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  Sylvia Lewis
 
Professional/Personal Overview
  New York City writer, copy editor, PR pro. Line by line I can polish your content into gold-star material. My press releases generate thousands of media impressions. Let's capture your family story as part of your legacy. Hire me as a writer, copy editor, public relations consultant or instructor today!(http://www.yonarrative.com)
Work Info
 
Expertise
content consultant, multicultural media 8 Years
Copy Editor 18 Years
Writer 18 Years
Specialty
Arts & Humanities 18 Years
Education 18 Years
Government 15 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
25 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Examiner.com (11+), Children's Advocate (11+), KIP Business Report (11+), Boston Globe (11+), The Montclarion (11+), Oakland Tribune (11+), Pacific News Service (11+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Graham Windham Agency (11+), Holy Names College (11+), International Women's Transportation Seminar (11+), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (11+), Smith College (11+), Transit Veterans Association (11+), Broadway Producers Assn. (3-5), Eastern Mennonite University (3-5)
Other Work History
I am a seasoned journalist with excellent editorial skills honed at daily newspapers and in social media. I segued into multicultural public relations and marketing as founder/publisher one of New York City's largest community newspapers. My passion for "the story" translates easily into corporate communications and personal legacy projects. Let me take your editorial projects to new heights. Let's create buzz for your business with your stories. Hire me as your freelance writer, copy editor, editor or PR consultant today!
Computer Skills
Adept at Word, Excel, InDesign, InCopy, QuarkXpress, Photoshop, PageMaker, Power Point
Technical Skills
As a former daily newspaper copy editor, I can handle most editing styles: APA/MLA, Chicago Manual of Style, Associated Press and New York Times. I can adjust to most any specific local style you may prefer. I am also a 'backpack' journalist and can shoot and edit my own photos and video. Hire me as your freelance editor, writer, copy editor or PR consultant today!
Equipment
Mac Book Pro, Mac Mini, Olympus Digital Voice Recorder, Flip HD Mini Digital Video Recorder, Sony IC Recorder, Panasonic DVD-LA 95 player, Ipad4
Foreign Language Skills
N/A
Work Permits & Visas
US passport
Unions
Freelancers Union
References
"We definitely increased our visibility, membership and sold more books because of Sylvia's public relations efforts. We were lucky to get her on our team." Susan Hutchinson, CEO, Coming to the Table, Eastern Mennonite University

"We called Sylvia "eagle eyes"! She's fun, fast, efficient and caught some doozies on our public service notices." MTA spokesperson
Awards
MTA Multimedia Award for creating marketing collateral for Occupational Health Department and Annual Health Fairs; NY State Governor's African American Excellence in Leadership in Public Service/MLK Award for editorial series "Transit Workers, The Unsung Heroes of 9/11";Telly Award for documentary on Granville T. Woods for NYC Subway Centennial Commission; Woman of the Year, Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, as publisher of a community newspaper.
Associations
National Association of Black Journalists, NY Women in Communications, Association of Personal Historians, Editors & Publishers Association
Other
I am an award winning New York City journalist, educator and PR consultant. I am passionate about my work and your happiness and satisfaction. I go the 'extra mile' and can hit the ground running. Let's get started today!
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near New York, NY. I am willing to travel anywhere. I have a driver's license.
Work Samples
 
(Examiner.com, 9/15/2012)
Dosa, an ultimate Indian street food makes its way to Tribeca. A review.
(Examiner.com, 8/28/2012)
BET Networks announces its multi-platform political coverage of the 2012 election campaign.
Writing Sample  
(Examiner.com, 7/27/2012)
When an American black boy gets adopted, it's almost a miracle. This story features little Key, 7, who was adopted by a Black couple and takes a stark look at African American adoptions.
Contact Info
  Sylvia Lewis
New York, NY 
USA

Tel: 888-855-3078
E-Mail: sylviawonglewis@gmail.com
Website: http://www.yonarrative.com

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