LISA FRITSCHER
*** ****** ** *** ****, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (C) 504-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Seasoned writer offering extensive experience in translating complex material into
informative and engaging pieces for a lay audience. Adept at interfacing with people from a wide range of
backgrounds, working closely with web designers and maintaining corporate social media profiles.
Comfortable speaking in front of a crowd and working with the public at special events.
Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the publishing Experience with and willingness to work within a
environment small team oriented environment
Experience writing feature articles under tight Ability to multi task duties and projects
deadlines and interviewing sources with a range Ability to act as an informed team member
of backgrounds providing analysis of information
Ability to understand and write complex, Excellent research and communication skills
technical information for a lay audience
Strong editing and proofreading skills
Work History
08/2011 to Current
Freelance Writer
Teacher's Discovery – Telecommute
Responsible for major content writing and editing for 9th/10th grade VOCES Literature eTextbook.
Developed textbooks, apps, and other Internet based materials for classroom teachers.
Created lessons, quizzes, and final assessments based on national Common Core standards.
Integrated and distilled complex, technical information from a variety of scientific fields for a lay
teenage audience.
09/2010 to Current
Freelance Writer
Tots and Travel – Telecommute
Wrote, edited and produced articles on traveling with kids for Internet distribution.
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial
style and format standards.
Arranged and conducted interviews with individuals knowledgeable about each story's subject
matter.
Took still photos to accompany stories.
Evaluated and followed up on leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Used desktop publishing software to compile and publish articles.
01/2013 to Current
Newsletter Editor
Thousand Trails Orlando – Clermont, FL
Managed monthly print and digital newsletters from concept to completion.
Wrote, edited and produced stories for multiple platforms, including Internet and digital channels.
Coordinated with systems partners to finalize newsletter designs and confirm requirements.
Worked closely with other team members to plan, design and develop robust solutions in a timely
manner.
Consulted regularly with staff and management on project status, proposals and technical issues.
03/2008 to 05/2013
Phobias Guide
About.com – Telecommute
Wrote, edited and produced stories for Internet and digital channels.
Researched and wrote at least eight pieces per month for About.com's Phobias website.
Evaluated and followed up on news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial
style and format standards.
Maintained and interacted in user forums on About.com's Phobias site.
Used HTML and proprietary software to upload and publish stories.
Created a weekly newsletter.
Promoted the About.com Phobias website on social media.
Distilled and explained complex scientific information for lay audiences.
Education
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Physics
Continuing education through edX.org
Cornell University Relativity and Astrophysics, Final Grade A
1998
Bachelor of Arts: Clinical Psychology
University of South Florida Main Campus Tampa, FL
Member, Golden Key International Honor Society
Member, Psy Chi, the International Honor Society for Psychology
1992
Associate of Arts: Theatre
Polk State College Winter Haven, FL
Member of Who's Who Among Students at American Junior Colleges