Real Estate Manager

CAROL KING

** ****** ******, ***. 4-203-***-****

Norwalk, CT 06854 ******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Create compelling copy using words to ignite passions, paint portraits and

clarify the unclear. Keen eye for editing and proofreading. Skilled at

building effective, productive working relationships with clients and

staff. Highly motivated, creative and versatile.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CAROL KING FREELANCE WRITING SERVICES, Norwalk, CT 2009-Present

Publicist/Writer/Editor/Proofreader

. Create exposure for a variety of clients by writing and distributing

press releases.

. Work with nonprofit organizations to compose content for newsletters and

pamphlets.

. Write news and feature articles for local newspapers and web sites.

. Proofread content for booklets, books and reference publications.

. Client list includes Westportpatch.com, The Hour Newspaper, Marco

Pelletier Fine Art Consulting, Rockwell Art and Frame Shops, Nylen

Gallery, Chamber Music Central and Miggs B Designs.

WESTPORT NEWS, Westport, CT 2001-2009

Features Editor

. Created and produced profiles on area talents, organizations and events

for Westport News, a local newspaper distributed in an affluent

community.

. Managed the arts and entertainment section, working closely with

contributors, columnists and photographers.

. Compiled all copy and images published in the section as well as designed

and produced the pages, using QuarkXpress and InDesign.

. Handled special sections, including compiling, laying out and

coordinating a variety of advertising supplements.

. Strengthened the paper's coverage of local artists and their activities.

INTERNETNEWS.COM, Darien, CT 2000-2001

Associate Editor

. Effectively covered breaking news events and wrote feature and business

articles for Internetnews.com, a Web site devoted to Internet-related

business.

. Focused on the ecommerce beat, following trends and interviewing

innovators.

. Established many new business contacts, which enhanced the site's

coverage and content.

NATIONAL RELOCATION & REAL ESTATE/RIS PUBLISHING, Norwalk, CT 1997-2000

Business Editor/Web Site Manager

. Wrote business and feature articles about real estate- and relocation-

related professionals.

. Managed the News and People sections of the publication.

. Selected press releases for in-depth follow-up and assisted in the

production and electronic layout of the magazine.

. Updated Web site daily with industry-related news and events to keep it

pertinent to the target audience.

ART BUSINESS NEWS/ADVANSTAR COMMUNICATIONS, New York, NY 1993-1997

Managing Editor

. Conceived story ideas and wrote feature articles, company and personal

profiles and news stories for Art Business News, a monthly trade magazine

aimed at art dealers and frameshop owners.

. Coordinated and approved electronic make-up of the publication.

. Proofread and edited work of all staff members and contributors.

. Oversaw special projects, including the annual Distributor Profile

supplement, which is an informational vehicle embraced by the framing

industry.

SOCIETY OF MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION ENGINEERS (SMPTE), White Plains,

NY 1990-93

Associate Editor/Public Relations Coordinator

. Created and generated News & Notes, a monthly newsletter, and all press

releases for SMPTE, an Emmy- and Academy-Award winning organization.

. Prepared speeches and ghost-wrote columns and articles for the President

of the nonprofit organization.

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Assistant Editor (Jan. 1990-Jan. 1991)

. Wrote promotional articles regarding the organization as well as profiles

on SMPTE directors and members.

. Edited technical papers and speeches for publication.

. Researched historical articles and supervised production of annual

television technology book and yearly Progress Report issue.

SUPERMARKET NEWS/FAIRCHILD PUBLICATIONS, New York, NY 1987-1989

Reporter

. Conducted research on various topics to create business articles focusing

on trends, events, progress and leaders in the food-retailing industry.

. Traveled to conventions and trade shows to interview speakers and report

on panel discussions, workshops and business activities.

NEW YORK STATE FOOD MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION, Tarrytown, NY 1985-1987

Associate Editor

. Wrote feature stories and research articles regarding food industry

events, marketing strategies and product innovations for Food Merchants

Advocate, a monthly trade tabloid aimed at independent grocery store

operators, owners of supermarket chains and food store buyers and

executives.

. Edited copy by freelance writers and supervised work of out-of-house

photographers.

EDUCATION

University of Iowa. Major: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass

Communications

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Write and edit quarterly newsletter with articles on fund-raising

strategies, special interest stories and profiles for Norwalk Emergency

Shelter.

Member of Mid-Fairfield County AIDS Buddy Program

Marketing Consultant, Norwalk Symphony Orchestra

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