Resume of Mary Beth P. Adomaitis
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Journalist and freelance writer/editor for more than 15 years
- Experienced with variety of social media tools including HootSuite, SocialOomph, Blogger, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, StumbleUpon
- Specialize in creating concise web content and print media copy
- Developed and designed own website
- Flexible in taking on leadership roles and working with colleagues
- Managed various groups of writers and editors
- Experienced in recruiting, interviewing and hiring writers and editors
- Proficient in Search Engine Optimization and keyword term search
- Experienced in the detailed planning and execution of projects, both online and in the print media
- Spent 10 years in the newspaper industry as a reporter, editor, manager and page designer
- Recipient of several local and national press club awards
- Proficient in Associated Press style
- Knowledgeable of various software applications including Wiki, CMS, HTML, Quark Express and Photoshop Elements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer/Copywriter, Various Projects
2006 - Present
Write on a variety of topics, both bylined and through ghostwriting, on the following sites:
- Bright Hub (2011 - present)
- IE Shine On Media Corp. (2011 - present)
- Inland Empire Magazine (2011 - present)
- We Know a Place (2011 - present)
- Examiner (2011 - present)
- Hub Pages (2011 - present)
- WiseGeek (2010)
- eHow (2008 - 2011)
- Uneetee (2008 - 2010)
- LoveToKnow (2007 - 2011)
- Kids with Food Allergies (2006-2007)
- Preschool Rock (2006-2007; defunct)
Group Editor, LoveToKnow.com
2007 - 2011
Duties include maintaining the overall presence and quality of 12 channels with special attention paid to:
- Accuracy of content
- Visual excellence
- Traffic and page views
- Job performances of several writers and editors
- Attending and participating in weekly editor meeting
- Collaborating with colleagues on a variety of projects
- Providing feedback on the site's functionality
- Regularly contributing articles and expert interviews on a variety of subjects
Recruiting Manager, LoveToKnow.com
2008 - 2011
Duties include selecting the best writing candidates to contract with for work at LoveToKnow. This is done through:
- Reviewing all new applications on a regular basis
- Performing initial screening interviews
- Determining if applicant's experience and goals fit with the company's mission
- Arranging second interviews with appropriate Group Editors
- Inviting approved applicants to trial period
- Communicating with Managing Editor about hiring goals
- Recruiting writers from necessary sources
Copy Editor / Page Designer / City Editor, The Los Angeles Times
1997 - 2001
Over a five-year period, duties included:
- Editing copy for several community news sections
- Managing teams of reporters and copy editors
- Attending weekly planning meetings
- Paginating various community news, sports and entertainment pages including Page 1
- Collaborating with colleagues on various short- and long-term projects
- Writing editorials on issues pertaining to the community
- Recruiting, interviewing and hiring columnists and writers
- Maintaining a weekly column
- Participating in local community and business leaders' meetings
EDUCATION
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, Ohio;
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, 1991
Minor in Journalism and Political Communication
LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Mentor, Ohio;
Associate of Arts Degree in Communications, 1988