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I'm Lauren. Welcome to my Folio: mediaPRO page! I'm looking for writing/editing/advertising/PR jobs in Richmond, VA, so if you have any leads feel free to let me know! Thank you!
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Lauren Rinker
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Lauren Rinker's Discussions
Rates for article writing: what's the standard?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Eddie Lee Rider, Jr. Oct 12.
Value of Tweetbook, the Facebook for Tweeters
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Convertito Sep 2.
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Hi Lauren:
It really depends upon the publication as well as your experience with the editor. $0.25/word isn't all bad for your first time around, especially considering who is paying (universities don't have big budgets). As an editor, I tend to...
Hi Lauren: Superb job! Do you have other pics from the event?
I have the hardest time posting links on here! Here is the link:
http://issuu.com/tedrandler/docs/sbq_9/7
My apologies!
Writer's Market is the bible of information sources for writers. I update my copy every three years or so. TONS of info.
This about sums it up:
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/friends
I love managing 12 logins to self-promote.
Hi Debra,
Thank you so much for this information! I will definitely check this publication out. It sounds like it will be very benficial to me as I Iam just starting my writing career. The quote i was given did sound fair to me, but I just want t...
Profile Information
- Title:
- Job Seeker
- Media Type:
- Publishing
- Media Realm:
- Associations, City & Regional, Creative Agency
- Home Region:
- Mid Atlantic
- Past Companies & Brands
- Palari Publishing, LLP
*The Greater Richmond Grid
*Sports Backers Quarterly
- I'm Looking For:
- Friends, Networking, Jobs, Inspiration
- Professional Background: (Resume)
- SUMMARY
A writing professional with a focus on creating articles and copy, editing, and publishing. Responsibilities include serving as a communications liaison, generating ideas for publications, and promoting publications through social networking. Career aspiration is to work in marketing, advertising, and/or publishing fields as a writer and proofreader of various publications.
Writing and editing Social media networking
Idea generation for articles/copy Promotion of product
EXPERIENCE
Virginia Union University
September 2009-Present
Writer, University Publications
• Writing articles for the 2009 President's Annual Report on a variety of subjects, from the history of the Richmond Community Hospital and its ties to the University to Homecoming and Convocation.
Palari Publishing LLP
April 2009-August 2009
Writing/Editorial Intern
• Pitched ideas, interviewed subjects, wrote articles for Sports Backers Quarterly and The Greater Richmond Grid
• Photographed subjects for articles in Sports Backers Quarterly and The Greater Richmond Grid
• Edited fiction and nonfiction books, including Feng Shui Love by Joan Davis and Lisa Hyatt
•Created and maintained a Facebook Fan Page and Twitter Page for Sports Backers Quarterly
Florida State University College of Law
August 2007- December 2008
Travel Representative and Faculty Support Assistant
• Created and implemented the use of flyers to enforce University travel guidelines
• Contributed travel flyer to New Faculty Member Handbook per request of Fiscal Director
• Recognized for editing article for law Professor Jack Van Doren in the Gonzaga Law Review
Florida State University Athletic Academic Support
October 2004- August 2007
Tutor
• Instructed athletes to implement new techniques in writing and communication courses
• Edited papers and provided constructive criticism for various assignments
• Guided athletes on how to improve time management skills
• Mentored athletes in strengthening their academics
FSU Department of English: Directed Individual Study
January 2007- August 2007
Head Teaching and Research Assistant for Dr. Kay Picart
• Edited and proofread forthcoming books by English Professor Dr. Picart for publication
• Researched information for Dr. Picart’s book on the philosophy of ballroom dance
• Graded undergraduate students’ exams and edited essays
EDUCATION
Florida State University
August 2007
Bachelor of Arts, English and Psychology
Cumulative GPA: 3.78, Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s List: Fall 2004-Summer 2007; President’s List: Spring 2005
Florida State University, Department of English Graduate Studies
Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing
June 2007-December 2008
• Edited second edition of “A Retirement Guide for Elders” by Alice Hinson
• Created brochure for a fictional non-profit organization using Adobe InDesign
• Peer-edited fictional and technical documents by hand and electronically
PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCES/SKILLS/AWARDS
• Social Media Club Richmond Chapter, Folio: Media Pro Magazine and eMedia Publishing Professional and Social Network
• Writing, Editing, Microsoft Office, Organization, Time Management, Attention to Detail
• Honors Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Eta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi, Psi Chi, Golden Key, National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Personal Interests
- Reading, writing, film, coffee, Netflix, social media networking, music, education, meeting new people.
- Education:
- BA, English and Psychology, Florida State University; Graduate Certificate in Editing and Publishing, Florida State University Department of Graduate English Studies
- Other Web Profile or Personal Web Site
- http://www.twitter.com/Lauren_Rinker
- My LinkedIn
- My Facebook
- Other Web Profile URL or Personal Web Site
- http://laurenrinker.blogspot.com/
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
Lauren Rinker's Photos
Lauren Rinker's Blog
Sports Backers Quarterly Article: "Making It Happen: Metropolitan Sports Backers Earn National Acclaim from Peer Associations"
I couldn't copy and paste the text of the article into this blog, so I have provided the link to the article below:
Sports Backers Quarterly, Volume 2, Issue 9, July/August
Sports Backers Quarterly, Volume 2, Issue 9, July/August
Posted on September 5, 2009 at 3:31pm — 1 Comment
SBQ Article: "The Half Marathon Picks Up Steam"
Ro Gammon Takes on the Half Marathon
While many Richmond area runners have already begun training for the SunTrust Richmond Marathon on November 14, this year offers a new challenge: the McDonald’s Half Marathon, which will take place the same day. Ro Gammon--a history teacher at Powhatan High School, pers… Continue
Posted on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
The Greater Richmond Grid Article: "Cubicle Swansong" (Online Article)
An evovling workforce necessitates changes in workplace design.
Richmond architectural and interior design specialists had the opportunity to learn about the constant changes of work environments at the Virginia Interior Design Association (IIDA), Virginia/West Virginia Chapter’s Spring Continuing Education and Social Event at the Children’s Museum of Richmond on June 22. Erin Boden, LEED, AP, Architectural and Design Specialist for Allsteel, Atlanta, discussed several topics of which design s… Continue
Richmond architectural and interior design specialists had the opportunity to learn about the constant changes of work environments at the Virginia Interior Design Association (IIDA), Virginia/West Virginia Chapter’s Spring Continuing Education and Social Event at the Children’s Museum of Richmond on June 22. Erin Boden, LEED, AP, Architectural and Design Specialist for Allsteel, Atlanta, discussed several topics of which design s… Continue
Posted on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
Grid Article: "The Beautiful People"
Richmond-area models, photographers, makeup artists, and hairstylists have the opportunity to showcase their talent and network with professionals at Model Mondays.
The event is held every Monday night this summer through August 17, 7:30pm to 12:00am at Xscape nightclub at 814 West Grace Street. Originally s… Continue
Posted on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
Grid Blurb: "Fernando Luna Vera"
Fernando Luna Vera, a native of Columbia and a Chemistry graduate student at Virginia Commonwealth University, first discovered his love of the Canal Walk at a festive time.
“Last Halloween night during my typical walk through the streets of Downtown Richmond, I found a very curious congregation of… Continue
Posted on September 5, 2009 at 3:30pm —
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:26am on August 28, 2009,
Tyler Darden said… - Thanks for the invite!
- At 1:12pm on June 18, 2009,
Jennifer Helen said…
- I just came across your profile in this network. I would like to extend an invitation to join Allvoices.com. It’s a citizen journalist site. We discuss, debate, post news and report news about everything under the sun. Allvoices also has a Very incentive program for writers and they can make money writing. Register here allvoices.com and start contributing.
- At 5:45am on April 4, 2009,
Anjan Das said… - Hi Laren,
smhow u are nt connected to my network, did u accept my invite.
cheers,
Anjan
- At 7:46am on March 28, 2009,
Anjan Das said…
- Hi Lauren,
i am adding you to my network, i am a media professional from India.
Hope thats ok with you.
cheers,
Anjan
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