Kevin
Tall
A talented, goal-oriented and
achievement-driven writing and editing professional seeking to make meaningful
contributions to an organization in need of superior communications
performance.
Skills &
Qualifications:
Proven writing and editing
ability:
more than two years of experience in content creation process, encompassing AP style,
in-depth research, proofreading, design and layout.
Intangibles: creative problem solving,
strong attention to detail, and unparalleled work ethic combined with maturity and the drive
to succeed in the creative process independently and in team environments.
Computer proficiencies: Microsoft Office suite,
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Lexis Nexis
Experience:
Web
Content Writer Dec.
2009 – Aug. 2010
Scicom,
U.S.A. Tampa, Fla.
• Wrote and edited content for
client Web sites according to established style guidelines
Editorial
Assistant Aug.
2008 – Jan. 2010
Floyd
Publications (FOCUS Magazine) Tampa, Fla.
• Wrote and edited dining,
entertainment and human interest features
• Copy edited, fact checked and
proofread stories
• Planned issues and generated
story assignments
• Composed headlines and cutlines
• Took digital photographs
Freelance:
Contributor,
Site Editor June
2010 – Present
Creative
Loafing Tampa, Fla.
• Wrote and edited sports stories
for print editions and Web layouts
• Developed, managed and collaborated
with a team of writers
Education:
University
of South Florida, Tampa, Fla.
Bachelor
of Arts degree, Mass Communications - Journalism Aug.
2009
G.P.A.
3.67
Hillsborough
Community College, Tampa, Fla.
Associate
of Arts degree, Liberal Arts May
2006
G.P.A.
3.61
Accolades:
• The exclusive Tom McEwen Endowed
Scholarship
• Florida Bright Futures
Scholarship
• Florida Academic Scholars Program
• University of South Florida
College of Arts & Sciences Honor Society
