Content Writer

CHERI JOHNSON

PO Box *** (C) 860-***-****

Canaan, CT 06018 ********@****.***

EDUCATION

Art Institute of NYC Interior Design A.A. New York, NY 2008 Moritz Legal Proofing Course Completion Certification New York, NY 2006 University of Iowa English B.A. and Political Science B.A. Iowa City, IA 2001 University of Iowa Secondary English Education B.A. / American Government Education B.A. Iowa City, IA 2001 EXPERIENCE

Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Off-Site Content Writer New York, NY Feb. 2021-2023 Researched, wrote, and edited: scripts, SEO-focused blog posts, social media posts, lectures, handouts, library resources, glossary, syllabus, html, and scientific spotlight multi-media interactives - all evidence-based curriculum/content related to health coaching, nutrition, wellness, lifestyle, mental health, and preventive health practices; exercised content development and thought-leadership; adhered to company style preferences and voice; suggested image creation; maintained company style guide; followed CMS and MW guidelines; used MS Word, MS Office, and Jira applications; served on DEI committee; adhered to strict deadlines Institute for Integrative Nutrition

Off-Site Copyeditor/Proofreader New York, NY 2020-Feb. 2021 Copyedited and proofread blog posts and curriculum material related to health coaching, nutrition, and preventive health practices; adhered to company style preferences; maintained company style guide; followed CMS and MW guidelines; used MS Word, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office applications; attended departmental, inter-departmental, and company meetings; adhered to strict deadlines Windham Technical High School

Art Teacher and Trade-Related-Art Instructor Willimantic, CT 2017-2019 Taught students grades 9-12 art, blog design, architectural rendering, storytelling, and interpretational literacy; developed relationships with local businesses, politicians, and non-profits for field trips, activities, and donations exchanges; led school-wide activities; organized art shows and visual displays; adhered to state standards and learning objectives Kaplan Test Prep

Off-Site Copyeditor/Proofreader New York, NY 2014-2017 Copyedited and proofread SAT and PSAT test prep and curriculum material for math, science, English, and essay SAT subjects; adhered to style, APA, and CMS guides; used MS Word; adhered to strict deadlines Cheri Johnson Design Studio

Creative Consultation and Planning: Designer/Writer, Owner, and Principal Willimantic, CT; Harare, Zimbabwe; Storrs, CT 2009-2015 Provided interior, graphic, color, and architectural design consultation and planning; managed design and writing of two lifestyle blogs Malcolm James Kutner, Inc.

Interior Designer, Design Office Manager New York, NY 2008-2009 Created documents using Design Manager; shopped and specified products; scheduled deliveries; managed moves, storage, and installations; communicated with vendors; created floor plans, elevations, and furniture designs by hand and via AutoCAD American Assoc. of University Women Educational Foundation AAUW National Career Development Grant Recipient Washington D.C. 2007-2008 Represented the AAUW at various events; conducted presentations on design work, career objectives, and goal-setting Kaplan K-12

On-site Proofreader New York, NY 2006-2008

Proofread curriculum and assessment materials and completed occasional data entry and fact checking Non-Profit Grand Central Neighborhood Social Services Corporation Events/Activities Coordinator New York, NY 2005-2006 In NYC’s largest drop-in homeless center: recruited volunteers, ran daily whole-shelter meetings; created program literature and staff newsletter; scheduled and ran special events, fundraisers, and weekly groups; managed donation reception and handouts Iowa City Community School District

English/History Supply Teacher, Special Education Teacher Iowa City, IA 2003-2005 Substituting in classrooms grades K-12, and performing all teaching and curriculum-writing duties as a special ed. teacher Non-Profit YWCA of Vermont Hochelaga

Program Director/Second in Charge and Head Counselor South Hero, VT 1999-2002 Trained and scheduled staff, scheduled all children’s (4-16 years) activities, ran child and staff housing, evaluated staff performance, organized banquets and special events

VOLUNTEER/PRO BONO WORK EXPERIENCE

Food Pantry Volunteer Lakeville Food Pantry Lakeville, CT 2022-current Board Member YWCA of Vermont/Camp Hochelaga South Hero, VT 2020 Day Camp Director Camp Wangumbaug Coventry, CT 2017 Intake Counselor/Translator/Food Pantry Volunteer Covenant Soup Kitchen Willimantic, CT 2015-19 Co-Founder and Co-Exec Director No Small Change In Africa Teen Apprenticeship Non-Profit Harare, Zimbabwe 2012-14 Volunteer, Fundraiser, and Event Organizer Domboshawa, Harare, and Juru Orphanages Zimbabwe 2012-14 Art Show Curator/Arts Team Coordinator/Member Fort Washington Collegiate New York, NY 2007-14 Interior Designer - $12 Million Renovation of Manhattan Non-Profit Helpern Architects New York, NY 2008-09 Art Teacher Non-Profit Oasis After-School Program Iowa City, IA 2004-05 Kids’ Club Director, Preschool/Service Coord, Single Parent Network Volunteer Iowa City Vineyard Iowa City, IA 2002-04

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