Freelance Writer, Editor and Tutor

Rebekah N. Renko

*** ***** ******, ***. *, Annapolis, MD 21401 – Phone: 863-***-**** –

Email: *******@*****.***

WORK HISTORY

Freelance Editor/Writer

Freelancer

August, 2011-Present

Edit publishable works for eligible clients

Write relevant articles for established publications

Data Search, Inc.

Titles and Loans Representative

January, 2014-July, 2014

Assign on-field contractors to assess properties for real estate settlements

Manage phone lines

Manage interoffice emails

Conduct follow-ups with contractors to provide quick turn around for clients

Steven Taylor Photography

Personal Media Editor/Writer

November, 2011-December, 2013

Edit media-related articles for client

Edit relevant content for publications such as CNN, Hypebeast, Rolling Stone, etc., for client

Provide strategic marketing plans for client’s career

Diane Davies

La Canada Flintridge, CA

House Manager

March, 2013-August, 2013

Manage household finances

Manage weekly schedules

Provide a comfortable, clean environment for family

Housesit upon family’s request

Provide daily transportation for employers’ daughters

MPower Media

Santa Monica, CA

Paid Intern

January, 2011-June, 2011

Generate marketing strategies for potential television shows

Write copy and coverage for screenplays

Edit and condense screenplays to increase usability and profitably

Manage clients and plan meetings

Manage phone lines

Relevant Magazine

Orlando, FL

Film and Book Reviewer

July, 2011-July, 2012

Write published reviews for current/newly released films and books for Relevant Magazine’s online publication

Thought Catalog

New York, NY

Content Contributor

August, 2011-Present

Write relevant articles about lifestyle and cultural issues

Pioneers

Orlando, FL

Communications Intern

January, 2010-June, 2010

Manage blog and website content

Write newsletter updates

Keep up-to-date biographies on Pioneer field workers and affiliates

Edit blog content for field workers

Manage phone lines

Schedule meetings within communication department

Catalog weekly departmental meetings

Provide media strategies and marketing plans

Assist department heads with daily projects and duties

EDUCATION

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL

B.A. in English Literature

December, 2012

Dean’s List Fall 2012, Spring 2012

Relevant coursework: Creative Writing, Advanced Grammar, Strategies in Media Writing, Literature Translated to Film, Spanish as a Second Language, Ethics in Writing, Women’s Literature, Female Studies

Liberty University

Lynchburg, FL

Partial Coursework in English Literature

August, 2008-June, 2009

Dean’s List Fall 2008

Team leader in dorm

oPlan dorm-related activities

oLead a weekly discussion group focused on current issues on floor and university community

oLead community outreach programs in Lynchburg city

oRaise money through community functions to give to local homeless shelters

ACTIVITIES

Top percentile in GPA average for graduating seniors

Strong academic performance in graduating class

Tour guide in local Baltimore museums

Human resource participant working in Bangkok, Thailand to bring women out of sex trade activity

Tour leader in Chiang Mai, Thailand, supporting local human resource programs and raising money for relief organizations in local neighborhoods

Communications representative in Chiang Mai, Thailand, cataloging human resource projects to raise awareness of financial and emotional needs in local communities

Worship leader in Lynchburg- and Lakeland-based churches

Book group leader, providing literary material for participating group members

OTHER

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication, and organizational skills

References available upon request

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