Writer, Editor, Administrative Assistant, Transcriptionist, CSR

PATTI M. GARNER

**** ********** *** **.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Phone: 270-***-**** (cell)

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Journalism/Advertising from LSU

Over 35 years’ experience in writing/editing, marketing and administrative assistant work

Computer literate (Internet, MS Office/Word, Excel, Outlook, QuickBooks, etc.)

Editor of four corporate newsletters in three states (Nebraska, North Carolina, Louisiana)

Writing work includes SEO content, blogs, ads and promotional materials, product descriptions, resumes, college essays, website pages, and lots more

Two years of on-air experience (Louisiana Public Broadcasting)

Technical writing experience, including agricultural writing (for an agricultural coop) and work for a national insurance education company (writing and composing course materials, exams, etc.)

More than four years in executive assistant positions

Misc. experience: Supervisory/management experience; PIO (Public Information Officer) work; transcription (general/corporate); fundraising; retail/customer service; call center (inbound)

EXPERIENCE

Oct. 2015-present: Self-employed, Baton Rouge, LA. Freelance Writer/Editor

Jan. 2015-July 2017: Financial Education Services (FES), Baton Rouge, LA. Independent Agent (offered Credit Repair services to individuals)

Jan. 2012-Jan. 2015: Exclusive Wraps, Baton Rouge, LA. Owner (sold personalized candy bars and water bottles to businesses and individuals)

May-Dec. 2011: Nail and Body Day Spa, Newland, NC. Owner

Nov. 2008-May 2011: LSU Law Center, Baton Rouge, LA. Coordinator (Supervisor)

Oct. 2005-Nov. 2008: FEMA, (Region 6). Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE) – Public Affairs Liaison, External Affairs Division (contract employee)

MILITARY

Six years in the Louisiana Air National Guard, Hammond, LA (236th Combat Communications Flight). Career field: Telecommunications Operations. Final rank: Staff Sergeant (E-5).

REFERENCES

Patsy Lynch (freelance photographer); 301-***-****; **********@***.***

Marquita Hynes (external affairs professional); 773-***-****; ********@***.***

Tana Brown-McCraw (personal); 304-***-****; ***********@*****.***

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