K. Patricia Bouweraerts
Medical Content Journalist @Ophthalmology Advisor
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WORK HISTORY
Medical Content Journalist @Ophthalmology Advisor
NY, US
Study newly released clinical research and draft content for OphthalmologyAdvisor.com. Create accurate and dynamic news stories reflecting research findings, including comments and analysis from clinicians. Contributor on the writing team that covers ophthalmology conferences and other annual conventions. Produce full-length feature stories with in-depth interviews of international researchers and leaders in the vision care field. Telecommute, meeting every deadline.
EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University
BME, Music Education
DePaul University
MM, Music Performance – Voice
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Communications
University of Nevada, Reno
Master of Arts - MA, Interactive Journalism
ABOUT K. PATRICIA BOUWERAERTS
Weekly contributing medical journalist for OphthalmologyAdvisor.com since fall 2020, covering topics from retina and vitreous, to cataracts, systemic ophthalmology, and more. Features include subjects such as artificial intelligence in glaucoma research, costume contact lens risks, ocular effects of alcohol and smoking, and other developing trends.TMCC Ophthalmic Assistant Certificate holder; pursuing excellence in skills, and keeping abreast of developing therapies. A friendly and expert communicator, writer, and educator; enthusiastic to mentor individuals toward their very best possible ocular health. Shaping positive reader and client experiences.Graduate of the UNR journalism program with more than four years of experience writing and designing engaging home page features and targeted social media content. More than six years of reporting, including for local and national sites such as JustThePositive.com and the Medium Partner Program. An International Association of Professional Writers & Editors (IAPWE) certified writer 20••••21. Currently a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ).Freelance Content Writer and Graphic D••••••••@gmail.comA clear communicator with proven skills meeting quick turnaround deadlines for content creation projects. Collaborates enthusiastically with multi-disciplinary teams of editors, clients, technical and community specialists.Sharp writer with a reader-centered approach to assignments. A careful listener, whether producing a story package with art, building graphics, or covering experts\' views in news coverage. An accurate and meaningful content creator.Grew TMCC’s social media network, including increasing Twitter followers from about 3,600 to 4,400 in a year-and-a-half, and increased organic Facebook post reach to average 600–1,500 views each.• Newswriting, AP style• Editing, proofreading• Public presentations• Digital photography• Digital videography• Adobe Creative Cloud• WordPress• Branding guidelines• Customer serviceAccomplishments— Articles chosen for curation in Medium Partner Program 2019— Gold Medallion award 2015, NCMPR, District 6, TMCC Communications Success Story— On the editorial design team at the Nevada Appeal, awarded 2nd place Best Page Design, 2012 Intermediate Papers, Nevada Press AssociationPlease contact me at 77••••••64 with any content writing or health care communications opportunities. Thank you!
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