REBECCA

WEBB

*** ******* ******, **, ********, NY

(C) 516-***-****,

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced and accomplished writer and editor with a proven track record in entertainment and academia. SKILLS

Editing, Pitch and Script Development, Creative Communications, Brand Design and Promotion, Client Relations, Post Production EXPERIENCE

WRITER/EDITOR

Lead Writing Coach and Creator March 2022 – Current Admission Ignition, Miami, FL (Remote)

● Create company promotional, informational, and academic materials, both client-facing and for client recruitment

● Maintain company website, social media, and instructional guides

● Network with company clients and educational partners

● Advise clients on optimal form and content of college applications and/or business documents

● Maintain client voice through rounds of targeted editing

● Spearheaded and oversaw the implementation of new editing services

● Helped student secure a $100k scholarship

● Earned 5-star reviews for the company

Lector Spring 2021

LRS, the University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

● Led seminar of upper-level students in the professional writing course

● Provided thorough edits on twelve weekly assignments

● Expertly trained in value and clarity-based revision techniques Writing Professional

Writing Center, Kennedy King College, Chicago, IL

● Designed and maintained the Community College Student Newsletter

● Determined and delivered on student and center needs for English, speech, and professional development courses

● Supported seasoned professors

Contributing Writer 2012

The New York Observer, New York, NY

● Authored articles featured on the website offering commentary on the NYC event scene CREATIVE MEDIA EXECUTIVE

US Development Executive March 2018 – March 2019

Optomen Television, London

● Recruited in specially crafted role

● Conceived, created, and revised all pitch materials

● Spearheaded a New York pitch trip with the joint CEO

● Scripted, partially cut, and oversaw edits on character and sizzle tapes

● Liaised with network executives and talent

● Collaborated with the UK team on UK-based properties Head of Development September 2017 – March 2018

Flatbush Pictures, Brooklyn, NY

● Singlehandedly managed the development slate

● Produced all written and visual materials

● Landed meetings with network executives, including those at CNN, VICELAND, and ESPN Manager of Development January 2017 – September 2017 Lion Television USA, New York, NY

● Managed the Development Department's internal timelines and slates

● Oversaw writing and design for all pitch materials.

● Conducted casting on a regular basis, including projects for Discovery Development Associate Producer August 2016 – January 2017 October Films, New York, NY

● Led creative projects from a formatted dating drama to character-driven content and lifestyle programming

● Tailored pitches to reflect different networks’ specific tones and mandates Casting Associate Producer July 2016

Stick Figure Productions, New York, NY

● Cast documentary with quick turnaround and limited budget

● Researched unique political subgroups, ex: Muslim college activists, Gay Republicans, and Native American leaders

● Organized internal materials

EDUCATION

University of Chicago, Chicago, IL TBD

Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY May 2012

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