Writer/Editor
Resume:
KODY MANLEY
Writer/Editor
PROFILE
My objective is to use my degree to obtain a position as a writer or editor. I am experienced in writing about a wide range of topics, but enjoy writing about popular culture, history, and current events. I’m also proficient in technical, grant, and proposal writing. I am well versed in social media management, public relations, and have a solid background in customer service as well. I am also finishing my first novel.
CONTACT
PHONE:
WEBSITE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kodymanley/
EMAIL:
**********@*****.***
HOBBIES
Piano/Songwriting
Anything Pokémon
Painting
Photography
EDUCATION
Southern New Hampshire University
July 2019-July 2023
Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.754 GPA. Majored in English and Creative Writing, minored in Business Writing where I took courses in journalism, PR, and communications. Inducted into the NSCS, NSLS, and Sigma Tau Delta.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed - Freelance Writer/Editor
June 2007–Present
Wrote and edited various forms of content for clients including books, blogs, and articles. Required sales and marketing skills to “sale” myself to prospective clients.
Spirit Halloween – General Manager
July 2021-November 2021/July 2022–November 2022
Raised store from a low volume to high volume in one season. Consistently rose above sales and donation goals set by corporate, and implemented an inventory system that has been shared at executive levels.
The IUK Correspondent - Writer/Reporter
September 2018–May 2019
Wrote articles pertaining to local and campus news. I am most proud of my article about our local Narcan program that helps prevent overdoses amid a heroin epidemic.
SKILLS
AP, APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
Press releases, media kits, blogs, articles, and all forms of content.
Tech savvy.
Familiar with Salesforce, Sawgrass, Zendesk, Microsoft and Mac OS.
Intermediate CMS skills.
Social Media Management on all platforms.
Multitasking self-starter.
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