Emily Bialkowski
writer/editor
photographer/manager
Versatile, dependable and agreeable, Emily Bialkowski has over a decade of writing and photography experience and has produced copy and photography for some of the largest newspapers in the country and a few of the smallest. Emily has managed national pharmaceutical accounts, newspapers, customers and balancing work with family.
Emily Bialkowski
/bio
106 Main Street, Gays Mills WI 54631
QUALIFICATIONS/AWARDS:
Media Person of the Year for the March of Dimes-Wisconsin. Named to the National Association of Executive and Professional Women. Ability to use multi-media communication tools. Dependable, pleasant disposition.
EMPLOYMENT:
April 2014 - Current
Customer Relations Manager, GoMacro
Manage and grow current customer base. Take orders via phone, fax and email, track orders, document account changes, answer questions, problem solve, cold call and offer suggestions to improve the customer’s experience with GoMacro’s organic energy bars.
June 2012 – April 2014
General manager/editor Caledonia Argus
Oversee staff of seven at newspaper office with an emphasis on meeting company revenue goals while giving equal attention to the newspaper’s editorial content. Produce weekly newspaper, including writing and editing content, page design, assist advertising staff with selling of special sections and maintain a connection with community by attending civic, school and non-profit events.
Sept. 2011 – June 2012
Account manager/marketing assistant, Florajen Probiotics
Call on existing accounts in an effort to boost Florajen sales and grow their familiarity with the company’s product line. Assist marketing with large mailing pieces. Write and proofread company’s marketing material in a voice that attracts medical client base. Document account notes and create transactions in QuickBooks.
August 2010 – Sept. 2011
Freelance writer, BlockShopper
Produce real estate and business features for the BlockShopper, a syndicated news service working with the country's largest daily newspapers, including but not limited to The Chicago Tribune, Houston Chronicle, Connecticut Post and San Francisco Chronicle. Work from home and exchange stories, information and photos via the company's ftp site and Google based online data system. Establish contacts and research and write stories assigned to by editor in a deadline-driven atmosphere.
June 2000 - Aug. 2010
Editor, Reedsburg Times-Press
Direct editorial staff of three, perform appraisals of their performance and hire and train new employees when necessary. Negotiate the flow of information and prioritize its place, or lack thereof, in the newspaper. Edit copy, design and layout newspaper pages before sending to print. Produce news stories and photographs. Write a weekly column that discusses local issues. Act as administrator for our website and update its content. Plan and execute special events such as the mayoral forum, acting as a moderator when necessary.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree, English writing, Edgewood College, Madison
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