Tara Patterson is an experienced content writer and freelance editor with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Belmont University. She has over 10 years of experience writing for various publications in AP style and managing social media and events. Her strengths include excellent communication skills, video production training, strong organization, and the ability to read and write in Spanish.
Tara Patterson is an experienced content writer and freelance editor with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Belmont University. She has over 10 years of experience writing for various publications in AP style and managing social media and events. Her strengths include excellent communication skills, video production training, strong organization, and the ability to read and write in Spanish.
Tara Patterson is an experienced content writer and freelance editor with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Belmont University. She has over 10 years of experience writing for various publications in AP style and managing social media and events. Her strengths include excellent communication skills, video production training, strong organization, and the ability to read and write in Spanish.
Tara Patterson is an experienced content writer and freelance editor with a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Belmont University. She has over 10 years of experience writing for various publications in AP style and managing social media and events. Her strengths include excellent communication skills, video production training, strong organization, and the ability to read and write in Spanish.
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Ambitious content writer with experience in AP style, social media management and
event planning. Strengths include excellent communication skills, video production
Tara Patterson
training, organization, ability to read and write in Spanish and unusually high caffeine tolerance.
tpatterson356@gmail.com
EDUCATION Nashville, TN
Belmont University, summa cum laude
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism Minor: Public Relations Member of Alpha Chi Honor Society
EXPERIENCE Freelance Writer and Editor 2006present Write highly readable, instantly publishable content for clients in a variety of industries Able to juggle multiple projects, meeting (or beating) any deadline thrown my way Highlights: o Consistent work for Shmoop, an educational test prep company that adds a dash of humor and pop culture to the typically dry world of AP/SAT/ACT testing o Selected as one of five journalists to cover CMA Fest for its official blog o Created several featuresincluding the cover storyfor Explore Magazine, Belmont University's official donor/alumni magazine Published in Patch.com (Geneva, IL), Niche (formerly College Prowler), Belmont Vision, Tennessee Tribune, and Scary Mommy, among others PR with Panache Sept. 2013present Account Support Secured and ghostwrote client coverage for top national and industry publications, including the Huffington Post, SmartBlog on Education and Getting Smart Single-handedly coordinated local media outreach strategy for a client, writing, pitching and securing coverage in markets nationwide Organized multiple client events on a monthly basis, managing everything from invitations to A/V and catering McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations 20122013 Staff Associate Nashville, TN Researched and wrote content for internal and external communication, including press releases, annual reports and social media channels Designed a website and managed communications with 1,000+ educators for statewide conference Recruited grasstops support for a clients national lobbying campaign on a tight deadline Intern Designed and managed a Pinterest page for an award-winning CSX social media campaign Planned a crisis social media strategy for a large corporate client Developed surveys and media lists using Zoomerang and Cision AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES Lovell Ethics Advocacy Award 2012
2011-
tarapatterson.com
Belmont Journal, co-founder and music editor
2012 Bruin Recruiters, campus ambassador 2013 Faculty Scholarship Award 2013
