LAUREN BERTKE

2260 Maryann Pl., Toledo OH 43514 | lauriebertke@gmail.com | 419.345.3110

EXPERIENCED JOURNALIST
Specializing in storytelling through word, image and new media, both online and in print.
EXPERIENCE
Web Editor, Catholic Chronicle; Toledo, OH 2009-2014
Worked closely with general editor in developing content for newspaper website
Launched and oversaw social media accounts and campaigns on a variety of platforms including
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Launched and published bimonthly e-newsletter using Constant Contact
Responsible for updating website daily (Joomla)
Staff Reporter, Catholic Chronicle; Toledo, OH 2005-2014
Developed, reported and wrote news and feature stories for monthly print publication according to
prescribed editorial style and format standards (AP and Catholic News Service Stylebook on Religion)
Photographed events and generated other imagery to complement stories
Produced videos and other multimedia for website
Galleyed and copy edited press releases and other submitted information
Photo Lab/Sales Counter, Ritz Camera; Toledo, OH 2005
Assisted in daily workflow of commercial one-hour photography lab
Advised customers in selection of cameras and accessories and assisted with troubleshooting and
operating photographic equipment
Student Supervisor, Information Technology Services, BGSU 2004-2005
Trained and supervised approximately 70 student employees staffing eight computer labs
EDU CAT IO N
Bowling Green State University Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2-D Studies in Photography
Graduated Summa Cum Laude May 2005
AWAR DS
Catholic Press Awards: Second Place for Best Feature Story (2014); Second Place for Best Online Content
Not Published in Print (2012); First Place for Best Online Content Not Published in Print (2010);
Honorable Mention for Best Feature Photo (2007)
Knights of Columbus Fr. Michael J. McGivney Award for Distinguished Volunteerism Journalism, Third
Place (2009)
REFERENCES AND PORTFOLI O
Available upon request.