Jessica N.

Ingram
http://jessicanicoleingram.weebly.com

CONTACT INFO
Address: 6025 Lakeside Drive, Pinson, AL 35126
Phone: 205-249-8318
Email: ingram_jessica@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicanicoleingram/

EDUCATION
Certificate of Publishing
University of Denver Publishing Institute, Denver, Colo., August 2017

Bachelor of Arts, Summa cum Laude, English

Mississippi State University, Starkville, Miss., May 2017
GPA: 3.87/4.00

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Marketing/Editorial Intern, September 2017-Present

The Alabama Baptist, Birmingham, Ala.
 Copy edit documents before publication in print or on website
 Manage reoccurring columns for the weekly newspaper
 Fact check articles and columns before publication
 Coordinate marketing/promotional efforts for upcoming events
 Design graphics for social media, distribution, and printing

Marketing/Editorial Intern, September 2017-Present

GenZ Publishing, Remote
 Compile author interviews for use on blogs, social media, and webpages
 Contact bloggers and book webpages to request features and interviews with our authors
 Review submitted manuscripts for publication potential
 Coordinate and manage Instagram campaign
Volunteer Proofreader, July 2017-Present
Project Gutenberg, Remote
 Proofread manuscripts to be posted on Project Gutenberg’s database

Freelance Writer and Editor, August 2016-Present

Birmingham, Ala.
 Woman’s Missionary Union, freelance children’s writer
 Bennie Carol Botts, freelance children’s book editor
 Textbroker, freelance content mill writer
 Boyd Deal, freelance book editor and project manager

Editorial Intern, Summer 2016

Woman’s Missionary Union, Children’s Resource Team, Birmingham, Ala.
 Developed subscription-based activity kit for children currently on sale through website
  Edited magazine proofs at several levels in the publication process
 Wrote articles for online blog
 Designed graphics for use on company’s social media and website using Canva.com
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Publishing Intern, Summer 2015
Krullstone Publishing, Springville, Ala.
 Read and evaluated adult and children’s book manuscripts
 Reviewed a published novel for potential sequel
 Advertised published books on social media pages and book websites

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Experience writing creatively, technically, analytically, and journalistically
 Excellent written communication skills
 Experience copyediting and proofreading
 Experience with both the AP Stylebook and Chicago Manual of Style
 Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
 Working knowledge of Adobe InDesign
 Ability to implement and manage social media presence
 Ability to create and maintain digital platform or website
 Excellent organizational and planning skills
 Thorough attention to detail
 Ability to work with a team
 Excellent time management skills

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Library Technician – Children’s, November 2017-Present

Homewood Public Library, Birmingham, Ala.
 Greet patrons as they enter the department
 Prepare for and run programs, events, and activities
 Assist patrons with literature questions and concerns

Bookseller – Seasonal, October 2017-February 2018

Barnes & Noble, Birmingham, Ala.
 Greeted customers as they entered the store
 Ran cash register to process purchases and returns
 Filled and organized shelves and displays
 Assisted with receiving and publisher returns

Shelver/Customer Service Worker, September 2017-November 2017

Homewood Public Library, Birmingham, Ala.
 Restock returned library books
 Maintain order of book and movie shelves
 Assist customers with needs and questions

Customer Service Worker, August 2015- May 2016

The Biscuit Shop, Starkville, Miss.
 Participated in daily opening, closing, and cleaning duties
 Filled customers’ orders and complied with requests and needs