Meredith Pratt

Washington, DC USA
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Professional Experience

In just a few years, I've been on the fast track to developing a wealth of experience editing, producing and writing for travel, lifestyle, consumer, industry and trade publications. Working with designers, freelancers, clients and colleagues, I've grown to meet the unique challenges of these publications head on with a cool head, a creative mind and recognized skill. My work has run the gamut from luxury homes to boldfaced names and from local events to international travel. My writing has appeared in Executive Travel Magazine, Frommer's, Globe Pequot Press, WaterSki Magazine, Washington Flyer, Home & Design, WebMD the Magazine, Baltimore Magazine, Cleveland Clinic Magazine and more.

Expertise

Editor
3 Years
Writer
5 Years

Specialty

Lifestyle
3 Years
Travel
3 Years
Other, Specify
3 Years

Industries


Magazine - Local/Regional magazines
3 Years
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
3 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

5 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Home and Design Magazine (3-5), Health Monitor Magazine (1-2)

Foreign Language Skills

Some Spanish

Computer Skills

In Design CS2 and CS3, Word, Quark, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint, Mac, Windows XP

Equipment

laptop, desktop, DSL

Work Permits & Visas

U.S. Citizen with valid passport

References

Supplied upon request

Associations

Active Member: National Press Club, Washington, DC

Showcase

Writing

Northern Exposure
(Washington Flyer 9/1/2006)
Travel feature story on Montreal for Flyer's annual arts issue in 2006. The article appeared in Check In, a department in Flyer covering travel trends and interesting locales.
European Charm
(Home & Design 7/1/2007)
A sample story on interior designer Fabiola Martens' home in Georgetown, Washington, D.C. The article includes information on the architecture, design, history and specifications behind the Italian-style house. Appeared in Home & Design's annual Designers at Home issue.
Spain's New Reign
(Washington Flyer 9/1/2007)
Traveled to Madrid for international feature on the city's culture, arts, theatre and music for Flyer's annual fall arts issue.
"Valor and Vision: Health Heroes"
(WebMD the Magazine 11/1/2007)
Researched, interviewed and wrote profile on Dr. Craig Lambrecht for WebMD's annual feature, "Health Heroes," honoring everyday people in the U.S. who have accomplished medical feats.
Earn Miles/Burn Miles
(Washington Flyer 7/1/2005)
Sample of travel feature written for Flyer, highlighting two towns—one for logging long-distance and the other as a weekend escape.
The New U
(Executive Travel Magazine 6/10/2008)
A local perspective on one of D.C.'s burgeoning neighborhoods.
Tasteful Choice
(Washington Flyer 5/1/2007)
I traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to report on the opening of the Hilton Beach Resort and the emerging trend of new luxury hotels in a town known for its spring breakers. Story appeared in Flyer's annual Food Issue.
Deborah Gibson
(Health Monitor Magazine 6/1/2008)
How did star singer Deborah Gibson overcome her often debilitating panic attacks? An informative profile discussing anxiety disorder for Health Monitor Magazine.
Sugar Rush
(Washington Flyer 5/1/2008)
Interviewed Food Network star Duff Goldman of his hit-reality television cooking show Ace of Cakes for Flyer's annual Food Issue.
Taste Every Bite
(Cleveland Clinic Magazine 7/1/2007)
Sample of article written for Cleveland Clinic Magazine, a publication for association patients and donors with a readership of about 100,000. (Link is to magazine's web site; PDF is of clip)

Editorial

Managing Editor
(Washington Flyer 4/1/2008)
Joined the publication in 2005 as an editorial intern, and have since been promoted to managing editor. Duties include developing ideas for stories and issues, managing freelancers and assignments, writing travel feature stories, editing and researching. Covers travel, trends, dining, celebrities.
Editorial Intern
(Baltimore Magazine 6/1/2004)
I served as a social reporter covering Baltimore events and personalities, as well as fact checking and researching. Compiled and updated information for annual Bride issue and annual Best of Baltimore issue. Bylines appeared: August and October 2004.
Online News Intern
(USAToday.com 1/1/2004)
I compiled stories, wrote article headlines and revised copy to be web-ready for the news site. Also routinely monitored the Associated Press national news wires for potential stories and published those to the Web site using Dreamweaver software.
Managing Editor
(Forum Magazine 5/1/2007)
I manage this publication for the NFBPA, working with the association from concept to bluelines. Duties include building an issue theme, developing story angles with freelancers and assigning stories as well as writing, editing and directing art design.
Frommer's Washington, D.C. Day by Day
(2nd Edition 9/1/2008)
Wrote, fact checked and compiled information for the 2nd Edition to Frommer's travel guidebooks series. To be published 2009.
Travel Guide
(48 Hours Washington, D.C. 4/1/2008)
Author of a cultural guidebook for Globe Pequot Press, part of an inventive new series for visitors who only have 48 hours to spend in Washington, D.C. Covers attractions, nightlife, restaurants, neighborhoods and museums. To be published early 2009.