Ayren Jackson-Cannady

Bethesda, MD USA
7 Years Experience

Professional Experience

An accomplished and resourceful print and web writer/editor with an eye for the overlooked angle who can turn scientific facts and stats into energetic, reader-friendly text. Has an affinity for lipstick, Vitamin D, and boyfriend denim, having covered the service-driven beauty, health, and fashion beats for several years. Superior communications skills, able to effectively collaborate with editors, writers, designers, and photographers. Innovative taskmaster who has produced award-winning work. P.S. I blog, too.

Expertise

Editor 7 YearsWriter 7 YearsSocial Media 3 Years

Specialty

Fashion 5 YearsFitness 2 YearsBeauty 6 Years

Industries

Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines 6 YearsMagazine - Local/Regional magazines 2 YearsOnline/new media 3 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Time Out New York magazine (10+)
  • Lucky magazine (3-5)
  • SELF magazine (1-2)
  • Essence magazine (1-2)
  • New York magazine (3-5)
  • Modern Bride magazine (3-5)
  • AOL.com (10+)
  • MTVstyle.com (6-10)
  • FITNESS magazine (10+)
  • Quick and Simple magazine (10+)
  • Suede magazine (6-10)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

  • Ann Taylor Loft (6-10)

Other Work History

On staff at: FITNESS magazine, Quick and Simple magazine, Suede magazine, Time Out New York magazine

Computer Skills

Software: InCopy, InDesign, K4 Publishing System, Photoshop Platforms & Systems: Windows NT/2000/ME/XP, OS X (Mac) Software Packages: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Equipment

laptop, desktop, canon digital camera, flip video recorder, audio recorder

References

Available upon request.

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