Caroline Richards, freelance writer
Naples, Florida
Caroline@CarolineRichards.com

Objective: to use, as a freelance writer, my 12 years' experience writing professionally for television, magazines, newspapers, websites and newsletters.

Professional Writing Experience

Website Developer, Red Door Websites, Naples FL: wrote captivating content for small business websites. Designed and implemented complete website packages, including search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM).

Real Estate Agent, Waterfront Realty Group, Inc., Naples FL: created and implemented individualized marketing plans which included newsletters, newspaper and magazine advertising, direct mail pieces and website content.

Assignment Editor, WKJG-TV (NBC affiliate), Fort Wayne IN: wrote and produced news coverage, responsible for identifying story ideas and assigning them to reporters and photojournalists, worked as field producer for live broadcasts.

Staff Writer/Political Columnist, The Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne IN: covered real estate, city hall, politics and business. Co-wrote weekly political watchdog column.

Communication Specialist, GE Motors, Fort Wayne IN: responsible for writing and layout of weekly internal newsletter and implementing corporate communication plan. Also trained managers and factory workers in communication skills and problem-solving.

Staff Writer, Dividend Magazine, University of Michigan Graduate School of Business Administration, Ann Arbor MI: wrote feature business stories.

Other Professional Experience

Substitute Teacher, Collier County Public Schools, Naples FL

Sales Associate, Dillard’s, Naples FL

Consultant, Mark Kay Cosmetics, Naples FL

Sales Associate, Craftmatic Adjustable Beds, Southwest Florida Territory

Community Involvement

Member, The Naples Philharmonic Chorale, Naples FL 

Communications Consultant, St. Monica's Episcopal Church, Naples FL: created and distributed effective news release packets.

Former President, Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO), Seacrest Country Day School, Naples FL: organize volunteers and various school functions including monthly PTO meetings, school-wide celebrations and staff luncheons.

Former Board of Trustees Member, Seacrest Country Day School, Naples FL

Television Appearances

"Annexation," Dateline: Fort Wayne, political panel discussion, Fort Wayne IN

Awards

Society of Professional Journalism, Honorable Mention, Business Series

Education

Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

Corporate Trainer, Leadership and Problem-Solving Skills, Zenger-Miller (now AchieveGlobal)

B.A., Communication, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI

Memberships

Delta Delta Delta, Iota Chapter, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI

Other Interests

Tennis, Tae Kwon Do, Sailing, Piano, Government Spy Thrillers, Auto Racing and Dance

References Upon Request

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