Who is Brent Barnhart?

Brent Barnhart is a freelance writer and editor. His skillset ranges far and wide, from SEO copywriting to email newsletters to Internet Marketing blogs. He has worked with a number of different websites, brands, publications including:

Resume

University of Central Florida, class of 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
Minors in Writing and Information Technology

  • Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society, member
  • Dean’s List, multiple semesters

Writing and Editing Experience

  • Databanq Media, copywriter and site editor, 2010-2011; newsletter editor 2011-present
  • The Florida Review, editorial intern, 2010
  • Cypress Dome Literary Magazine, design team and editing staff, 2009-2010
  • UCF Knightcast Radio, writer and host, 2009-2010
  • Editor-in-Chief of Arnold High School newspaper, 2006-2007; staff, 2005-2007

Research and Analytical Skills

  • Wrote and published weekly online content covering various topics, all requiring research and implementation of SEO (search engine optimization) techniques
  • Produced editorial content for organization’s weekly newsletter, requiring research and awareness of current events surrounding target audience(s)
  • Experience writing general copy and marketing language for articles, blogs, emails, press releases, offers, newsletters, etc.
  • Gathered and analyzed current political topics and trends for a weekly radio show
  • Extensive use of editing and word-processing software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop)
  • Experience implementing languages such as HTML and CSS to write, edit, and publish content

Communication

  • Worked alongside marketers and business analysts in writing weekly articles, applying their instruction to produce optimal content
  • Oversaw editorial schedule and general content needs of an organization, determining additional content needs and assisting resources to meet those needs
  • Experience managing writers and staff members and as of various projects, requiring one-on-one revisions and editing to meet publishing deadlines
  • Collaborated with editorial staff in both formatting and designing multiple print publications
  • Worked with peers to draft schedules, scripts and commentary to convey information to a weekly radio audience

 

 

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