Communications Specialist

1. Karen Rizkallah
5655 29th Street Cir E
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-704-5497
Karen.rizkallah@gmail.com
Career Focus Writer/Editor with a progressive organization offering opportunities for diverse growth and
development.
Summary of
Experience
 Highly skilled writer experienced in writing essays, reports, reviews, internet business listings, business
memos, store meeting scripts, social media, and blog contribution.
 Well-versed in proofreading, and conducting research and documentation.
 Strong command of the English language; familiar with all writing styles.
 Highly articulate, analytical and driven individual.
 Business management and marketing experience.
Education B.A., Communications/Professional Writing - University of Southern New
Hampshire, Manchester, NH (3.8 GPA)
2015
Professional
Experience
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher/Newsletter Editor - Waldorf School of Sarasota
Assists Kindergarten teacher with daily Kindergarten rhythms. Edits and formats
content for publication of weekly school newsletter.
Content Writer- Demand Media Studios
Writes online content with an emphasis on career-related topics
Freelance Writer/Editor – Patch.com, Shelby, MI
 Visited and interviewed local business owners.
 Conducted extensive research regarding local area businesses.
 Wrote comprehensive, detailed and creative business listings to be published on
Patch.com Directory.
6/14-Present
9/12-Present
10/10-2/11
Box Office Evening Manager – Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota, FL
 Initiated and supported ongoing patron relationships.
 Participated in providing the theatre arts to the Sarasota community, outreach
via ticket sales and subscriptions.
 Encouraged and motivated staff to enthusiastically engage with patrons and
provided consistent quality service.
 Completed nightly cash and credit reconciliation for three separate companies
functioning through single box office.
9/06 – 9/08
Store Manager – Cinnabon, Sterling Heights, MI
 Implemented new and innovative ways to increase sales and motivate staff.
Consistently earned monthlymerit bonus for sales 9% over LY.
 Drove sales growth by demonstrating innovative guest interactions and
suggestive sales techniques via product sampling.
 Set-up marketing programs and trained employees accordingly; sought local
marketing programs and opportunities.
 Maintained thorough understanding of accounting practices (P&L, cash flow,
operating profit, accounts payable/receivable, etc.)
5/05 - 7/06

2. Computer Skills
Honors and
Memberships
 Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Blogging • Microsoft Office Suite
•Adobe CC Suite
 The National Society of Leadership and Success Member
 Southern New Hampshire University Editing Board Member
 Alpha Sigma Lambda Sigma Phi National Honor Society Member
 Alpha Chi National College Honor Scholarship Society Member
 Waldorf School of Sarasota Board of Trustees, Secretary