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Biography

Communications professional with experience in publicity management and public relations, writing, editing and broadcasting. Extensive work in radio, film, television, digital and print media as well as trending social media. Creative storytelling, featuring writing, project management, institutional stories and press campaigns across the platforms of traditional and non-traditional media outlets. Core competencies include professional writing, text, grammar and verbal skills, line editing, public speaking, events, interpersonal communications, strategy, operations, and positioning pitches to result in successful responses and proactive communications with press outlets. Most recent position as Associate Editor at Metrosource magazine and website; part of a team that generated a 1378.56% increase in Facebook followers, with increased site traffic and on other social media platforms. Computer skills include SEO best practices, WordPress and InDesign. Created a video library of more than 100 unique interviews — including many celebrities. Deadline oriented, with a focus on speed and accuracy. Partnered in developing marketing campaigns for media outlets and worked with major film studios as a publicist and unit publicist. Won writing awards and the author of a book used in college courses on race and music. Also the former host of a weekday morning drive radio show. Adept at developing innovative PR and editorial ideas to promote the range of what a brand or client seeks to highlight. A self-motivated telecommuter here, but also relish being a team player. Able to multi-task a workload while leading and supporting team members. Proven track record in pitching stories with a knack for diplomatically knocking on doors as a point of contact until those doors open. What I've learned over the course of my career is that, if you're engaged and curious, you can find a story worth telling about anyone, from dog groomers and chocolatiers to animators, architects and non-profit companies. The next story could be for you — or about you.

Content

Total articles 1005

• Available on paid plans

  Club Room at the Soho Grand

  By Kevin Phinney

  Sep. 26, 2024

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  A Visit to the Grand Bar & Salon at the Soho Grand Hotel

  By Kevin Phinney

  Dec. 01, 2023

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  NYC's Tropical Hideaway: Gilligan's in SoHo

  By Kevin Phinney

  Jun. 30, 2023

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.