Position Desired: Communications

Cover Letter:
**** BRICKNER
****@*****.*** Peoria, IL (***) ***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Executive Editor with management experience and exceptional communication skills. Versed in writing, editing, interviewing, design, photography, leadership, spearheading projects, streamlining processes and more. Desires a full-time position with a company that provides resources and benefits to its employees.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
 Proficiency in InDesign  Computer Literate  Problem Solving  Streamline Processes  Multi-task Management  Project Management
 Team Leader  Deadline Oriented  Google Analytics, Sheets, Docs  Proficient with Social Media  Maintain Websites  Knowledge of AP Style
EXPERIENCE
06/2015 to Current Executive Editor Times News Group – Pekin, IL * Established new team to produce daily newspaper and five weeklies * Met company's Inner Circle grading requirements * Presented ideas to supervisors to streamline processes * Adapted to challenges of producing same product with fewer resources

03/2010 to 06/2015 Executive Editor Times Newspapers – Peoria, IL * Managed staff of 10 to produce five weekly newspapers, which won yearly Illinois Press Association awards * Led team to be first five of 11 newspapers in state to make company's Inner Circle program when it was implemented in 2010
05/2000 to 03/2010 Editor Times Newspapers – Peoria, IL * Won an Illinois Press Association award for column writing * Promoted to Executive Editor in 2010
EDUCATION
1992 Bachelor’s of Arts: Communications Illinois State University – Normal, IL

1989 Associate’s of Arts: Journalism Illinois Central College – East Peoria, IL

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AFFILIATIONS
Graduate, East Peoria Citizens Police Academy (2001) Graduate, East Peoria Chamber of Commerce Leadership School (2004) Member, East Peoria Historical Society (2012-present)

Desired Compensation / Salary:
$40,000/year

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