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Kirsten Lasinski

Englewood

Summary

Adept at transforming ideas into compelling narratives, I leveraged my exceptional editing and writing skills in previous positions to enhance content engagement and increase audience interaction. My adaptability and meticulous attention to detail have consistently elevated publication quality.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Specialist

Gather Church
08.2021 - Current
  • Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
  • Brainstormed ideas to create useful content for clients.
  • Enhanced newsletter open rates with compelling subject lines and content previews, driving higher engagement and website traffic.
  • Tailored writing style and tone to match various clients' brand voices, enhancing their connection with target audiences.
  • Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.
  • Edited and proofread drafts of articles and other documents.


Freelance Copy Writer and Editor

Self-employed
01.2001 - Current

Denver Institute for Faith and Work

  • Enhanced writer skills by providing constructive feedback on submitted drafts.
  • Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
  • Enhanced content quality by meticulously proofreading and editing various articles and documents.
  • Collaborated with writers to refine their work, resulting in clearer communication of ideas.
  • Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.


Simple Grace Ministries

  • Improved manuscript quality by conducting thorough research and applying rigorous editing standards, ensuring error-free and impactful publications.
  • Contributed to significant increase in eBook downloads by writing compelling marketing copy and promotional materials, effectively communicating value proposition.
  • Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies, and advertising material to promote sale of goods and services.
  • Wrote advertising material for use by publication, broadcast or internet media to promote sale of goods and services.


A Promising Future

  • Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Coordinated with writers to refine article ideas, leading to more engaging content.
  • Fostered a collaborative environment, encouraging open communication among editorial staff.


Youth for Christ USA

  • Developed creative concepts for integrated marketing campaigns that drove brand awareness.
  • Elevated overall readability of published works by implementing comprehensive proofreading and editing processes.
  • Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.

Copy Writer

Group Publishing
03.2000 - 05.2001
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and to correct grammar errors.
  • Boosted campaign performance by developing engaging and persuasive copy for print, digital, and social media platforms.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Formatted copy to align with project-specific guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English, Communication

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO

Skills

  • Creative writing
  • Grammar usage
  • Research
  • Content editing
  • Copywriting
  • Proofreading
  • Persuasive writing
  • Chicago manual of style
  • AP style
  • Website copy
  • Clear communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Accuracy and precision
  • Tone and language variations
  • Dependability and cooperation

Accomplishments

Fiction: The Fall, Moody Publishing, 2003, Guarded, Moody Publishing, 2005

Non-fiction: Simple Grace (2023)

Poetry: Recent examples of my writing can be seen in the literary journals Copper Nickel, Ruminate, Fathom, Time of Singing, 2Rivers Review, and As Surely as the Sun.


Timeline

Communications Specialist

Gather Church
08.2021 - Current

Freelance Copy Writer and Editor

Self-employed
01.2001 - Current

Copy Writer

Group Publishing
03.2000 - 05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - English, Communication

University of Colorado
Kirsten Lasinski