Human Resources Manager

C. Todd Callahan

*** ****** ***** ***** - ******, Georgia 30114 – (H) 678-***-****, (C) 404-***-****

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Content Manager

Dynamic, results-oriented Writer and Editor with more than 15 years of

writing and editing experience within the newspaper industry as well as

specialized in the health care field. Expertise in successfully writing

on multiple topics under deadline constraints in cooperate environment, as well as

business-to-business community. Proven leader with ability to engage readers through

layout and design choices. Ability to establish excellent relationships with the

community to promote organizational partnerships. Recognized for producing error-free

and well researched articles that appeal to target audiences. Exceptional

skills include project management, communications, organizational, basic

HTML and Web site maintenance and leadership.

Core Competencies

Journalism - Layout/Design - Client Relations Print Publications - Verbal/Written

Communication – Editing Microsoft Office -QuarkXPress - Photoshop - Basic HTML -

Adobe CreativeSuite – Illustrator, Indesign - SEO expert - AP Style – Marketing - CMS

Professional History

FieldMedia, Alpharetta, Georgia (2010 to present)

FieldMedia is an integrated media operating company that is developing a strong,

cohesive media platform build on its properties and HealthCare Consumerism Solutions

magazine to serve the Human Capital and health care market.

Editorial Director/Event Coordinator

Contribute actively by editing, proofreading and posting submitted content from firms

in the health care industry and human resources departments from mid to

large companies. Contribute original content as needed, and edit weekly online newsletters. Edit

and produce bi-monthly magazine HealthCare Consumerism Solutions. Assist CEO in

coordinating two trades shows a year, IHC Forum East and West. Host a weekly radio program,

HealthCare Consumerism Radio. Copywriter and Copyeditor of marketing materials. Update

and post articles to the website using HTML and applying SEO strategies.

Cherokee Ledger-News, Woodstock, Georgia (2004 to 2010)

The Cherokee Ledger-News brings together local media and high standards of journalism.

Reporting with a focus on local news and events, the Cherokee Ledger-News has developed a

reputation for journalistic expertise and timeliness.

Sports Editor

Contribute actively to a 100,000 circulation weekly publication by

researching information for stories and writing comprehensive sports

articles. Develop innovative layouts for the sports section, as well as

edit and proofread sports content for publication. Shoot photographs to supplement

content and edit photographs utilizing retouching expertise in Photoshop.

Convert multiple word documents and Photoshop jpeg photos into a single

Quark document.

The Daily Tribune News, Cartersville, Georgia (2001 to 2004)

The Daily Tribune is recognized as Bartow County's only daily newspaper covering local news,

sports, business, jobs, and various community events.

Assistant Sports Editor/Editor

Reported on local sporting events and developed feature stories that were

timely and of interest to the reading audience. Contributed actively to

all stages of the editorial process including developing a story lead and

editing both the local and wire copy of the story. Created applicable

designs and layouts for the sports section to make the information easier

to read and more engaging for the reader. Compiled story budget for the

sports department and made certain that community events were covered.

Also was responsible for converting Quark documents into an Adobe PDF

file that was converted to a Web document. I also was responsible for

converting Quark documents into PDF file on a daily basis to update the

newspaper Web site, using HTML.

Stafford Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia (2000 to 2001)

Founded in 1984, Strafford has a long-standing commitment to helping attorneys and business

professionals get the information they need to stay on the cutting edge. Supporting the legal, tax,

accounting and security professions, Strafford offers high-quality publications and CLE and CPE

continuing education programs. Strafford publications and seminars provide accurate, relevant and timely

updates, as well as numerous opportunities to earn CLE and CPE credit. Our faculty and advisory boards

include carefully selected leaders in their fields who bring critical knowledge and insights on current

issues and the latest developments.

Editor

Developed and reported on coverage ideas for a monthly accounting and

financial services publication. Established exceptional relationships

with the community to further journalistic partnerships locally.

Marietta Daily Journal, Marietta, Georgia (1995 to 2000)

Marietta Daily Journal is a daily newspaper covering local news, sports, business, jobs, and community

events. It has been published for Cobb County since 1866 and circulates 17,218 copies .

Writer/Assistant Sports Editor/Editor

Assumed essential editorial functions including developing a story budget

for a five member sports department and reporting local sporting events,

as well as feature stories. Developed story ideas and edited final

articles for the local and wire copy. Created layouts for the sports

section of the newspaper to make information more accessible and

attractive to readers.

Key Accomplishments:

• Earned prestigious “Georgia Press Association Award” for outstanding

journalism and contributions to the publication in layout and design.

Professional Related Activities

Georgia Press Association, Member

Atlanta Press Club, Member

CSS Television Production and Radio, Contributing Member

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism (1995)

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

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