Abby Carney

1911 W. 36th St. Austin, TX 78731 USA

http://www.abbycarney.com

7 Years Experience

Professional Experience

A well-published freelancer, I've split time between corporate copywriting and social media projects and covered anything from Berlin's tech and entrepreneurial scene to best farming practices. I have a joy for storytelling, and enjoy using different forms of media to share with an audience.

Expertise

Writer 7 YearsEditor 5 YearsReporter 7 Years

Specialty

Entrepreneurship 2 YearsFood 2 YearsWomen's Issues 2 Years

Industries

Magazine - Local/Regional magazines 5 YearsOnline/new media 3 YearsNewspaper - Community 5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Manderley, LLC (1-2)
SAY Media (1-2)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Blinkist (1-2)
Codemotion (1-2)
Scoutmob (6-10)
Gold Seal Reviews (3-5)

Associations

Former Society of Professional Journalists for Students Georgia State University chapter Secretary

Other Work History

Gidsy, Community Manager (internship)- Summer 2012 The Signal, Sports & Entertainment Reporter- 2008-2011

Technical Skills

Adobe Photoshop Adobe InDesign

Foreign Language Skills

Enough German to get by (in Germany).

Computer Skills

All Microsoft Suite programs All Google Apps Basic HTML Garageband iPhoto Editing iMovie

Equipment

Audio recorder Macbook Air Nikon point & shoot camera (has gotten me consistently published)

Work Permits & Visas

All valid/US citizen Prior German work visa--can re-obtain EU freelance visa if needed

References

Liza Dunning, Editor-in-Chief at Scoutmob Gray Chapman, Editor at Scoutmob