Derek Strum

Wrote web content for clients relating to topics such as health, technology, law, and social media. This role involved extensive research and adapting writing style to various subjects.

Researched and wrote web content for websites, newsletters, and blogs of law firms across the country. Digital marketing involved SEO to improve natural and organic rankings of clients' websites.

Researched and wrote web content for websites, newsletters, and blogs of law firms across the country. This position required a strong understanding of legal topics and effective communication.

Reviewed and formatted a wide variety of legal documents for customers across the nation. Identified errors and assisted in quickly resolving order processing problems.

Researched and wrote content for websites, newsletters, and blogs of law firms across the country. Edited content of fellow writers, with position requiring knowledge of AP Style.

Covered various high school sports events and compiled schedules of all local athletic teams. Researched and wrote updates on college athletic careers of local high school graduates.

Worked with senior editors on selecting, researching, writing, and editing the editorials of an award-winning weekly newspaper. Supervised and trained an assistant for the position.

Studied journalism at Columbia College Chicago, focusing on writing and editing for various media. Gained experience in newspaper production and editorial processes.

Completed an Associate in Arts degree at Elgin Community College. Developed foundational academic skills and explored various subjects.