Jaymi Curley

Atlanta, GA USA
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Professional Experience

Professional editor/writer with a dedication to producing quality copy absolutely on deadline. My main work is producing quality B2C marketing materials. I've carved out a freelance niche for myself in the Southeast focusing on food writing, with an emphasis on restaurateur profiles, parenting/education articles, and legal issues for the layperson. I also do bio and publicity kit writing upon request.

Expertise

Copy Editor
7 Years
Fact-Checker
5 Years
Production (print)
6 Years

Specialty

Education
12 Years
Food
8 Years
Lifestyle
4 Years

Industries


Academia Teaching
12 Years
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
2 Years
Magazine - Trade magazines/publications (B2B)
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

9 Years

Computer Skills

InDesign, Photoshop, Mac, MS Office, Quark Express, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, HTML, Adobe Acrobat

References

Dora Burke, Restaurant Forum, Atlanta, GA Kirsten Palladino Ott, The Sunday Paper, Atlanta, GA, Steve Stevens, Editor, Gainesville, FL Blane Bachelor, Author, San Francisco, CA

Showcase

Published Articles

It's Tailgate Time!
(Jack Magazine 10/1/2010)
Regional men's magazine piece on upscale tailgating with hints and tips.
How to Choose a Cell Phone Plan for Your Business
(Inc.com 5/24/2011)
Every business needs to keep their people connected and communicating. Here is how to select a cell phone plan to meet the needs of your staff while keeping costs low.
Preparing Your Home For Winter
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 12/8/2011)
Published blog entry for corporate blog - marketing division. Serves as a companion piece to print and web directory.
Ring The Alarm
(Upscale Magazine 9/1/2008)
An investigation of behavior disorders in children and what parents can do when they suspect there may be a problem.
How Serious Are You About Identity Theft
(Restaurant Forum 11/1/2007)
Piece for a trade magazine on ways restaurant owners can prevent identity theft and the consequences of non-compliance with best practices.
From One Generation to the Next
(Restaurant Forum 5/1/2008)
Cover story profiling Atlanta restaurateur Jeff Safari, in which he shares his secrets of success: trust, family and hard work.
Want Homegrown Fruit? Tips for Growing Fruit Trees
(EBSCO Research Blog 2/18/2014)
Advice for homeowners on selecting and maintaining fruit trees on their residential property.
Common Home Insects that Plague Your Personal Space
(EBSCO Research Blog 6/21/2012)
Warm summer months often mean throwing open windows to invite in fresh air, sunshine, and, unfortunately, some decidedly unwelcome insects. These uninvited guests can be extremely difficult to get rid of, so it's important to educate yourself on the most common household insects.
Insight into Common Lawn Problems
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 4/12/2012)
Understanding the Lawn Treatment Lingo
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 4/19/2012)
Your Basement Lighting Options
(EBSCO Research Blog 9/18/2013)
Whatever use you make of your finished basement, one very important piece of the design must not be overlooked: the lighting. If the lighting in the basement is inadequate or ill-suited to its new purpose, the room will never live up to its full potential.
Waterproofing Watchwords For Homeowners
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 3/1/2012)
Tips to maintaining a healthy yard
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 4/5/2012)
Taking Care of Spot's Spots: Removing Pet Urine Stains and Smells
(EBSCO Research Blog 8/9/2012)
There are over 85 million households in the United States that include cats and/or dogs among their members. That's over 85 million carpets, rugs, and floors with the potential to be ruined with pet urine stains and odors. But with the help of a professional carpet and upholstery cleaning company...
Benefits of Using a Pro for Holiday Decorating
(EBSCO Research Blog 12/4/2013)
Blog article describing the benefits of using professional for winter holiday decoration.
Preventing Water Intrusion Problems Before They Start!
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 2/9/2012)
Published blog entry for corporate blog - marketing division. Serves as a companion piece to print and web directory.
Choosing the Best Types of Glass for Your Windows (Part 1 of 2)
(EBSCO Research 12/18/2012)
Choosing the right glass for your windows can help you make that "hole in the wall" work for you; through the design of and additions to the glass, you can have windows that perform at optimum efficiency throughout the year.
Courtesy Call
(Upscale Magazine 4/1/2009)
A service piece in a national pub on the importance of teaching good manners to your children.
What Do Pest Control Companies Do? A Typical Day in Your Technician's Life
(EBSCO Research 3/14/2013)
A day in the work life of a pest control technician is a busy one. [This article was crafted from an interview with Rusty Markland from PestNow.]
Shivering in Your Home? Learn About Different Types of Heat Loss (Part 1 of 2)
(EBSCO Research 2/19/2013)
Freezing inside your house during the winter is not only bad for your dental work, it's bad for your pocketbook, too. There are many places throughout your home where you could be losing heat. All that warmth leaking outside isn't free, and you'll soon begin to notice its effect on your energy bill.
Shivering in Your Home? Learn About Different Types of Heat Loss (Part 2 of 2)
(EBSCO Research 2/21/2013)
Part 1 of this blog post discussed one of the most obvious culprits of heat loss: inadequate insulation. But there are plenty of other vulnerabilities in your home's "energy envelope."
It's Tailgate Time!
(Wine Report 8/15/2007)
Tailgating, once a simple parking-lot party for die-hard football fans, has exploded in recent years to become an all-out social event.
What to Drink with What You Eat
(Wine Report 2/1/2007)
A sidebar with a book review and more resources on the subject of food and beverage pairings.
Choosing the Best Types of Glass for Your Windows (Part 2 of 2)
(EBSCO Research 12/20/2012)
Discussed in Part 1 of this blog, multi-pane windows have become the standard in the industry due to their insulating power. In addition to having multiple panes, a professional can apply important coatings or treatments to your windows that will affect their energy efficiency.
The Lawn View - Great Grasses for the Area
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 4/26/2012)
Leg Work
(Sequential Tart 9/1/2002)
Clothes may not make the woman, but the right pair of shoes can have a transforming effect. A lighthearted essay on getting a leg up.
Give It The Old College Try
(Jack Magazine 3/15/2011)
Preventive health advice for men of a certain age with a fun, readable angle.
Preparing For Divorce
(Jack Magazine 10/1/2010)
"There are things a man needs to know if he is going to survivie a divorce in Florida." - Service piece with a legal slant for a regional men's magazine.
Waterproofing - The Installation
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 2/16/2012)
Greening the Waterproofing Industry
(EBSCO Research - Blog Atlanta 2/23/2012)
What Do Pest Control Companies Do? A Typical Day in Your Technician's Life
(EBSCO Research 3/14/2013)
A day in the work life of a pest control technician is a busy one. Pest management companies service residential customers as well as businesses and corporate clients...
A Little Baked
(DailyCandy Atlanta 7/17/2009)
A quick introduction to the newest bake shop in Atlanta.
Building a Fireplace Fire the Right Way
(EBSCO Research Blog 11/21/2013)
Researched how-to piece on correctly building fire and taking safety precautions.
Hidden Spaces in Your Home: How to Make the Most of Them
(EBSCO Research 9/30/2013)
Your Sunroom Addition: Steps and Requirements
(EBSCO Research 9/25/2013)
Though adding a sunroom isn't as thorny an undertaking as a major addition or renovation, it's still a construction project, and great care must be taken. The planning stage of adding a sunroom is the most critical, and many decisions will determine the final success of your addition.

Additional Writing Samples

Short Professional Biography: K. Herman
(Katie Herman - Equine Instructor 9/30/2010)
A biography for an equine instructor and trainer to be featured on a equine school website. Katie needed a rewrite of her old bio and requested that the new one feature her equine accomplishments and make her sound more polished.
Radio Script - Ad for Publix
(3/1/2009)
Proposed radio script for Publix (grocery) Essential Meals advertisement.

Design Work

(9/8/2024)

Resume

My Resume
(9/8/2024)
An overview of my professional experience with a list of my primary skills.