Position Desired: Communications

Cover Letter:
**** BRICKNER
****@*****.*** Peoria, IL (***) ***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Executive Editor with management experience and exceptional communication skills. Versed in writing, editing, interviewing, design, photography, leadership, spearheading projects, streamlining processes and more. Desires a full-time position with a company that provides resources and benefits to its employees.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
ï‚· Proficiency in InDesign ï‚· Computer Literate ï‚· Problem Solving ï‚· Streamline Processes ï‚· Multi-task Management ï‚· Project Management
ï‚· Team Leader ï‚· Deadline Oriented ï‚· Google Analytics, Sheets, Docs ï‚· Proficient with Social Media ï‚· Maintain Websites ï‚· Knowledge of AP Style
EXPERIENCE
06/2015 to Current Executive Editor Times News Group – Pekin, IL * Established new team to produce daily newspaper and five weeklies * Met company's Inner Circle grading requirements * Presented ideas to supervisors to streamline processes * Adapted to challenges of producing same product with fewer resources

03/2010 to 06/2015 Executive Editor Times Newspapers – Peoria, IL * Managed staff of 10 to produce five weekly newspapers, which won yearly Illinois Press Association awards * Led team to be first five of 11 newspapers in state to make company's Inner Circle program when it was implemented in 2010
05/2000 to 03/2010 Editor Times Newspapers – Peoria, IL * Won an Illinois Press Association award for column writing * Promoted to Executive Editor in 2010
EDUCATION
1992 Bachelor’s of Arts: Communications Illinois State University – Normal, IL

1989 Associate’s of Arts: Journalism Illinois Central College – East Peoria, IL

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/AFFILIATIONS
Graduate, East Peoria Citizens Police Academy (2001) Graduate, East Peoria Chamber of Comm

Desired Compensation / Salary:
$40,000/year

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