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Alma Freeman
alma@almafreeman.com
404-281-9454


EXPERIENCE
Freelance writer
Currently specializing in a broad range of web and print content writing services, including SEO writing and proofreading

Various locations
Office of International Affairs, Emory University
Magazine editor and communications specialist
          May 2006 - June 2008
Atlanta, GA
  • Edited and managed production of biannual Emory in the World magazine
  • Maintained and wrote content for two Emory websites
  • Wrote and designed publicity and marketing materials, including press
    releases, fliers and annual reports
  • Edited and proofread all office publications and diplomatic correspondences
  • Regularly contributed international affairs articles to various Emory publications
  • Coordinated local and national press coverage of sponsored events
  • Served as writer and photographer on faculty study trips to Germany
    and the Middle East
Anuban Krabi Bilingual School
English teacher and program coordinator
          March 2005 - January 2006
Krabi, Thailand
  • Developed English-language curriculum for mathematics and science courses
  • Assisted faculty in Internet research and on-line lesson planning
In Focus Magazine
Communications assistant and staff writer
          September 2002 - October 2004
Los Angeles, CA
  • Researched and wrote feature stories for monthly entertainment magazine
  • Wrote and edited monthly news and film preview section
  • Contributed photography to features department
  • Assisted design team with layout and artwork acquisition
The National Association of Theatre Owners Encyclopedia of Exhibition
Associate editor
          September 2002 - October 2004
Los Angeles, CA
  • Edited and proofread 400-page annual film industry reference encyclopedia
  • Wrote and maintained 200-page movie database
  • Maintained daily box office charts and release calendars
Japanese Exchange & Teaching Program
English teacher
          August 2000 - August 2001
Ishikawa, Japan
  • Taught English to 360 Japanese high school students
  • Contributed articles to and edited the Nanao English Magazine
The Red and the Black Newspaper
Staff writer and photographer
          January 1998 - June 1998
Athens, GA
  • Covered the local art, entertainment and cultural scene
  • Served as staff photographer in all departments
  • Assisted photo editors with page layout and design
EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
Athens, GA
          August 1996 - December 1999
America University Center of Provence
         August 1998 - December 1998
Aix-en-Provence, France
DISTINCTIONS
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign and Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of French, Japanese and Thai languages
  • Travel experience throughout Europe, Japan, Southeast Asia, Middle Asia, Middle East and North America