Experience

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  Pattonville school district

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

  Editor-in-chief of the pirate press

  Oversaw the publication of newsmagazine's production. Wrote, photographed and designed page content and ensured design consistency and content accuracy. Worked with staff to determine content and produce final product.

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  Louie magazine

  Oct 2004 - Dec 2010

  Editorial assistant

  Directed high school staffers in creating content for monthly publication. Wrote, edited, photographed and designed stories and layout for printed and online. Interviewed actors, directors, producers and authors in conjunction with world-wide movie and book releases.Previously held positions as: Teen Editor, Teen Editor-in-Training, Lifestyle Editor and Calendar Editor.

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  Verizon wireless amphitheater

  May 2006 - Sept 2010

  Vip costumer services club supervisor

  Assisted guests throughout their VIP experience, including welcoming them to the private restaurant and bar inside the amphitheater, answering questions, enforcing alcohol cutoff and directing guests to their seats and other parts of the venue.

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  Webster university

  Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Encouraged and advised student journalists in their work and education. Worked one-on-one with college-level students to improve their writing skills and create cohesive, well-written papers. Reviewed papers submitted through the online Writing Center and helped students edit and revise their work.Taught writing to a freshman seminar class and worked individually with each student on personal writing goals through the inaugural Writing Fellows Program Guided staff in publishing weekly newspaper for Webster University. Worked closely with section editors to ensure interesting featured content and worked with reporters to create habits of accurate reporting and writing.Publication won numerous awards at state and country-wide competitions.Previously held positions as: Lifestyle Editor, Venue Editor and Layout/Design Editor starting in 2008. Created and designed content for semesterly magazine. Worked with other staff members on their page design and story content.Previously held positions as: Lifestyle Editor, Reviews Editor and Etc. Section Editor

  • General Manager of The Journal

    Jan 2011 - May 2011

  • Writing Center Coach and Fellow

    Jan 2007 - Feb 2011

  • Editor-in-Chief of The Journal

    May 2009 - May 2010

  • Business Manager and Section Editor of The Ampersand

    Aug 2007 - May 2009
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  Blockbuster

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2008

  Costumer service representative

  Ensured gratification of costumers through effective costumer service, product satisfaction and movie and game advice.

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  The scholarship foundation of st. louis

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Scholar shop sales representative

  Sorted donations to the foundation, organized the products, assisted guests and worked on the sales floor.

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  Pattonville school district

  Aug 2010 - now

  Connecting staff, students and community members to the district through activities, honors and media relations. Sharing district information in a variety of platforms and recognizing those who've made a difference in our community.

  • Chief Communications Officer

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Community Relations Specialist and Secretary to the Board of Education

    Aug 2010 - Jun 2022
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  Kelly gordon photography

  Jul 2015 - now

  Photographer

  www.kellygordonphotography.com