Abby Higgs

Baltimore, MD USA
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Professional Experience

A seasoned freelancer, I've written for large and small media sites alike. My reputation as a dependable writer relies on the thorough research I conduct, the strict deadlines I meet, and the close contact I keep with editors.

Expertise

Reporter
4 Years
Writer
7 Years

Specialty

Lifestyle
4 Years
Women's Issues
7 Years
Finance
1 Year

Industries


Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
7 Years
Online/new media
4 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

7 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Moneymorning.com (6-10), Bustle (1-2), Huffington Post (3-5), What Weekly (6-10)

Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver

Foreign Language Skills

German

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, OS 10, Windows 10, basic HTML, basic CSS, Lovelace, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite

Equipment

Laptop, Audio Recording Apps, Digital Camera

References

Sandy Franks, Money Map Press, sfranks@moneymappress.com; Rachel Krantz, Bustle, rachel@bustle.com; Noah Michelson, Huffington Post, noah.michelson@huffingtonpost.com

Awards

Recognized as Emerging Nonfiction Writer of Baltimore, 2009, UrbaniteBaltimore magazine

Showcase

Published Samples

This is my complete online portfolio of published articles.
Interview and report on Saint Harridan's clothing line for androgynous women.
Complete profile of my articles published on The Huffington Post

General

This is my most recent article, completed on 2/9/2015, currently being pitched to various sources.