Tessa Newberry

Editorial and publishing professional with 21 years of experience in newspaper production, advertising sales, graphic design, pagination, legal publications, circulation, and office support. Experienced in producing newspaper layouts, managing advertiser relationships, proofreading publications, and coordinating multiple responsibilities in fast-paced deadline-driven environments. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite with a strong reputation for multitasking, accuracy, teamwork, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities wherever needed.

Delivery Driver at DOORDASH (2023-03 – Present)

Managed daily delivery schedules, routes, and time-sensitive orders in a fast-paced environment.

• Provided timely and accurate delivery services while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
• Maintained excellent communication and customer service throughout each delivery.
• Demonstrated strong self-management, reliability, and problem-solving skills while working independently.

Sales Representative at GANNETT (2019-06 – 2021-09)

• Cultivated and maintained relationships with 100+ advertisers across diverse newspaper publications, enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
• Developed newspaper layouts, pagination, and graphic advertisements using Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring visual appeal and adherence to publication standards.
• Designed an average of 8 advertisements weekly for print publications.
• Coordinated and organized legal notices, obituaries, classifieds, comics, and special publication sections, streamlining production workflow.
• Proofread publications before press to ensure editorial quality.
• Trained 100+ employees across multiple newspaper properties.
• Collaborated with leadership and IT to improve publishing system integration.
• Supported circulation, production, and office operations while consistently meeting strict deadlines.

Community Page And Design at NAMES AND NUMBERS (2018-01 – 2019-03)

• Designed community publication layouts and advertisements.
• Curated and organized community content for publication, enhancing relevance and engagement.
• Designed and produced print-ready pages using Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring high-quality visual presentation.
• Collaborated with clients to develop engaging advertisements tailored to community interests.
• Managed multiple production deadlines simultaneously.

Sales Representative/Newspaper Production at COLUMBUS DAILY ADVOCATE (2005-06 – 2018-12)

Managed daily newspaper production and operations for multiple publications, producing print-ready editions while consistently meeting strict publication deadlines.

• Designed newspaper advertisements, page layouts, and special sections, while consulting with clients to develop effective print and digital advertising campaigns.
• Coordinated the preparation, scheduling, and publication of legal notices, including remote support for newspaper properties in Nebraska and Illinois.
• Managed obituary submissions, online content, and final page proofreading to ensure accuracy, compliance, and publication quality.
• Executed circulation operations and maintained bookkeeping records.
• Collaborated across multiple newspaper properties, ensuring seamless production workflows, high-quality publications, and on-time delivery of both print and digital content.
• Affiliated Publications: Baxter Springs News, Miami News Record, Grove Sun, Delaware County Journal, NoshO Daily News, Big Nickel, and The Morning Sun.

CERTIFICATE in COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES – Franklin Technology Center (2005-08 – 2005-08)