Unlimited Web Solutions, Inc. | Social Media Manager & Web Copywriter
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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- Investigative Report Writer at Cat's Eye Private Investigations
- Social Media Manager | Web Copywriter at Unlimited Web Solutions
- Past
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- Police Officer at Raleigh Police Department
- Research Assistant | Field Worker at North Carolina State University
- Education
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- North Carolina State University
- North Carolina State University
- St. John the Baptist D.H.S.
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Janelle Vadnais’s Summary
When it comes to academics, I have always had a strong work ethic. In high school, I discovered that I had a knack for running and subsequently earned a full scholarship to the college of my choice. I chose North Carolina State University (NCSU) due to its location as well as the fact that their Cross Country team was ranked among the top 10 in the nation.
My goal was (always) to complete my three academic degrees (BA, MA, PhD) in succession. However, I realized, after having gone straight into my Masters program from my Bachelors, that I was beginning to feel a little "burned out" with school. After earning my M.A., I took a break from college to try my hand at a totally random career just to mix things up a bit (hence the police stint). While it had its many redeeming qualities, I quickly realized that the police department taught me a lot about myself, mostly that I did NOT want to do it as a career. Somewhere in the interim, I applied and was accepted into UNC Chapel Hill's graduate program for Speech Pathology. Not quite ready to go back for my PhD just yet, I decided to get back on track career-wise and began looking for jobs pertaining to writing and editing.
I signed on with David Williams of Unlimited Web Solutions to become a web copywriter/content writer and have really enjoyed all that he (as well as the industry) has taught me. I wanted a career where I could utilize my writing and editing skills as well as my knowledge of how language plays a role in human social relationships. My future goal still includes earning my PhD; but currently, I am focused on becoming more Internet-savvy, improving my professional writing skills as well as improving the visibility of our clients' web sites through organic, quality blogging, content writing and linking.
Janelle Vadnais’s Specialties:
MS Windows, MS-Word, MS-Excel, Internet Explorer, SEO Quake, Firefox, some HTML, Wordpress, KOPS, CHIEFS, DCI,
Janelle Vadnais’s Experience
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Investigative Report Writer
Cat's Eye Private Investigations
(Privately Held; Legal Services industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
Meticulously edit private investigative notes using organization, conciseness, clarity, and accuracy in order to make the documents presentable for court proceedings.
Utilize digital technology in order to write, proof and edit investigative reports using the findings of various licensed private investigators, as well as a statement of conclusions drawn from investigative notes in order to objectively and accurately represent all relevant aspects of the investigation in an understandable, logical and organized way. -
Social Media Manager | Web Copywriter
Unlimited Web Solutions
(Internet industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Create links and write content for web pages.
Regularly write, proof and edit original content for web pages with client feedback
Regularly write, proof and edit original copy for several different weblogs while also producing original article content to be picked up and spidered for various clients.
Maintain several social networking profiles for the purpose of building meaningful relationships with other bloggers. -
Police Officer
Raleigh Police Department
(Law Enforcement industry)
June 2006 — February 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Carried out report writing and clerical work to include the daily completion of numerous police reports, management and dissemination of police reports, and interaction with the public and supervisors regarding report content.
Frequently conducted research using multiple computer databases to aid in the investigation of suspects and crimes.
Maintained regular patrols and responded to calls for service.
Managed daily office affairs to include the generation and management of reports, management of equipment stock, and acted as a Raleigh Police court liason pro tempore.
*was nominated and elected as 'Squad Leader' as well as 'Treasurer for the 88th Police Academy'.
Duties as Treasurer Included handling all financial affairs for the police academy (i.e. budgeting, organizing and setting up events) -
Research Assistant | Field Worker
North Carolina State University
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
February 2003 — June 2006 (3 years 5 months)
Under the direction of faculty, taught college curriculum as well as conducted ongoing research projects within the Linguistics department.
Conducted field research of isolated communities throughout North Carolina, examining developmental patterns of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
Analyzed collected data through the use of computer technology and taped sessions.
Janelle Vadnais’s Education
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North Carolina State University
Master of Arts , English (Linguistics) , 2004 — 2006
Assistant Producer in research-based documentary for Roanoke Island, NC entitled "Freedom's Voice" [2006]
Presented linguistic research findings at several Linguistics Conferences in the United States: SECOL [2004], ADS (2005), NWAV [2005]- Activities and Societies:
- Research Assistant for the Linguistics Program at NCSU
Researcher/Field Worker for North Carolina Language and Life Project (NCLLP)
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North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts , English (Language, Editing & Writing) , 2000 — 2004
Member/Researcher for the North Carolina Language & Life Project (NCLLP)
- Activities and Societies:
- Full Scholarship Athlete to NCSU [2000-2005]
Scholar Athlete [2000-2004]
Member of Both:
North Carolina State University Division 1 Cross Country Team
North Carolina State University Division 1 Track & Field Team
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St. John the Baptist D.H.S.
High School , n/a , 1996 — 2000
- Activities and Societies:
- NY City, League, and State Champion in Cross Country: [1997, 1998, 1999]
NY City, League, and State Champion in Track & Field: [1997, 1998, 1999]
John P. Keenan Academic Scholarship to St. John the Baptist D.H.S. [1996-2000]
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Janelle Vadnais’s Interests:
Family, Writing, Reading, Humor the Internet, Social Media, Linguistics, Running, Photography, Art & everything related to it, playing the piano, horseback riding, Music, etc. etc.
Janelle Vadnais’s Groups:
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Running in business (1.500+) -
North Carolina State University Athletic Alumni -
Running Lovers -
RTPconnected
Janelle Vadnais’s Honors:
New York State Champion for Track and Field; 3,000 meters [1998]
New York State Regional Champ for Track and Field & Cross Country [1997-1999]
North Carolina State University Scholar Athlete [2000-2004]
Full Athletic Scholarship to N.C. State University [2000-2005]
N.C. State University Graduate Research Assistantship [2005-2006]
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