| Feoshia Henderson Professional Writing Resume |
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Education: Eastern Kentucky University B.A. in journalism with a political science
minor, attended Franklin College in Franklin, Ind.
Work experience:
Current—Independent freelance writer, editor
Cincinnati OH
Job description: I left my job at the Cincinnati Enquirer in June 2007 to become a
freelance writer. I work from my home office in Northern Cincinnati. I freelanced
part- time for six years before leaving the Enquirer.
I am a contract writer for Northern Kentucky University, and Catalyst Ohio
Magazine, an education policy publication, and have been a contributor to The
Kentucky Gazette, The Cincinnati Business Courier, Soapbox Cincinnati Website,
Kentucky Monthly Magazine, Arts Across Kentucky Magazine, and The Lane Report,
a Kentucky business publication, among others. I’ve done independent book editing
and editing for Cincinnati City Beat and Liquid Word Productions in Detroit.
I am a contract communications writer for the City of Deer Park, Ohio, Sycamore
Township, Ohio, City of Silverton, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky University’s
Research Department. I wrote an article on breaking into the newspaper freelance
market for the 2008 Writer's Market book.
2005-2007
The Cincinnati Enquirer, daily newspaper
Cincinnati OH
Job Description: Northeast Hamilton County reporter, Butler County Reporter. I
covered diverse aspects of these communities from government meetings to new
housing developments and the arts, while developing stories on lifestyle trends in the
area. Once a week I was the crime and breaking news reporter for the paper.
2003-2005
The Kentucky Post/The Cincinnati Post, daily newspaper
Cincinnati, OH
Job Description: Government and political reporter, covering regional state and
federal government and officials in Northern Kentucky and Frankfort; lead campaign
reporter. I covered the Kentucky governor's race, several congressional campaigns
and a U.S. Senate race. Also represented the newspaper on public television, at
political debates and forums and on public radio.
2000-2003
The Kentucky Gazette, twice-monthly news journal
Frankfort, Kentucky
Job Description: Statehouse reporter covering government issues in an in-depth,
newsmagazine style. Topics included Medicaid, the state budget and statewide
campaigns. Publication was read by government insiders including lobbyists, state
legislators and fellow reporters.
1998-2000
The Richmond Register, daily newspaper
Richmond, Kentucky
Job Description: Education editor, covered education issues, school board meetings,
including several public and private secondary schools, as well as Eastern Kentucky
University and Berea College.
Internships
The Lexington Herald-Leader
The Mt. Sterling Advocate
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft Outlook,
Bookeeper, Yahoo!SiteBuilder (web design).
Community: Former member of the Social Committee of Northern Kentucky’s
Legacy, a young professionals organization.
Volunteer PR consultant for Women Writing for (A) Change in Cincinnati.
Alumni member of the 1994 Leadership Montgomery County Class (KY)
minor, attended Franklin College in Franklin, Ind.
Work experience:
Current—Independent freelance writer, editor
Cincinnati OH
Job description: I left my job at the Cincinnati Enquirer in June 2007 to become a
freelance writer. I work from my home office in Northern Cincinnati. I freelanced
part- time for six years before leaving the Enquirer.
I am a contract writer for Northern Kentucky University, and Catalyst Ohio
Magazine, an education policy publication, and have been a contributor to The
Kentucky Gazette, The Cincinnati Business Courier, Soapbox Cincinnati Website,
Kentucky Monthly Magazine, Arts Across Kentucky Magazine, and The Lane Report,
a Kentucky business publication, among others. I’ve done independent book editing
and editing for Cincinnati City Beat and Liquid Word Productions in Detroit.
I am a contract communications writer for the City of Deer Park, Ohio, Sycamore
Township, Ohio, City of Silverton, Ohio, and Northern Kentucky University’s
Research Department. I wrote an article on breaking into the newspaper freelance
market for the 2008 Writer's Market book.
2005-2007
The Cincinnati Enquirer, daily newspaper
Cincinnati OH
Job Description: Northeast Hamilton County reporter, Butler County Reporter. I
covered diverse aspects of these communities from government meetings to new
housing developments and the arts, while developing stories on lifestyle trends in the
area. Once a week I was the crime and breaking news reporter for the paper.
2003-2005
The Kentucky Post/The Cincinnati Post, daily newspaper
Cincinnati, OH
Job Description: Government and political reporter, covering regional state and
federal government and officials in Northern Kentucky and Frankfort; lead campaign
reporter. I covered the Kentucky governor's race, several congressional campaigns
and a U.S. Senate race. Also represented the newspaper on public television, at
political debates and forums and on public radio.
2000-2003
The Kentucky Gazette, twice-monthly news journal
Frankfort, Kentucky
Job Description: Statehouse reporter covering government issues in an in-depth,
newsmagazine style. Topics included Medicaid, the state budget and statewide
campaigns. Publication was read by government insiders including lobbyists, state
legislators and fellow reporters.
1998-2000
The Richmond Register, daily newspaper
Richmond, Kentucky
Job Description: Education editor, covered education issues, school board meetings,
including several public and private secondary schools, as well as Eastern Kentucky
University and Berea College.
Internships
The Lexington Herald-Leader
The Mt. Sterling Advocate
Computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheet, Microsoft Outlook,
Bookeeper, Yahoo!SiteBuilder (web design).
Community: Former member of the Social Committee of Northern Kentucky’s
Legacy, a young professionals organization.
Volunteer PR consultant for Women Writing for (A) Change in Cincinnati.
Alumni member of the 1994 Leadership Montgomery County Class (KY)
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