June 2009 TechOwl Japan

Blog Development, Promotion

Researched and wrote informative articles for a daily technology news blog

focusing on consumer electronics; virally promoted website with interactive

social media platforms including Twitter, Digg, and Reddit.

Feb 2009 - June 2009 NWA Monthly Magazine Bentonville, AR

Education Reporter

Wrote feature stories on education topics for regional online magazine;

visited schools and conducted observation and interviews with teachers and

students; managed deadlines and met editorial specifications.

March 2009, Sept 2009 JLA Development Prospect Park, NJ

Content Development, Editing, Public Relations

Composed press release and custom site copy for web design firm; edited

articles about company services for use in promotional videos; assisted in

writing web copy and press release for an associated client.

Oct 2008 - present APEX Web Media United Kingdom

Content Development, Editing, Marketing

Drafting software tutorials, product descriptions, press releases, blogs,

and social media content for eLearning and software education reseller;

editing web copy, conducting email campaigns, and assisting with offsite

promotion.

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