Editor
Resume:
QUENTON
ALBERTIE
*.********@*****.***
Atlanta, GA 30329
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Language Arts
Organized Senior Editor with 7 years of experience in Sports Journalism. Trained in leadership and offering meticulous eye for scheduling and proofreading details. Innovative problem-solver with approachable attitude and insightful critical thinking abilities. Business Management
Versatile Executive Director focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with management to develop work plans, financials and strategies. Human Services
Observant individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills builds meaningful relationships with clients and families. Experienced in working with clients from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. Offers crisis intervention to help individuals navigate through traumatic experiences.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Suffered In Silence - Executive Director
09/2019 - Current
ClutchPoints - Associate Editor
01/2023 - 08/2023
HawksHoop (ESPN TrueHoop) - Atlanta Hawks Beat Writer 10/2019 - 10/2022
WORK HISTORY
Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
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Built relationships with donors, government officials and other organizations to secure funding and support for organization.
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Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
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Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
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Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
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Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
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Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
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Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
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Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
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SKILLS
• Managing Site-Wide Content
• Mastery of English Grammar
• Event and Story Coverage
Story and Content Idea
Development
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• Source Interviewing
• Originality and Creativity
• Keen Eye for Detail
• Analytical and Critical Thinker
• Business Administration
• Consulting
Crisis Evaluation and
Intervention
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Community Mental Health
Programs
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Mercer University
Macon, GA
No Degree: Psychology, English
100+ hours of coursework completed
(Aug. 2010 - May 2013)
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
EDUCATION
Cambridge, MA • Expected in
12/2023
MicroMasters: Data, Economics,
And Design of Policy
Language Arts
Human Services
Business Management
CERTIFICATIONS
Technical Writing, Project
Management Institute - July 2021
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Abnormal Psychology
(Specialization), Wesleyan
University - Sep. 2023
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Suicide Prevention, Wesleyan
University - Sep. 2023
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Social Psychology (with Honors),
Wesleyan University - Sep. 2023
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Foundations of Positive
Psychology (Specialization),
University of Pennsylvania - Sep.
2023
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Mindfulness and Well-being
(Specialization), Rice University -
Sep. 2023
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Introduction to
Self-Determination Theory: An
approach to motivation,
development, and awareness -
Sep. 2023
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Psychological First Aid, John
Hopkins University - Sep. 2023
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Addiction Treatment: Clinical
Skills for Healthcare Providers,
Yale University - Sep. 2023
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The Science of Well-Being for
Teens, Yale University - Sep. 2023
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Activism in Sports and Culture,
Morehouse College - Sep. 2023
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Foundations of Digital Marketing
and E-commerce, Google - Sep.
2023
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SLAM - Editor
02/2021 - 12/2021
SLAM - Sportswriter
09/2020 - 02/2021
SB Nation - Sportswriter
07/2020 - 11/2020
USA TODAY Sports Media Group - Lead Contributing Writer 04/2018 - 09/2020
Precision Content - Content Writer
05/2020 - 07/2020
USA TODAY Sports Media Group - Managing Editor
01/2019 - 02/2020
Coordinated with news managers and producers to develop stories with exclusive content.
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Found, wrote and distributed compelling content in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
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Analyzed facts and made judgments about relevance and newsworthiness of stories.
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Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
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Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
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Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
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Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
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Reported on NBA events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
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• Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy. Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
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• Conducted and transcribed interviews with former NBA athletes.
• Participated in editorial meetings to discuss story ideas and content.
• Created briefs, features and general content articles. Wrote highly-trafficked features on subjects such as NBA Free Agency, NBA Awards Shows, and NBA Icons.
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• Wrote compelling, succinct, clear news stories under tight deadlines. Crafted SEO-friendly content for websites and blog posts to increase organic traffic.
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Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
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• Completed thorough research into assigned topics. Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
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Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
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• Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned ClutchPoints - Editor
10/2018 - 01/2019
FanSided - Managing Editor
10/2016 - 10/2018
Fan Nation (Sports Illustrated) - Sportswriter
11/2016 - 07/2017
Nurses Plus Healthcare - Administrative Assistant
Byron, GA • 02/2010 - 08/2017
with established guidelines.
Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
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Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
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Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
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Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
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Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
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Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
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Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
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Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
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Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning multi-media content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
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Handled final proofreading, copy editing and revision functions for deliverables.
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• Managed online sports columns, blogs and video pieces. Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats and predictions.
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Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
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Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
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• Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams. Aided nurses with basic activities needed to aid individuals with mental disorders (Autism, Schizophrenia) in daily living, social skills
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