Wendy Parker

Current

Writer/Creator at Atlanta Soccer News
Writer/Blogger at Blue Star Basketball
Correspondent at Basketball Times

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Past

Special Projects Editor ajc.com at Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Online Sports Producer at Atlanta Journal Constitution
Sportswriter at Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Education

Troy University

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Connections

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Industry

Online Media

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Wendy Parker’s Summary

EXPERIENCED web and print journalist, emphasizing the following:

* INNOVATIVE PROJECT LEADER for various online newsroom initiatives

* SKILLED PRACTITIONER of Web tools and online journalism strategies

* MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLER with photos and audio and video training

* ENERGETIC TRAINER in online news staff development efforts

* VERSATILE REPORTER, freelance contributor and blogger

* SELF-MOTIVATED LEARNER and digital media enthusiast

Wendy Parker’s Specialties:

Reporting, writing and blogging on sports topics, especially basketball and soccer; online news project management, editing and production; teaching Web skills and concepts; search engine optimization.

Wendy Parker’s Experience

Writer/Creator

Atlanta Soccer News

(Online Media industry)

June 2009 — Present (2 months)

This site covers the Atlanta soccer scene -- from youth and amateur adult to professional, women's, international and the local soccer industry.
Writer/Blogger

Blue Star Basketball

(Sports industry)

October 2008 — Present (10 months)

I write about the business and marketing of women's basketball, from the international and professional game to the college scene and the high school/youth/grassroots levels.
Correspondent

Basketball Times

(Sports industry)

April 1991 — Present (18 years 4 months)

Contributing writer and editor for influential monthly publication covering the college basketball scene.
Special Projects Editor ajc.com

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

(Media Production industry)

May 2008 — September 2008 (5 months)

Responsible for an array of short- and long-term assignments as an editor and producer. Coordinated ajc.com coverage of the 2008 Peachtree Road Race, which generated page views well beyond target goals; produced content on occasion for various groups at ajc.com; led search engine optimization (SEO) strategies within the special projects group; assisted in digital newsroom training efforts; created special topics pages to fill editorial needs and drive traffic on a multitude of news subjects.
Online Sports Producer

Atlanta Journal Constitution

(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Newspapers industry)

September 2004 — May 2008 (3 years 9 months)

Handled a wide variety of responsibilities, from daily production of sports channels to tackling projects and special topics (NFL draft, college football) and helping train new staffers.
Sportswriter

Atlanta Journal Constitution

(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Newspapers industry)

February 1990 — September 2004 (14 years 8 months)

Assigned to college football and basketball (including SEC, ACC, major bowl games and NCAA Final Four); 1996 and 2000 Olympic Summer Games; 1999 and 2003 Women's World Cups; 2002 men's World Cup; and coverage of high school, professional and miscellaneous sports.