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TRICIA SCRUGGS

 
 

Summary of Qualifications

Strong oral and written communication skills.  Research and fact gathering proficiency.  Attention to detail, ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.  Marketing experience.  NewsEdit Pro, Microsoft Office, Photoshop.

 

Professional Experience
August 2007 - Present           Freelance Journalist

Skilled in covering breaking news
Ability to pen thought provoking articles
Strong creative writing talent
Able to work both independently and as a team player


May 2004 - August 2007         Staff Writer

  • Education beat reporter
  • City beat reporter
  • Enterprising source development
  • Thorough research and fact gathering
  • Ability to write on daily deadline
  • Ability to shoot story photos and wild art
  • Develop and maintain relationship with sources

Aug 1997 - May 2004        Underwriter

  • Published newsletter distributed to 2,000+ agents
  • Conducted research and created organizational profiles
  • Determined premium based on potential for profitability
  • Conducted marketing visits within assigned territories
  • Managed $1-5 million book of business

 Aug 1995 - March 1997      Investigator

  • Conducted recorded interviews with clients and officials
  • Conducted independent activity checks/surveillance
  • Created damage reports using Boeckh software
  • Photographed accident scenes and property damage
  • Worked 90% independently from field

Other Activities

The Junior League of Dallas
National Association of Black Journalists
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Notable Interviews
Jamie Foxx - Entertainer

Tom Leppert - Dallas Mayor

James A. Lovell, Jr. - Apollo 13 Commander

Lynn McBee - Community Leader and Philanthropist

Brian Loughmiller - McKinney Mayor

Steve Wolens - Former Texas State Representative


     
 

"Energy rightly applied can accomplish anything." - Nellie Bly