Andrew Stark

Saint Paul, MN

651-***-****

adh8u0@r.postjobfree.com

andrew-stark.com

Experience Highlights

Director of Communications – Goodshop Badshop / Minneapolis, MN

(Feb. 2019 – Present)

—Develop cohesive and dynamic communications strategies for independent vintage clothing/media company

—Oversee online editorial and multimedia direction, social media initiatives, content solutions and public relations, working alongside publications such as City Pages (cover feature), Mpls.St.Paul Magazine (feature), Elle France (feature) and others

—Secure contracts with various global online fashion retailers, such as ASOS, and collaborate with a network of fashion influencers worldwide to rapidly build customer base, analytics and visibility

Freelance Academic Editor – Various Clients / Remote

(May 2018 – Present)

—Review, reformat and rewrite dissertations, journal articles, anthology chapters, and other academic materials with quick turnaround for various PhD faculty members at schools nationwide

—Proficient in various style manuals, such as APA, MLA, Chicago and AMA Contributing Writer – Various Clients / Remote

(Oct. 2016 – Present)

—Regularly pitch and contribute digital and print features/cover features to various publications, including Travel + Leisure, Chicago Tribune, City Pages, Midwest Living, Malibu Magazine, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, Minnesota Monthly and more

—Consistently meet tight deadlines, submitting polished and error-free work

—Work closely with Editors-in-Chief and Editorial Directors to brainstorm and concept feature ideas and goals

Doctoral Publications Review Team Editor – Capella University / Minneapolis, MN

(April 2018 – Nov. 2018)

—Review doctoral dissertations for correctness according to Capella and APA style, especially in avoiding plagiarism and correctly de-identifying research sites and participants

—Co-facilitate workshops for doctoral learners regarding plagiarism and writing technique

—Work collaboratively across Capella to assist learners and mentors with the final steps in the dissertation process

—Collaborate with department colleagues in creating handouts and other learner-oriented materials to assist the writing process

Executive Editor – LOST WKND Magazine / Minneapolis, MN

(Jan. 2015 – April 2017)

—Oversee in-book and online editorial and creative direction, social media initiatives, advertorial campaigns, international vendor relations and content solutions

—Working directly with Editor-in-Chief and managing small team of creatives, pitch and contribute high-profile digital and print features/cover features, overseeing network of global contributors, as well as securing featured talent and directing photoshoots

—Upload, manage and edit website back-end, assisting designers in layouts

—Utilize SEO best practices and meta-tagging to drive traffic Technical Editor – Flextronics International / Remote

(April 2015 – July 2015)

—Interview SMEs and synthesize highly technical information into snappy, accessible web content to help rebrand Global Fortune 500 supply chain solutions company

—Consistently meet extremely tight deadlines in high-pressure environment Deputy Editor – FLAUNT Magazine / Los Angeles, CA

(Aug. 2013 – Feb. 2015)

—Pitch, write and self-edit in-book and online features/cover features

—Single-handedly manage internship program (i.e., conduct interviews, hire, mentor, delegate daily/weekly/monthly tasks, etc.)

—First and last eyes proofreading 250-300 pages of original monthly content to be distributed and sold to advertisers worldwide

—Conceptualize and oversee advertorial campaigns for partnerships with companies like Lamborghini, Cadillac and Diesel Jeans

—Lead creative meetings, implementing new and more efficient systems of checks and balances

—Work closely with Editor-in-Chief to elevate the magazine and successfully drive traffic and advertisers

Education

M.F.A. – Pacific University / Forest Grove, OR

(2012)

B.A. – Carroll College / Helena, MT

(2009)

Skills

Editorial / Copywriting / Proofreading / Adobe Creative Cloud / Wordpress / Microsoft Office / HTML / Social Media / APA, Chicago, AMA, and Other Styles / Creative Direction / Publishing

/ Brand Management / SEO / Marketing / Branding / Public Relations

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