Peter Ericksen
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Adaptable, multi-skilled writer and editor
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance • Saint Paul, MN
Writer and Editor
Concordia Language Villages • Bemidji, MN • 07/2024 - 08/2024 Counselor, Baker
Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN • 12/2019 - 06/2024
Desk Editor
Lawrentian Student Newspaper • Appleton, WI • 01/2018 - 12/2018 Copy Chief
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in English
Lawrence University • Appleton, WI
SKILLS
Associated Press Style, Canva, Content Management Software, Content Strategy, Excel, HTML, InDesign, Research, Smartsheet, Social Media, Traffic Metrics, WordPress
• Designed educational materials in service of science education grants with Minnesota Children's Press
• Wrote and edited popular science articles
• Edited and revised portions of Chase's Calendar of Events
• Presented scientific findings to in-person audiences
• Counseled students and prepared authentic cuisine at Japanese and Russian language-learning summer camps
• Collaborated with team to conduct research, set standards, and determine most engaging and effective content
• Trained new writers and editors in house style and brand strategy Meticulously reviewed articles for accuracy, mechanics, and style, ensuring consistent high-quality content and reader satisfaction
• Used Canva, Adobe InDesign and Photoshop to create informative, engaging illustrations and graphics for web and print
• Built an understanding of data analysis to add quantitative depth to stories and graphics
• Adapted to ongoing customer and shareholder feedback
• Managed team of student writers and editors covering campus, community and global events
• Built institutional relationships with campus faculty and staff, as well as the local community