Professional/Personal Overview
An accomplished, prolific writer/editor who has covered everything from political news to feature stories to animal welfare, crisis communication and public relations at home and abroad. I am a convincing writer who files accurate stories on time. Holly Kelsey-Henry pitches your organization with clarity and authority. I am also an accomplished public speaker and award winning journalist. Your story will be told in an engaging and lively manner.
Work Info
Expertise
Coordinator
10 Years
Copy Editor
10 Years
Writer
20 Years
Specialty
Environment & Nature
10 Years
Lifestyle
10 Years
Humor
20 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Lake Superior Zoological Society (11+), Wildcat Sanctuary (11+), Examiner.com (3-5)
Other Work History
Editor of Living North Magazine, freelance writer, copy editor, crisis communications, media advisor to Member of Australian Parliament
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, computer literate
Equipment
Laptop, digital camera
Work Permits & Visas
Australian and US citizenship
References
Peter Pruett, Lake Superior Zoological Society Director of Animal Management (218) 591-9243, Trista Campbell, Lead Keeper, Wildcat Sanctuary (847) 682-7173, Leslee LeRoux, Niche Publications Manager, Duluth News Tribune, (218) 390-9148
Awards
Australian Provencial Newspapers, Best Feature, Sawyer County Record, best niche publication, Nominated for Northwest Regional Emmy
Associations
Media Bistro, Public Relations Society of America
Other
University of Wisconsin, Associates Degre in Communications, University of Eau Claire, Communications, University of Superior, Wiscons, Communications, Political Science
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Minneapolis-St Paul, MN. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.