Scott L.Bernarde

Writer/EditorManagerContent Producer

338 William Ivey RoadLilburn, GA, 30047Home: 678-404-7760Mobile: 770-905-7863

Email: scottbernarde@yahoo.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-bernarde-34318910

Facebook: facebook.com/scott.bernarde

Professional ExperiencePREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT•Patch.com, Sept. 2010-Nov. 2015Region Editor, Associate Region Editor, Local Editor. Skills utilized: Online content management system, Facebook/Twitter integration, Crowdtangle, Hootsuite, TweetDeck, widgets, video, photography, staff management, coaching, Google Plus, MS Office, Excel, iMovie video editing.•Phelps Innovations, LLC, Feb. 2010-ongoingConsultant, Writer, Designer. Wrote, edited and designed “On the Water Fishing Guides,” a take-with-you weatherproof fishing aid. Skills utilized: Adobe In-Design, In-Copy and Photoshop, Microsoft Office Pro, copy writing and editing.•Freelancer/Contractor, Aug. 2008-Sept. 2010Writer, Copy Editor. Clients included Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia Sportsman, Sports Unlimited, FLW Outdoors, Points North, Blue Chip Recruiting, Conference USA 2009 Football Preview, Sports Direct, Inc.•Reporter Newspapers, July 2009-Jan. 2010Managing Editor. Directed and edited coverage of suburban Atlanta chain of three bi-weekly newspapers based in Sandy Springs, Ga. Skills utilized: Staff management, editing, Word Press, Adobe In-Design and In-Copy.•Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 1988-Aug. 2008Reporter, Assignment Editor, with emphasis on Sports content. Held positions of High School Editor (1996-98), Colleges Sports Editor (2007), Community Editor (1993-96), AJC Gwinnett Sports Editor (2003-07), Outdoors Writer (1998-2003; 2007-08); High School Reporter (1988-93), Recreation Sports Reporter (1999-2003; 2007-08).

(AJC cont.) Held various editing jobs, directing staffs as large as eight direct reports. Lead reporter for outdoors sports, Peachtree Road Race, pro tennis, state high schools. Skills utilized: Staff management, coaching, online blogging, Word Press, freelance budgeting, coverage planning, deadline editing/reporting, copy editing, layout/design, photography.•Marietta Daily Journal, 1986-88Sports Editor of suburban Atlanta daily newspaper.•Selma Times-Journal, 1985-86Sports Editor, GA Reporter at daily newspaper in Selma, Ala.

ACHIEVEMENTS•Launched first Patch.com website in Georgia (Lilburn Patch; Nov. 2010) as part of AOL’s expanding hyperlocal news startup. Quickly advanced to positions of Associate Region Editor and Region Editor as Patch grew to 46 news sites in Georgia. As of Nov. 2015, 19 local sites under my direction were generating more than 1.2 million page views per month.•Managed mid-sized staffs at several companies. With 12 Patch local editors and 15 sites under my direction our team reached UV (unique views) eight straight months (2012-13).•“Patch on the Back” award winner for region UV gains. In April 2012, nine of 12 local websites (and their editors) reached individual UV goals.•Winner of eight Georgia Outdoors Writers and two Georgia Sports Writers awards, including the state’s top recreation sports story in 2000, and three AJC Best of Quarter recognitions as a staffer at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Was an American Press Institute (API) participant in 1998.•Troy State University Hall School of Journalism Graduate of the Year, 1985. Scott Bernarde Portfolio, Page 2

Patch work by Scott BernardeI worked as a local editor, associate region editor and region editor in my five years with Patch.com (Sept. 2010-Nov. 2015). Below are a number of hyperlinks to some of the news stories I wrote, edited and published while with Patch. When I left Patch, I was a region editor solely in charge of 19 community news websites in North Georgia.

NewsPuppies OK After Robber Snatched ThemFired Lilburn Police Chief Wants His Job BackGeorgia Executes Kelly Renee GissendanerHow Do We Make Sense After 3 Children Die in Fire Tragedy?Lilburn Approves Mosque PlanWoman is 4th Pedestrian Killed in Gwinnett in Past MonthMan's Relationship with 'Brenda' Turns Strange; She's Actually 'Oscar’ Support Pours Out for Family of Killed BrothersIt Happened at the Waffle House

FeaturesVideo Spotlight: Picnic Helps Fight CancerVideo Report: Lilburn Girls Scouts Day CampSkies the Limit for Berkmar Valedictorian (video)Gwinnett Restaurant Reports: Wash Your Hands, Remove the Roaches

SportsVideo Report: Welcome Back Panthers Brookwood, Parkview Set the Sports Standard in Gwinnett Viewfinder: Two-A-Days at Parkview High Parkview Knocks Off No. 1 GraysonEverything You Need To Know About 2013 Final Four in ATLHigh School Football Predictions (with Video)

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Video ClipsScott shot and produced a variety of news and feature videos for Patch.com (2010-15), most utilizing a Sony CyberShot point-and-shoot camera and the iMovie editing app. I produced some videos utilizing iPhone, iMovie app and Patch mobile publishing app.Click on video windows to view.

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On the Water Guides

In 2009-10, I collaborated with a longtime friend to produce “On the Water Fishing Guides,” a take-with-you weatherproof aid for outdoors enthusiasts.I wrote, edited and designed the product, as well as similar products for Phelps Innovations.I utilized Adobe In-Design, In-Copy and Photoshop.

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Editing & PlanningAs an assignment editor in Sports, I directed several special packages, including preseason all-start in football and basketball. In “Friday Knights” (left), I coordinated the photo shoot with Medieval Times. In “Above & Beyond” (right), the shoot included the top boys and girls players on a trampoline.

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I’ve enjoyed opportunities to incorporate alternative story forms (examples right). “Football Feast, “ which previewed football games as if they were on a Thanksgiving Day menu. “Boys of Spring” highlight local baseball players playing in MLPB spring training.

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DeadlinePlanning & Editing

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Outdoors Writing

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Feature Writing