Resume of:
Traci L. Moyer
moyer@inbox.com
Qualifications/objective
Highly motivated, results driven journalist with a wide variety of experience. Excellent verbal and written skills to provide exceptional services and unique flexibility to employers. Someone who enjoys working as a team player and who is always striving to exceed my employer's expectations.
Experience
2007 – Present Reporter-Times Martinsville, IN.
General Assignment Writer - Correspondent
Special assignment reporter specializing in feature stories and community journalism. Work closely with local government and agencies on in-depth reporting projects.
2007 – 2010 Wolf Technical Services, Inc. Indianapolis, IN.
Public Relations Administrator/Government Contracting Officer
Prepared press releases, contacted media outlets for stories, and maintained company marketing and research literature. Functioned as the point of contact for government contracts and proposals. Formatted, reviewed, and edited forensic and engineering reports.Provided training to administrative staff, covered a multi-phone line when needed, and provided extensive government research for R&D projects.
2005 – 2007 Daily Reporter and Daily Journal Greenfield and Franklin, IN.
Government and Political Writer
Worked with state and local authorities on investigative stories including Department of Homeland Security, public access officials and attorneys.Prioritized and juggled dozens of simultaneous responsibilities. Attended meetings, special events, and political gatherings.
2003 – 2005 Kokomo Tribune Kokomo, IN.
Business and Lifestyle Reporter
Covered breaking news, provided in-depth stories and spotting business trends. Easily cultivated sources, investigated companies and kept track of SEC and other company reporting documents to write stories before competitors.
2002 – 2003 Illinois Times Springfield, IL.
Staff Writer
Conducted background research and FOI’s to offer solid supporting facts to stories.
Investigated several issues overlooked by our competitor to bring fresh news and coverage to readers.
2000 – 2001 The Daily Journal Kankakee, IL.
Manteno Reporter
Maximized reader involvement and listened to the needs of the community to improve our coverage and circulation numbers.Due to my determination to get a story and efficiency under pressure, I was pulled several times off my beat to help cover breaking news.
1993 – 1995 & 2000 Commercial-News Danville, IL.
General Assignment & Business Reporter
Covered 18 school and village board meetings looking beyond the boardroom vote for the story behind the decision.Cultivated a strong source base and gained the respect and trust of confidants while covering both sides of an issue.Dug beneath the smiles and “no comments” to retrieve stories the competition couldn’t touch and left nothing for them to add.Kept a lengthy list of self-generated ideas to maintain above average beat coverage.
Education
Danville Area Community College
Eastern Illinois University
University of Indianapolis
Memberships
Public Relations Society of America
Public Relations Society of America Hoosier Chapter
Traci L. Moyer
moyer@inbox.com
Qualifications/objective
Highly motivated, results driven journalist with a wide variety of experience. Excellent verbal and written skills to provide exceptional services and unique flexibility to employers. Someone who enjoys working as a team player and who is always striving to exceed my employer's expectations.
Experience
2007 – Present Reporter-Times Martinsville, IN.
General Assignment Writer - Correspondent
Special assignment reporter specializing in feature stories and community journalism. Work closely with local government and agencies on in-depth reporting projects.
2007 – 2010 Wolf Technical Services, Inc. Indianapolis, IN.
Public Relations Administrator/Government Contracting Officer
Prepared press releases, contacted media outlets for stories, and maintained company marketing and research literature. Functioned as the point of contact for government contracts and proposals. Formatted, reviewed, and edited forensic and engineering reports.Provided training to administrative staff, covered a multi-phone line when needed, and provided extensive government research for R&D projects.
2005 – 2007 Daily Reporter and Daily Journal Greenfield and Franklin, IN.
Government and Political Writer
Worked with state and local authorities on investigative stories including Department of Homeland Security, public access officials and attorneys.Prioritized and juggled dozens of simultaneous responsibilities. Attended meetings, special events, and political gatherings.
2003 – 2005 Kokomo Tribune Kokomo, IN.
Business and Lifestyle Reporter
Covered breaking news, provided in-depth stories and spotting business trends. Easily cultivated sources, investigated companies and kept track of SEC and other company reporting documents to write stories before competitors.
2002 – 2003 Illinois Times Springfield, IL.
Staff Writer
Conducted background research and FOI’s to offer solid supporting facts to stories.
Investigated several issues overlooked by our competitor to bring fresh news and coverage to readers.
2000 – 2001 The Daily Journal Kankakee, IL.
Manteno Reporter
Maximized reader involvement and listened to the needs of the community to improve our coverage and circulation numbers.Due to my determination to get a story and efficiency under pressure, I was pulled several times off my beat to help cover breaking news.
1993 – 1995 & 2000 Commercial-News Danville, IL.
General Assignment & Business Reporter
Covered 18 school and village board meetings looking beyond the boardroom vote for the story behind the decision.Cultivated a strong source base and gained the respect and trust of confidants while covering both sides of an issue.Dug beneath the smiles and “no comments” to retrieve stories the competition couldn’t touch and left nothing for them to add.Kept a lengthy list of self-generated ideas to maintain above average beat coverage.
Education
Danville Area Community College
Eastern Illinois University
University of Indianapolis
Memberships
Public Relations Society of America
Public Relations Society of America Hoosier Chapter
