Tracie Seed
tracieseedart@gmail.com

Freelance Writer & Designer:    Tracie Seed Art                                                                                                                                      1996-Present

• Articles, blogs, publications, marketing materials, websites and SEO copy.
• Professional artist and illustrator.  
• Product designer, wholesaler and retailer of home goods, accessories and jewelry.​

Senior Editor:   GateHouse Media/Newport Life Magazine, Newport, RI                                                                           Aug 2014-July 2018​

• Wrote and edited content for Newport Life Magazine, a lifestyle publication with seven annual issues and four niche products: Newport Wedding, Newport Home, Newport City Guide and Newport Best Read Guide.
• Personally earned 11 awards for writing, illustration and design.
• Served as interim managing editor during supervisor’s absence.
• Maintained editorial planning, production and publishing schedule while completing assignments on deadline.
• Brainstormed, produced, wrote content and copy edited each issue, including composing headlines, subheads and cover lines.
• Served as art director for photo shoots, cover designs, page layouts, illustrations and graphics. Photographed as needed.
• Created graphics and artwork for publications and provided creative direction for overall look of magazine.
• Managed teams for special projects.
• Supervised interns; maintained professional relationships with area academic institutions; assigned and supervised projects.
• Strategized innovative B2B and B2C marketing initiatives with sales team to increase revenue via advertisement and subscriptions.
• Leveraged responsive social media and email marketing campaigns to enhance branding. Acquired thousands of new followers across all platforms within months of securing role. Developed successful email strategy to increase brand awareness, subscriptions and advertisement revenue. 

 
Marketing & Communications Manager:   OOP!, Providence, RI                                                                                         Sept 1997-Nov 1998  

• Led media strategy, wrote copy for website, wholesale products and press releases. Oversaw all public relations.
• Created and managed weekly promotional interactive campaigns for customers in support of area non-profits.
• Established and cultivated community outreach and professional network.
• Managed television and newspaper coverage.​

 
VP of Marketing & Operations:  Rocky Mountain Taco, Colorado Springs, CO                                                                   Apr 1994-Aug 1997

• Oversaw operations of five restaurant locations, which operated three shifts seven days a week. GM of two locations, including hiring staff.
• Designed and implemented training programs for all managers and servers. Supervised kitchen staff training.
• Executive producer for product promotions, radio commercials and corporate communications. Designed visual marketing displays and point-of-sale materials.
• Maintained 100% in quality awards in corporate and operational excellence.

 
​Communications Manager:  Rainbow Days, Inc. Dallas, TX                                                                                                    Jan 1992-Apr 1994   

• Provided program assistance and maintained client relations for more than 200 statewide agencies, including researching, developing and writing training materials and informational collateral.
• Edited and created copy for five monthly newsletters, marketing materials, training materials, informational pamphlets, articles, products, children’s activities, fundraisers and grants.
• Authored five successful grants resulting in a total of $350,000.

 
SKILLS
Mac and Apple Applications, Microsoft Word and Publisher, Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, Excel, Keynote, PowerPoint, Prezi, Survey Monkey, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite, Constant Contact, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Wordpress, Digital Marketing, 70 wpm typist
 
EDUCATION
B.A. English Literature                                                             Austin College                                                                                    Sherman, TX
CE Education - Graphics Art & Design                                 Rhode Island School of Design                                                     Providence, RI
Professional Education - Digital Marketing                         The University of Vermont                                                                            Online

 REFERENCES, PUBLISHING AND ART PORTFOLIO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Writing & Illustration Awards for Newport Life Magazine**
Rhode Island Press Association:

• First Place Feature Story (Short), March/April 2016 issue, “Pipe Dreams”​
• Third Place Education Story, September/October 2016 issue, "Decoding Dyslexia"
• Second Place Best Feature Front Page, August 2016 issue, "Top 10 Groundbreakers" 
• First Place Feature Front Page Illustration, May/June 2015 issue, “Best of Newport County Awards”
• Honorable Mention Special Section, August 2015 issue, “Top 10 Groundbreakers”
• Third Place Science/Healthcare Story: March/April 2015 issue, “Toke of the Town”

New England Newspaper and Press Association:

• Third Place Human Interest Feature Story, March/April 2017 issue, "Deadly Diet"
• Second Place Social Issues Feature Story, September/October 2016 "Decoding Dyslexia"
• First Place Human Interest Feature Story, March/April 2016 issue, “Pipe Dreams”
• Second Place Illustration/Infographics, May/June 2016 issue, “Best of Newport County Awards”
• First Place Illustration/Infographics, May/June 2015 issue, “Best of Newport County Awards”