Andy Turner
ataylorturner@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/atturner/
Writer/Communications Professional
Extensive experience as a writer, editor, and teacher. Excellent background in journalism and marketing writing. Ability to lead and collaborate on diverse projects with strategic approach.
Professional Experience
University of Wisconsin System – Milwaukee, WI 2011 – 2017, 2018-present
Instructor/University Relations
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
English, Composition Program Lecturer
- Teach first-year English Composition classes
- Plan lectures, grade essays and assignments, and develop new and innovative learning materials and approaches to engage students
- Guide students through the writing process and provide ongoing feedback
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
English, Business & Professional Writing Program Lecturer
- Teach business writing classes
- Plan lectures, grade essays and assignments, and meet with students
- Create engaging assignments and learning materials
- Led communication skills labs with first-year engineering students
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha
English/Communications & Theatre Arts Lecturer
- Taught first-year English Composition classes: English 101 and 102
- Supervised students in internship study course
- Taught journalism course on News Writing
- Advised Student Newspaper Club
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha
University Relations Specialist
- Cultivated positive working relationships with media representatives
- Planned, prepared, and distributed news releases and other documents
- Interviewed students and staff to develop feature stories about campus life
- Wrote editorial columns and other materials for college dean
- Managed departmental budget, served as primary media contact, oversaw advertising, and directed campus social media in lengthy interim role
Freelance Writer – Milwaukee, WI 2003 – present
News, Business, Lifestyle, Health Care, Marketing and Entertainment Writing
- Write feature articles and album, concert, and book reviews for local and national music and lifestyle publications and blogs
- Completed major internal writing project for Milwaukee Police Department and its experiences with organizational development at request of police chief in 2016
- Produce marketing pieces for local automation company, including recruiting material, video descriptions and technical articles
- Profiled doctors and health care initiatives for Froedtert Hospital Magazine
- Wrote weekly real estate and lifestyle stories for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Covered municipal beat as news correspondent for Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Bethesda Lutheran Communities – Watertown, WI 2017 – 2018
Storyteller/Creative Writer
- Created dynamic, impactful and strategically-minded stories that boosted brand awareness and drove donor growth
- Wrote marketing and development campaign materials, scripts, email communications, newsletters, articles and presentations
- Interviewed staff, individuals in service, parents, and guardians nationwide
- Managed diverse marketing projects for internal clients with significant insight and organization
- Researched, edited, and posted content across multiple digital platforms, including creating and producing the organization’s first podcast
Marquette University – Milwaukee, WI 2009 – 2011
Lecturer, English Department
- Taught classes of Rhetoric and Composition I and II
- Prepared students for college and career writing with multi-literacy approach
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – Milwaukee, WI 2006 – 2008
Publications Coordinator
- Wrote feature articles and client advertorials on a wide variety of topics
- Planned, developed, and assigned stories for special sections
- Designed, edited, and chose graphic elements for various marketing publications
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat Creative Cloud, WordPress, blogging, social media
Publications
No Depression, OnMilwaukee.com, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Business Journal, Executive Living, Urban Milwaukee Dial, M Magazine, Wisconsin Law Journal
Activities and Memberships
- WMSE, disc jockey and host of weekly rock music show
- Bay View Bash planning committee
- Lecture & Fine Arts Committee, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha
- Administrative Council Representative, Marketing & Communications, University of Wisconsin-Waukesha
- Member, Public Relations Society of America
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout
Education
East Carolina University
Master of Arts in English, Creative Writing emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in English, Writing Emphasis