Administrative Assistant Marketing

NICOLE THOMPSON

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E DUCATION

Knox College, Galesburg, IL June 2010

Bachelor of Arts: Creative Writing; Gender & Women Studies, Ceramic Studies

W ORK EXPERIENCE – P ublications

Features Writer, Latin Post September 2013 – Present

• Editor for the "Latin Studies and Statistics" section of the publication

• Research and write LGBTQ, education, business, women, marketing and health related news

• Report trending entertainment, lifestyle and politics about news for the Latin American/Hispanic community

• Handle quick edits and meet deadlines

• Launched "Palabras," a profile series, celebrating acclaimed and up-and-coming Latin authors and writers

Opinion Columnist, BK United September 2013 – April 2014

Content Writer, Madame Noire June 2012- November 2014

Contributor, Liberette Magazine/ Bauce Magazine November 2011 – November 2012

Contributor, Dialect Magazine November 2011 – June 2012

Content Writer, Joonbug.com September 2011 – May 2012

Content Writer, Indie Flava Magazine September 2011 – June 2012

Writer/Contributor, Eleven Magazine September 2010 - August 2011

• Provide well-informed articles regarding African American women's health, education, finances & culture

• Conduct demographic research to maintain current & relative content in the publication

• Conduct routine fact-checking to maintain integrity of the publication

• Compose relevant non-fictional, autobiographical articles regarding the topics of: culture, travel, music & history

• Maintain consistent journal & records of observation obtained while on assignments abroad for future publication

• Scout social venues for publication critiquing the dynamics of an individual bar scene

• Provide reviews on various performance arts mediums within the alternative youth community in New York

• Create short individual artist profiles highlighting performances and achievements

• Draft articles regarding up-and-coming music or musical artists

• Perform market researched dynamics within the St. Louis music arena

WORK EXPERIENCE – General

Character Education Specialist, NIA Community Services April 2013 – September 2013

• Introduce and reinforce the “6 Pillars of Character” (Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring

and Citizenship) to kindergarten, first grade, second grade, fourth grade and fifth grade students

• Encourage students to practice good citizenship.

• Facilitate creative games and activities, helping to promote team-building skills

After School Counselor, Y.M.C.A June 2012 – May 2013

• Lead children in creative activities; exercise child safety procedures

• Design and improve educational curriculum; facilitate physical fitness and sports play

PR & Social Media Assistant, Barstalk.com September 2011 – Sept. 2012

• Create & distribute press releases & personalized ads while making routine contact with newspapers/magazines

• Provide innovative proposals for improved advertisement & serve as 2nd point of contact between company

owner & the media

Administrative Assistant, Belas Artes August 2010 - December 2010

• Function as lead assistant regarding preparation of upcoming events & exhibits

• Write press releases and marketing proposals; maintain current content writing for the organization’s website

Recruiter/Multi-Media Contributor, Vital Voice Magazine April 2011 - July 2011

• Write online articles & contribute on-site photography for website publication

• Conduct recruiting interviews for future hire

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