KARENA GARRITY

860-***-****

adbi7b@r.postjobfree.com

Centerbrook, CT

PROFILE

Well versed professional multi-media journalist, copywriter, editor and non-profit fundraiser. Resourceful, AP style expert, excellent communication and time management skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, with quick deadlines and leadership driven projects. Excels at driving people to action with extraordinary communication skills and persuasive writing abilities.

SKILLS

News reporting, copywriting, content writing, feature writing, editing, marketing, media relations, profile interviewing, grant reporting, sales, event planning, database management, press release writing and donor relations.

Word, Excel, Google Docs, Office 365

EXPERIENCE

Staff Writer, Multi-media Journalist Shore Publishing* Madison, CT

8/13 - Present

*Chronicle intense political proceedings throughout three towns

*Unite community through local news coverage

*Initiate article ideas

*Conduct in-depth interviews

*Adhere to strict deadlines

*Attend political/ public meetings and hearings

*Create trustworthy rapport with town officials

*Investigate topics extensively

Freelance Copywriter Overabove Marketing Firm* Essex, CT

11/19 – Present

*Write blog posts for a variety of brands

*Research relevant topics

*Self-edit

*Meet strict daily deadlines

Freelance Magazine Writer: Coastal Connecticut Digital Magazine, Connecticut Magazine, Rhode Island Monthly Magazine, Horse Illustrated Magazine, Equine Journal Magazine*Telecommute, CT

01/00 – Present

*Cultivate interesting, unique article ideas

*Utilize expert knowledge of exciting topics

*Diligently meet timely deadlines

*Connect readers with interesting topics

Development Coordinator, High Hopes Therapeutic Horseback Riding Center*Old Lyme, CT

6/16 – 6/18

*Wrote engaging grant reports

*Crafted marketing materials, annual reports, newsletters and web content

*Cultivated donor relations

*In charge of appeals, acknowledgments and letters of inquiry

*Coordinated record-breaking fundraising events

*Managed database

Executive Editor, Connecticut Horse Magazine*Essex, CT

3/15 – 6/16

*Grew circulation from 0 to 5000

*Edited magazine copy

*Crafted social media posts

*Shaped groundbreaking articles

*Managed a stable of freelance writers

*Networked at industry events

Head of PR, Westbrook Foundation *Westbrook, CT

5/10 – 1/18

*Produced renown annual report

*Penned press releases

*Promoted grants and scholarships

*Managed Facebook and web pages

Realtor, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty*Essex, CT

04/01 – 10/10

*Won high-level industry awards

*Upheld all National Association of Realtors Ethics

Editorial Staff, Main Street News*Essex, CT

11/99 – 4/02

*Achieved prominent journalism awards for special town supplement section *Reported all news (political, features, education) for three towns

*Supported editing of entire newspaper

*Organized the annual Women’s Conference

Correspondent, New Haven Register*Clinton, CT

8/96 – 11/99

*Maximized personal communication expertise

*Improved professional writing skills

*Honed press release creative prowess

*Learned newspaper business

EDUCATION

University of Rhode Island

Bachelor of Arts in English

Dean’s List

VOLUNTEERING

Manes and Motions Therapeutic Riding Center Fundraising Event Volunteer

Grant Writing Sumner Brook Equine Rescue

Tri-Town Youth Services

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