writer, consultant, activist, rabblerouser
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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- Freelancer at Monster
- COO at Teaching That Makes Sense, Inc.
- Contributing Editor at Hanley Wood Business Media
- Advice Columnist/Feature Writer at Match.com
- Owner at The Word Factory
- Past
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- IR/Corporate Communications Consultant at Sciquest
- Investor Relations/Venture Capital Consultant at LIPSInc
- Education
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- The University of North Carolina at Chapel HIll
- Chapel Hill High School
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Margot Carmichael Lester’s Summary
I write. I teach. I consult. I advocate.
Current public-interest projects include serving on the Carrboro Local Living Economy Task Force and the Orange County Human Relations Commission.
This summer, I'm doing several training sessions for school teachers and communications professionals around writing, editing and productivity. If you're interested in learning more about that part of our business, drop me a line.
Ditto if you're looking for freelance writing help. Our team of scribes is awesome.
Similarly, if you're interested in education reform or local living economies, I'd love to hear from you.
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Specialties:
journalism, activism, education, public relations, political consulting, general rabble-rousing
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Experience
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Freelancer
Monster
(Writing and Editing industry)
2004 — Present (4 years)
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COO
Teaching That Makes Sense, Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Education Management industry)
July 2003 — Present (5 years 4 months)
I'm the operations guru for Teaching That Makes Sense, Inc. We provide teacher training, model classroom instruction, curriculum development, enterprise technology and other products and services that make teachers and administrators more effective, help schools raise scores on high-stakes tests, and help students develop real-world skills that prepare them for the future. The company’s authentic approach to teaching earned it the 2001 Innovators in Education Award from the Newspaper Association of America, and earned www.ttms.org an “A” from EducationWorld.com.
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Contributing Editor
Hanley Wood Business Media
(Privately Held; 501-1000 employees; Publishing industry)
July 2003 — Present (5 years 4 months)
I write mostly for Architect and Developer magazines, but also contribute periodically to Builder, Pro Sales, Pool & Spa News and Multifamily Executive
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Advice Columnist/Feature Writer
Match.com
(Public Company; Writing and Editing industry)
2001 — Present (7 years)
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Owner
The Word Factory
(Writing and Editing industry)
March 1993 — Present (15 years 8 months)
I deal in business and pleasure, covering three beats: sex and relationships, commercial real estate (office and housing) and general business. I know, that's a strange combination, but it's been working for me since 1993. Go figure.
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IR/Corporate Communications Consultant
Sciquest
(Writing and Editing industry)
1999 — 2001 (2 years)
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Investor Relations/Venture Capital Consultant
LIPSInc
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Games industry)
January 1999 — December 2000 (2 years)
LIPS contracted with me to revamp its original business plan and create a set of strategies for meeting potential venture investors, establishing analyst coverage and securing an infusion of venture capital. It worked -- we got a $9-million investment). I established an IR/corporate communications position for the company and consulted with the business development and marketing teams to secure case studies with key vendors/suppliers, leverage contacts and create advertising and promotional materials.
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Education
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel HIll
BA, Journalism, August 1980 — December 1983
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Government Liaison, Young Democrats, Carolina Union Operations staff, Sailing Club.
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Chapel Hill High School
1977 — 1980
Additional Information
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Websites:
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Interests:
politics, community development, education, activism
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Groups:
Teaching That Makes Sense, Inc.; Society of American Business Editors and Writers; UNC General Alumni Association; IntrepidMedia.com
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Intrepid Media -
UNC General Alumni Association
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Honors:
2007 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medal (Teen / Young Adult Nonfiction) for Be A Better Writer: Power Tools for Young Writers.
Margot Carmichael Lester’s Contact Settings
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