Darla Kautz

Experience

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  Belk

  Oct 2014 - May 2016

  Sales and floorset associate
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  The Spectator

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Content Editor

  • Produced layout of cover and news pages; extensive knowledge of AP style• Worked with writers and editors to assure stories were covered with accuracy, fairness and clarity• Maintained team of section editors, including evaluating the progress of their assignments

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  Valdosta Public Information Office

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Intern

  • Reported on and photographed area government, politics, features, and edited press releases • Assisted with media relations, including pitching, researching and scheduling interviews • Created weekly newsletter averaging 1,000+ views per newsletter; designed bimonthly City Beat Newsletter

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  On Tap Magazine

  Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

  Editor In Chief

  • Managed team of 10 editorial writers, including editing and fact checking assignments • First VSU editor-in-chief to emphasize digital storytelling, reporting and social media• Oversaw publication production for quarterly magazine, including layout and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines

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  Academic Success Center

  Aug 2017 - May 2018

  Writing Tutor

  • Effectively instructed students of diverse backgrounds, including ESL and international students• Coached students to strengthen grammar, spelling, paragraph writing, creative writing, and essay writing skills

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  The Washington Times

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Intern

  - Reported on government, politics, businesses, lifestyle and features for the national desk- Notable stories: Alaska braces for China’s proposed retaliatory tariffs; Patients languish in pain while waiting for medical marijuana cards- Covered multiple nationwide news at the White House and Pentagon

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  United States Marine Corps

  Mar 2019 - Mar 2023

  Administrative Specialist

  - Prepares orders and directives, correspondence, and the use and maintenance of filing systems- Assists with administrative procedures and processes, pay and personnel information- Operates as the executive administrative personnel for the College of Enlisted Military Education. Duties include but are not limited to: Organization and management of more than 5,000 independent service records. These files contain the personal documentation of each individual that completes their assigned curriculum at the college.- Drafts and edits administrative documents that fundamentally ensure operational tempo security along with general dissemination of information to all staff and student personnel- Serves as the agency program coordinator for the Government Travel Charge Card Program. This responsibility requires adjustment of travel vouchers and administrative documents in direct relation to service member pay and reimbursement- Coordinates and oversees the administrative certification of foreign national travel to the college in support of joint primary military education Show less

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  Center For Mindful Self-Compassion

  Sept 2022 - Jan 2023

  Communications Intern