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Leah L. Culler
206-707-9258
leah@cullercopy.com
ABOUT ME:
I am an experienced, detail-oriented writer and editor who is passionate about crafting messages using the language and tone that best appeals to a given audience.
SKILLS:
• Writing, editing and proofreading
• Organization and project management
• Leadership and team-building
• Writing and editing for the Web using SEO; knowledge of HTML and Web metrics
• Print design experience; knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite software and other software packages
• Training and documentation
• Knowledge of AP style
• Familiarity with various social networking tools
EXPERIENCE:
Culler Copy, Seattle, April 2010-present
Owner/editor
• Write and edit a range of content for a variety of clients, including Microsoft, the University of Washington and a number of small businesses
MAQ Software, Redmond, April 2009 – April 2010
Producer/editor for MSN Real Estate
• Edited and published stories online, using SEO strategies to maximize traffic
• Tracked short -term and long-term keyword trends and other Web metrics to ensure optimal user experience
• Maintained editorial calendar and collaborated with photo editors and partners for image selection
• Promoted content using social-networking tools such as Twitter and Facebook
The Seattle Times, Seattle, April 2006 – December 2008
Front page editor, February 2008 – December 2008
• Selected and edited stories and oversaw presentation for A1, the most important page for news and circulation
• Oversaw production of other sections and ensured efficient workflow
• Adapted on deadline to breaking news
• Responded appropriately to often irate readers
Wire editor, March 2007 – February 2008
• Selected and edited stories from wire services for print and Web products
Desk editor, April 2006 – December 2008
• Edited special projects, including complicated charts, graphics and data sets
• Worked constructively with reporters and other editors to improve content and ensure accuracy
Daily Herald, Provo, Utah, June 2003 – August 2005
City editor, July 2004 – August 2005
• Led a staff of eight reporters in producing a complete, timely news report
• Brainstormed and coordinated project stories
• Planned news coverage; set priorities and goals for staff
News editor, December 2003 – July 2004
• Supervised a seven-person copy and design desk, maintaining a high standard of accuracy
• Designed and edited the newspaper’s front page daily
• Conducted training sessions for staff copy editors; maintained an internal style guide
• Gave regular feedback and managed performance and personnel issues
Copy editor, June 2003 – December 2003
• Edited and designed various sections of the newspaper
Other relevant experience and projects
• Training and experience as a public relations representative
• Worked as editor of The Snoqualmie Valley Record, a community newspaper in Snoqualmie, Wash.
• Freelance editing of technical materials and documentation
• Volunteer experience, including teaching children to read, feeding the homeless and writing and editing documents and brochures for various nonprofits
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in print journalism, Utah State University, 2001
HONORS:
• Editor for “Chihuly Inc.,” a three-part Times series in August 2006 that was awarded first prize in the enterprise reporting category of the C.B. Blethen Memorial Awards
• Daily Herald Employee of the Month, July 2004
• Associated Press award for coverage of fires at Mesa Verde National Park in 2000