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Alma
Freeman
alma@almafreeman.com
404-281-9454
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| EXPERIENCE |
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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EDUCATION
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| The
University of Georgia, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism |
Athens,
GA |
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1996 - December 1999 |
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America
University Center of Provence
August
1998 - December 1998 |
Aix-en-Provence,
France |
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DISTINCTIONS
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- 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
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