Tara L. Jeske

Walla Walla, WA USA
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarajeske
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Professional Experience

Award-winning communications professional with 18 years of experience in science, higher education and health editing and writing. Expert publication planner and editorial manager. Enthusiastic creative who is passionate about clear, concise communication.

Expertise

Editor
15 Years
Writer
14 Years
Researcher
10 Years

Specialty

Education
2 Years
Health
12 Years
Science
3 Years

Industries


Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
10 Years
Academia Administration
2 Years
Other
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

18 Years

Other Work History

Editor, Coffey Communications, 9 years and 9 months Media Relations Coordinator, Walla Walla University, 1 year and 11 months Administrative & Marketing Assistant, Miller Consulting Engineers, 2 years and 8 months Medical Journalism Intern, Coffey Communications, 2 years and 1 month

Computer Skills

Word, Excel, HTML, Dreamweaver, OS X, Windows XP.

Equipment

Laptop.

Awards

-Gold, MarCom Awards, 2014, Health Today Aug-Nov, Centegra Health System -Gold, Advertising/Magazine, Hermes Creative Awards, 2013, Healthy Living Summer, Sonora Regional Medical Center -Silver, Publication/External, Healthcare Marketing Awards, 2010, DiscoverRush, Rush University Medical Center -Silver, Publication/External, Healthcare Advertising Awards, 2009, DiscoverRush -Merit, Publication/External, Healthcare Advertising Awards, 2009, HouseCall, CHRISTUS Hospital, St. Elizabeth & St. Mary -Gold, Aster Awards, 2008, DiscoverRush -Merit, Publication/External, Healthcare Advertising Awards, 2008, DiscoverRush -Gold, Newsletter, Healthcare Advertising Awards, 2008, Looking Healthward, Highmark Health Insurance Company -Merit, Publication/External, Healthcare Advertising Awards, 2006, DiscoverRush -Bronze, Publication/External, Healthcare Advertising Awards, 2005, DiscoverRush -Silver, Aster Awards, 2005, DiscoverRush

Showcase

Editing Samples

This story on cancer treatment research was produced for Rush University Medical Center's publication, Discover Rush.
This story was produced for the Rush University Medical Center publication, Discover Rush, and features physicians who reap the benefits of volunteering in their spare time.

Writing Samples

This six-page spread for Walla Walla University's alumni magazine, Westwind, features five alumni who have pursued their dreams.