Drew Clayton - drew@quillstroke.com |
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Highlights and Qualifications
• Fluent in both Mac and Windows systems and programs, including MS Office and Photoshop; proficient in Quark, InDesign, Illustrator and MS Access; and have experience in FileMaker Pro, Final Cut Pro, Dreamweaver and basic HTML • Excelled in writing and editing courses in college • Literate Spanish; basic Italian • Medaled in collegiate speech and debate tournaments Professional Experience
Disney Family.com - North Hollywood, CA Associate Producer, Food & Travel 2007-Present • Helped launch Disney's flagship parenting and family site and ensure that it upholds the level of excellence associated with the brand Editor 2002-2007 • Assigned, edited and published written and photographic features in Las Vegas, Seattle, San Francisco and San Diego, highlighting most important new dining and entertainment locations while maintaining strict freelancer budget Tangent Entertainment / rant n rave - San Diego, CA Managing Editor 2005-2006
• Ran writing workshops for features staff to build skills and unified voice • Developed programming schedule with management team • Managed team of writers, assigned and edited their work and gave final approval for publishing • Conferred with Graphics staff to develop collateral art for articles and overall aesthetics of the website • Wrote occasional blogs and feature articles NORTH Magazine - San Diego, CA Contributing Writer/ Photographer 2003-2005
• As lead dining writer, reviewed eateries around San Diego, increasing local awareness of both the restaurants and the magazine • Researched topics and conducted interviews to flesh out current-events articles, always submitting in pristine condition before deadline • Photographed food for restaurant reviews and news stories like the '03 wildfires • Built relationships with press contacts Freelance - San Diego / Los Angeles, CA Writer, Photographer, Graphic Designer 2002-present
• Photograph news stories, food and weddings • Design business cards • Write collateral copy for business end of consumer websites Environmental Education Council for the Californias - San Diego, CA / Mexico Intern 2002-2003
• Translated correspondence and Council materials between English and Spanish • Joined in Council meetings to plan upcoming projects to improve air and water quality along the US / Mexico border Education
San Diego State University BA in Interdisciplinary Studies composed of International Security and Conflict Resolution, Biology and Chemistry Centers for Education & Technology Courses in graphics, page layout and web publishing software Side Interests I fill my time with writing and nature and concert photography. When I get too tired of sitting still, I cook dishes that are way too hard for me, seek out dining experiences that test my palate or pursue relaxing sports like surfing or rock climbing in Joshua Tree -- which, coincidentally, is a great excuse to utilize my photography even more. Volunteer Experience Scripps Memorial Hospital, San Diego '02 Volunteer: Nurses and doctors relied on me to assist them in caring for patients' basic needs so as to allow the staff more time in which to focus on the patients' medical needs. Braille Institute, San Diego '01 Volunteer: As a home skills instructor, I helped teach people with low and no vision how to navigate a kitchen and cook safely, thereby increasing their independence. Maranatha Chapel, San Diego '96-'98 Counselor: By interacting with high school students in casual programs and activities I was able to relate to them and provide a positive younger adult influence outside of the structured settings of school and home. The rapport we struck was used to help them build the life skills that would lead them toward a well balance adult life.
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