Madison Lisle:

Portfolio and Resume

Email: MLisle7@gmail.com

Phone: (916)873-4084

Table of Contents

Writing Samples:

Page 4-8, “Mind Over Grey Matter” Feature in Echo Magazine. (Published June 2016)

Page 9-11, “Life, Actually” Feature in Echo Magazine. (Published June 2016)

Page 12-13, “TT’s Incubator” Article in Modern Trader Magazine. (Published April 2016, Issue 23)

Editing Samples:

Page 15-17, “Met On Set” for Echo Magazine. (Published June 2016)

Page 18-21, “Beyond Barbie” for Echo Magazine. (Publihsed June 2016)

Resume: Page 23-24

Online Writing and Editing Samples:

“Chris Pappan: Native American Spirit Seen Again” Online Profile and Photos for the Chicago Native Voices website. (Published November 2015) Link: https://chicagonativevoices.wordpress.com/source-3-2/

Web Editor for Echo Magazine. (January 2016 to June 2016) Link: http://www.echomagonline.com/

Writing Samples

This is a small sample of my work and I have many more articles of varying lengths, types and subject matter so please feel free to ask for any more writing and editing

samples, I will be glad to provide them. For the articles or editing examples I do provide here you may also email or call me for any clarification. I will be glad to answer any and all questions you have for me.

Thank you.

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Resume

Madison Lisle Phone: (916) 873 4084 • Email: MLisle7@gmail.com • Twitter: @MadsLisle

• Facebook: facebook.com/madison.lisle

Education * Columbia College Chicago, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, May 2016 Major: Journalism Concentration: Magazine writing,focusing on art, business, entertainment, profiles, and social issues. * Bath Spa University, UK, September 2014 – May 2015 Major: Publishing and Creative Writing, focusing on magazine and online writing and editing, including entertainment, profiles and food. Experience

* Research Assistant to Author Robert K. Elder, January 2016 – May 2016 Research assistant, marketing and design, PR Proofread and edited Mr. Elder books during various stages, and transcribed interviews from his sources. Designed promotional pamphlets and postcards for prospective bookstores and libraries, researched and contacted prospective bookstore owners and handled public relations materials through social media. * Modern Trader Magazine of The Alpha Pages, September 2015 – February 2016 Contributor, paid editorial intern Assisted staff in posting articles on the magazine’s website, and managing and posting on various social media accounts. Wrote stories from press releases, and researched financial, futures, and business information for editors and writers. * Freelance for Krrb Blog Chicago, Autumn 2015 – Spring 2016 Freelance contributor, photographer Developed new and interesting stories each month. Conducted interviews, photographed subjects, and submitted my work digitally. * milk. Magazine at Bath Spa University, 2014 – 2015 Web contributor, copy editor, fact checker Wrote stories, worked with a large team putting articles onto the website and edited my colleagues’ articles. Collaborated with others and profiled several up-and-coming businesses, authors, and events in Bath. * Outback Solutions Website Design of California, 2008 – 2014 Photographer, design consultant, office work Provided photography used on websites for a variety of small businesses and organizations. Also worked as design consultant to the website designer and assisted in office work.

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* J. Crew, 2011 - 2012 Sales support Organized, unpacked, and stocked new merchandise and assisted customers with sales.

Skills * Proficient with Google docs and online graphic design programs, including Photoshop and InDesign. Extensive social media and networking experience with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Snap Chat, Mail Chimp, and Base Camp. * Photography for artists, businesses, and general landscapes and portraits, many of which have been used on websites for small businesses all over the country, including Krrb Blog Chicago and The Field Museum in Chicago. * I work easily both in a group and independently. I enjoy being part of a team that pitches ideas and creates together, but I am also happy to work on my own. I enjoy collaboration and new approaches to any idea. I love coming up with new ideas to solve problems, as well as developing and implementing creative approaches to marketing and social media.

References and portfolio available upon request.

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