Ingrid Sjostrand's Resume

Posted on: 2014-11-14

Areas of Expertise

- AP Style               - Copy Editing      - Fact-checking                    - Adobe InDesign - Microsoft Office

- Social Networking & Blogs             - SEO Optimization             - Word Press                        - Proofreading                

Professional Experience

Demand Media Studios

 – Content and social media company with popular brands and websites including eHow & Cracked –

Freelance Style Editor                                                                                                     June 2013 - Present

• Copy edit and proofread fashion-related articles following the guidelines of Demand Media and AP Style.
• Communicate with writers and editors to better understand the voice of the writer and provide edits.

Mogul Media

– New York City-based digital media company with a portfolio of digital brands and services –

Content Manager                                                                                                           April 2013 – June 2013

• Aggregate, edit and publish content on Mogul-owned sites and social network counterparts, building knowledge of Wordpress and social marketing.
• Re-purpose content and build relationships with guest contributors, benefiting communication, business relationships and writing skills.

Ambassador Magazine

– 20,000 circulation, bi-monthly metro Detroit lifestyle/fashion publication –

Editorial Associate                                                                                                    August 2012 – April 2013

• Promoted from intern role (January 2012 - August 2012) after former editor left, took on role of sole editor for the publication, which required quick learning and a self-starter attitude.
• Wrote 2 to 3 full length features for Ambassador, as well as for a second publication, The Detroiter — a magazine produced by the Detroit Regional Chamber
• Copy edited, created headlines and proofread all editorial content; allowing me to maintain and improve editing and AP Style skills.
• Organized, assembled bi-monthly events (Roundtable & Dinner Party) between 10 – 200 guests, enhancing networking, planning and organization.
• Built digital media and online journalism techniques through maintaining and updating Ambassador website
• Managed subscriptions and mailing lists
• Interviewed and managed editorial interns, allowing me to take on a leadership role and improve supervision skills.

Internships

Ambassador Magazine                                                                                              January 2012 – August 2012

– 20,000 circulation, bi-monthly metro Detroit lifestyle/fashion publication –

Hour Detroit                                                                                                         September 2011 – December 2011

— Monthly, award-winning metro Detroit city magazine with a minimum of 45,000 copies circulated –

The Oakland Press                                                                                                February 2011 – September 2011

— Oakland County daily newspaper publishing since 1972 with a minimum circulation of 65,197 –

Other Experience

Adecco USA                                                                                                                      

— The world’s largest provider of HR services with headquarters based in Switzerland —

Recruiter                                                                                                                            June 2013 - Present

• Responsible for managing a multi-line phone service, pulling resumes and performing intake phone interviews, improving and maintaining communication and interview skills.

Target                                                                 

Front End Assistant Manager                                                                                            June 2004 – August 2012

• Conceived & produced weekly Front End Newsletter in order to maintain journalism skills while working retail.
• Managed multiple work centers – bettering multi-tasking and organization skills, while cultivating sense of urgency.

Education

Grand Valley State University                                                                                                     August 2010

Bachelors of Science — Journalism; Minor — Psychology