Sports Writer Copy Editor

GINA REYNOLDS HASKINS

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Seasoned Page Editor/Copy Editor

Extensive knowledge of AP Style

Punctuation, grammar guru

Experienced in different styles of writing

Stellar command of the English language

Strong attention to detail

Graphic design/Display design

Page design

Works well on my own and with others

Meets deadlines

Time management

Works well in a fast-paced environment

Eagar to learn, easy to train

Quick and proficient on the keyboard

Establishes an easy rapport with others

Not afraid to go rogue

Experience

Page Designer/Page Editor Sep 2019 to Current

The USA Today Network McLean, VA

Determine styles, size and arrangement of illustrations and graphics. Confer with editors, other designers and other page editors to assess scope and development timeline

Contribute ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions Present designs to project teams and incorporated changes based on feedback Edit news, editorial, sport and feature pages, along with headlines and cutlines Edit and design quality, error-free pages while meeting deadline Develop unique concept designs that

Collaborate with team of designers to offer improvements and direction on others' projects Follow AP and corporate brand guidelines to enable brand, design, style, punctuation and grammar consistency across campaigns

Generate digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing Used InDesign, the Adobe Creative Suite and now use CUE to create images and layouts Adjust images sizes and selected fonts for news and sports pages with a keen eye for pleasing and easy-to-read content and art

Second Assistant Store Manager Sep 2013 to Dec 2020 The Yankee Candle Co. Huntsville, AL

Support store manager in operational improvements to deliver top-notch customer service Develop strong relationships with co-workers and guests Provide onsite training

Deliver exceptional service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions Continue to make phone and email compliance numbers above district- and company-set goals Freelance Writer Jan 2013 to Dec 2017

The Huntsville Times Huntsville, AL

Edited documents for grammar, clarity, content and formatting Edited online content for Advance Media website

Wrote research and development/technical stories for the paper and for a technical magazine Wrote human-interest stories

Copy Editor/Page Designer Mar 2012 to Oct 2013

The Huntsville Times/al.com Huntsville, AL

Edited and rewrote copy (print and online) to produce easy-to-read, error-free work Designed news, business and feature pages that were informative and aesthetically pleasing Juggled numerous responsibilities in a fast-paced, newsroom Consistently made nightly deadlines

Worked closely with reporters, writers and editors to produce quality work Marketing Director/Graphic Designer Mar 2008 to Oct 2011 Burritt On The Mountain Huntsville, AL

Executed updated marketing plans to increase branding exposure, customer traffic and sales Updated web pages and social media profiles with engaging and current content Conferred with advertising managers to develop and implement marketing plans Planned and executed strategic marketing campaigns, encompassing powerful visuals for on-site promotions and rich digital content for online advertising assets Designed all of the museum's promotional materials, invitations, rack cards, print ads, mailers Served on the Huntsville/Madison County Hospitality Committee and Taste of Huntsville Board Writer, Sports Writer, News Editor, Lead Designer Sep 1988 to Jan 2005 The TimesDaily Florence, AL

Reported and wrote front-page breaking news stories and features as a police and courts reporter Covered the SEC in football and basketball and wrote game copy, columns, profiles, notes packages and play-by-play all on extremely tight deadlines

Conducted numerous interviews with players, coaches, athletic directors and fans Designed sports, news, feature and youth-themed pages, as well as special sports and news sections, publications and special editions

Proof read, edited and rewrote copy, as well as headlines Consistently made deadlines

Helped manage a 12-person copy desk and took point when my editor was not present Won a number of Associated Press and Alabama Associated Press awards for writing, reporting, headline writing and design

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science, Journalism

The University of North Alabama Florence, AL

Graduated top in my class in the School of Journalism Some College (No Degree), Journalism, Print

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL

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