Experienced Writer
Resume:
Brandon Keith
*** * ***** *** *** * Chicago, IL *0613
**********@*****.***
Summary
Highly competent communications specialist and media enthusiast, experienced at creating quality, compelling work in
the wake of deadlines. Fast-paced learner and leader who utilizes multitasking, ingenuity, and interpersonal skills to assist
team with achieving goals efficiently. Proficient in PC, MS Office, Internet research, and Social Media platforms.
Career Focus Writer/editor, and account management responsibilities with online media, magazine, book
publisher, or newspaper.
Experienced in freelance writing, feature articles, short stories, fiction, editorial pieces, research
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Experience
reports, blogging, social commentary, and creative print.
Summary
1. Multifaceted in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews, and proofreading, most
recently as featured journalist for an online publication.
2. Strong command of the English language; familiarity with various writing styles; serious
commitment and student of the print and publishing world.
3. Remarkable account manager, researcher, and writer.
2005
Education B.A. Journalism, Georgia State University, Atlanta
Professional Contributing Columnist - Des Plaines Patch.com, Des Plaines, IL 9/2010 - Present
Experience
• Contributes to popular weekly opinion column which accounts for
asubstantial percentage of the website traffic
• Writes articles on a wide array of subjects, including sports, community
events, the arts, etc.
• Reviews the latest box office releases
6/2010 – 9/2010
Content Creator–Des Plaines Patch.com, Des Plaines, IL
• Creates informative content online profiling local businesses
• Accompanies fellow reporters on assignments.
• Interviews business local owners and managers for website content regarding
business.
Operations Analyst - AAR Corp, Wood Dale, IL 10/2009-Present
• Manages customer accounts namely by determining inventory distribution for
regional jets grounded for aircraft parts
• Gathering and dispersing information for reports and presentations delegated
by management
• Periodically contributes articles regarding aviation communications to the
company newsletter
Repairable Asset Coordinator – AAR Corp, Windsor, CT
10/2007-
• Managed the flow of warehouse lead and clerks
10/2009
• Scheduled shipping and processed incoming receipts for military aircraft high
dollar value assets to and from the military or for repair via Lockheed Martin
12/2005 -
and Sikorsky repair facilities.
9/2007
Various Positions
• Assistant Manager – Abercrombie & Fitch
• Suzuki – Sales Rep
• Brownstone Financial – Insurance Underwriter
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office • Internet Research • Adobe •
Social Media –
Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr/Wordpress • Mac
Systems
Writing Samples & References Available Upon Request
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