Freelance Writer

Whitney Jewell Akin

***********@*****.***

*** ***** ***** ****: 678-***-****

Griffin, GA 30223 Cell: 770-***-****

Objective: A position as a virtual assistant at Apex Virtual Assistant.

Education: Berry College, Mount Berry, Georgia

Bachelor of Arts, English, concentration in Writing and Public Relations, May 2008

GPA: 3.81/4.00, Dean’s List: Fall 2005, 2006, 2007; Spring 2006, 2007, 2008

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Experience:

Gallopade International, Peachtree City, Georgia

Freelance Writer, August 2007-Present

-Research and interpret information to create original social studies curriculum for grades K-7. Organize information and instruct the graphic design of workbooks according to state-specified standards.

Fayette Publishing, Inc., Fayetteville, Georgia

Freelance Writer, Fayette Woman magazine, October 2008-Present

-Conduct professional interviews with outstanding women citizens of the Fayette County area. Create 900-2,000 word feature articles. Adhere to a strict deadline for each issue.

Smyth and Helwys, Macon, Georgia

Freelance Writer, May 2009-August 2009

- Compose short, meaningful devotions from related scripture. Work within a deadline to create personal, challenging, and educational religious material.

Gallopade International, Peachtree City, Georgia

Editorial Intern, June-August, 2007

Compiled online research sources to write and produce original publications. Translated complex information into material understandable for a second to fourth grade audience. Edited and proofread manuscripts following Gallopade’s Associated Press style. Worked closely with the New Product Development team to generate ideas for new products and organize the production of new materials.

Berry College Publications, Mount Berry, Georgia

Writer, the Campus Carrier newspaper and Cabin Log yearbook, August 2007-May 2008

Created feature-based articles on weekly deadlines. Interviewed sources on a weekly basis, including Berry students, faculty, staff and members of the Rome community.

Berry College Publications, Mount Berry, Georgia

Proofreader, the Campus Carrier newspaper, January 2006-January 2007

-Proofread every article. Corrected all grammar, factual and Associated Press style errors.

Adhered to a strict deadline with only two days a week to accurately produce all materials.

Honors: Phi Kappa Phi, January 2008- Present

-Participate as an active member of this national academic honors society.

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