SPECIALIZED SKILLS

• Demonstrate initiative, solid judgment, leadership, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members across all departments

• Ensure project milestones, deliverables, and tasks are completed on time and within scope

• Excellent communication skills when collaborating with internal teams and external customers in a thoughtful and impactful manner that fosters strong relationships

• Passionate in managing multiple projects simultaneously with a positive attitude, making multi-tasking look effortless

• Lead, inspire, motivate, and empower direct reports ensuring they achieve their goals on their professional track

• Adapt and respond to change quickly

• Comfortable working with team members, associates, and external customers at any level within the organization

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

M&D Creative Solutions, LLC

Owner, Copywriter/Editor (Present)

M&D Creative Solutions offers organizations a one-stop shop experience for their copywriting, editing, illustration, and graphic design needs on any platform. From creating a simple business card to branding an entire organization, M&D Creative Solutions delivers the best quality products on time. Calvary Chapel Church

Senior Writer/Editor

Managing Editor

Editor in Chief

Leader/Mentor

• Display a solid understanding of editorial, publishing, writing, editing, marketing, and project management principals, as well as an in-depth understanding of Calvary’s brand, house style, and tone

• Lead, empower, provide direction, and responsible for all content creators and editors (staff and contract)

• Manage the day-to-day operations of all publications and editorial projects produced and distributed through all platforms (digital and print)

• Manage writers and editors (staff and contract), assign projects, and provide vision and direction for each assignment, while ensuring all deadlines are met Brand Champion

• Ensure all writers and editors (staff and contract) are familiar with and adhere to the Calvary culture and Calvary house-style (as documented in the Brand Standards Guide and Editorial Guidelines) on all assignments, ensuring consistency

• Establish, manage, and execute all editorial processes, standards, guidelines, and style guides between departments and ministries to ensure brand consistency, establish quality benchmarks, and produce optimal editorial content DANIELLE

VEERAPEN

Website:

MDCreativeSolutions.Weebly.com

LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/danielle-

veerapen-3885a3b

Cell: 954-***-****

E-mail: adysmg@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A deadline driven Editor in Chief with over 15 years of diverse experience in copywriting, editing, and projecting managing. An outstanding mentor and leader of writers and editors responsible for producing highly relatable, inspiring, and engaging content through multiple platforms reaching hundreds of thousands of people worldwide.

PROFICIENCIES

• Copywriting

• Editing

• Proofreading

• Project Management

• Marketing/Advertising

• Stylebooks: Chicago Manual,

AP & Christian Writer’s

Manual of Style

EDUCATION

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science: Journalism

(Telecommunication–Production)

Minor: Business Administration

and Computer Science

Graduated with Honors

COMPUTER SKILLS

• MS Office Suite

• Google Suite

• Basecamp

• WordPress

• Mailchimp

• Ministry Platform

• Determine the editorial guidelines and tone of voice for the brand, ensuring all content produced aligns with this style Creator

• Establish, manage, and optimize internal editorial production schedules

• Research, analyze, and implement new editorial/content strategies, methodologies, and processes

• Develop, manage, and execute overall editorial strategy/plans for all editorial content to increase reach, readership, and discipleship

• Create and edit multiple articles, eNewsletters, press releases, web content, and various projects

• Brainstorm and work closely with team members to develop editorial boards for upcoming events, publications, or campaigns

Final Editor

• Review and provide the final edit/content for all pieces on all platforms (web, social media, and print) to maximize impact and results

• Review all content for accuracy and appropriateness, providing suggestions where improvements are necessary

• Provide content writing, editing, and proofreading for 90+ ministries Team Builder

• Responsible for hiring, training, and empowering direct reports

• Build relationships across departments and teams to build trust, as well as collaborate, conceptualize, strategize, and develop communication campaigns

Calvary Chapel Church

Human Resources Manager

Leader/Mentor

• Responsible for the daily management/oversight of the Human Resource Team Staff Champion

• Develop and administer the performance evaluation program

• Oversee benefits and compensation administration

• Negotiate all benefit plan options with vendors

• Oversee and conduct annual open enrollment

• Assist in the oversight of the staffing process

• Application process

• New-hire process

• Create and facilitate new hire orientations

• Responsible for maintaining active job descriptions Creator

• Create and facilitate all employee communications

• Summary plan descriptions

• Policies and procedures (employee handbook)

• Benefit materials

• Internal communications (intranet)

Ruler Follower (Compliance)

• Establish, update, maintain, and communicate all human resources policies and procedures

• Responsible for maintaining Human Resources legal compliance

• Oversee the updating and maintaining of all Human Resources documents

• Facilitate and represent the Human Resource function to the staff, church attendees, outside ministries/organizations, and other Calvary Chapels

Relationship Builder

• Liaison with pastors, department heads, and staff

• Assist in fostering effective relationships between employees, supervisors, department heads, and the executive team

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