lindsay allen

editor and proofreader and writer

Country

united states

City

saginaw

Industry

public relations and communications

Skill

media relations, press releases, social media, public relations, blogging, editing, journalism, marketing, publications, public speaking, publicity, marketing communications, feature articles, ap style, photography, research, storytelling, facebook, copy editing, copywriting, corporate communications, new media, newsletters, strategic communications, web content, broadcast, html, internal communications, newspapers, social media marketing, speech writing, interviews

Experience

editor and proofreader and writer

agp & associates, inc.

2010-3 - Present · 16 yrs 7 mos

* Compose, edit and proofread written work per Associated Press style guidelines and client-specific style preferences * Proofread designed marketing collateral and provide feedback and direction to graphic designers * Serve as point of contact for one agency client and coordinate agency resources to complete that client’s projects * Coordinate agency entries for local and national awards competitions

assistant director of media relations

central michigan university

2005-7 - 2009-4 · 3 yrs 10 mos

Served as liaison to and media contact for academic colleges and administrative units - Pitched story ideas and faculty expertise to media outlets on behalf of campus clients, resulting in placements in The Wall Street Journal, on CNN.com and more - Wrote and edited news releases on university research, events and accomplishments, resulting in local, regional, statewide, national and international coverage

public relations writer

central michigan university

2002-8 - 2005-7 · 3 yrs

* Researched and prepared speeches, written correspondence and other communications on behalf of university president * Developed protocols and procedures for preparation of executive-level correspondence * Wrote and edited material for assorted university publications

news reporter and community editor

the morning sun

2001-1 - 2002-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

* As Community Editor: * Coordinated content of Community, Religion and Food pages * Edited community members’ submissions for content and style * Designed pages to promote effective use of limited publication space As Reporter: * Completed assignments for daily newspaper * Wrote news articles, issue stories and features on deadline * Covered three beats, including business, higher education and Native American affairs