Writer/Retail worker

DEBBIE FLESSNER

Sarasota, *****, Florida, US

Mobile Phone: 941-***-****

E-mail: **@********.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer

June 2011- present

Research and write 8-12 articles a week for the Sun Newspaper, The Venice Gondolier and Let's Go, which are 3 newspapers in the group. The subject of the articles range from reataurant and chef profiles to in-depth articles about businesses and services. Also work with various PR groups for press releases, as well as writing industry trade journal articles for a utility company in the Atlanta area.

Writer

June 2009 – June 2014

Gannett Publishing Group / Phoenix, Arizona

Was a stringer for the Sarasota/Manatee editions of YourHealth Monthly Magazines. Responsibilities include interviewing contacts, researching subjects and writing 3-4 articles per issue and compiling a monthly calendar of local events for publication.

Editor

January 1998 - April 1999

Family Magazine Sarasota, FL

Was the Editor of the Sarasota and Tampa Bay Family Magazines. Gathered and supervised the content, and wrote articles for the magazines.

Account Executive

December 1990 - June 1992

Davis Advertising Philadelphia, PA

Sold and managed accounts for clients. It was mostly Human Resources advertising for newspapers, periodicals, radio and television. Also helped create the campaigns and was involved with everything in regard to the accounts--focus groups, job fairs, incentive programs, etc.

Account Executive

September 1987 - December 1990

JWG Advertising Raleigh, NC

Sold and serviced advertising clients, for ads placed in newspaper, periodical, radio and television campaigns.

Production Assistant

June 1984 - September 1987

WBTV Charlotte, NC

Started out on the production crew--camera, Chyron. audio, etc. Later, was able to write and produce PSAs, commercials and short pieces for the news.

EDUCATION

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC

8/ 1980 – 5/1984

Journalism Major (B.A.), with a Minor in Advertising.

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