Trevor Griner
Durham
Summary
Experienced with conducting in-depth research and uncovering newsworthy stories. Utilizes strong writing and editing skills to produce compelling and accurate reports. Track record of effective communication and collaboration with team members to meet tight deadlines.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
Durham, North Carolina
08.2022 - Current
- Coordinate with other teachers and staff members to create engaging material for students
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with sustainability principles.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences in renewable energy technologies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate interdisciplinary approaches into curriculum.
- Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance classroom engagement and efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Associate Director
UNC Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align project goals with institutional objectives.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved service delivery and reduced turnaround times.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Prioritized tasks and allocated resources appropriately to keep teams focused and productive.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Managed cross-functional teams for multiple large-scale projects, successfully completing each on time and within budget constraints.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying inefficiencies and implementing cost-saving measures in various departments.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Staff Writer
QSR & FSR Magazines
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Served as staff writer for both QSR and FSR magazines
- Produced stories for print and online publications
- Worked with editors to generate story ideas, cultivate sources, and develop deadlines
- Worked with art department to help secure artwork for stories
- Proofread magazine proofs before publication
- Interviewed C-suite and other top level executives as well as nationally recognized chefs and concept owners
- Produced roughly 12 stories a month
- Helped coordinate out of state company meetups where clients and industry professionals gathered
Editor
Philadelphia Neighborhoods
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Served as liaison between Philadelphia Neighborhoods and the MJ program
- Edited and maintained content for the Philadelphia Neighborhoods’ website
- Assisted Editor in selecting content for the site
Reporter
Media & American Politics, Temple University
02.2020
- Covered 2020 New Hampshire presidential primaries, which included
- Rallies, town halls, and fundraising events
- Interviewed politicians at both local and national levels, which included among others
- Joyce Craig, Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire
- Teddy Gatsas, Former Mayor of Manchester, New Hampshire
- Joe Biden, Former Vice President, Democrat presidential candidate
Editorial Intern
Louisville Magazine
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Created content for Louisville Magazine’s website covering weekly, monthly, and annual events
- Proofread content for print magazine and website
- Assisted staff in coordination and execution of on-site events focused on increasing distribution and spreading awareness
- Covered a variety of local events on assignment
Education
Professional Certificate - Medical Copywriting & Editing
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois06-2021
MJ - undefined
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania06-2020
B.A - Philosophy
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky05-2018
Skills
- Gathering information
- Building professional relationships
- Conducting interviews
- Fact-checking
- Researching information
- Copywriting and editing
- Multimedia journalism
- Developing relationships
- Excellent communication
- Data verification
- Press release writing
- Decision-making
Timeline
Associate Director
UNC Chapel Hill
06.2023 - 08.2025
Teacher
Southern School of Energy and Sustainability
08.2022 - Current
Staff Writer
QSR & FSR Magazines
07.2021 - 07.2022
Reporter
Media & American Politics, Temple University
02.2020
Editor
Philadelphia Neighborhoods
01.2020 - 07.2020
Editorial Intern
Louisville Magazine
08.2017 - 01.2018
MJ - undefined
Temple University
B.A - Philosophy
University of Louisville
Professional Certificate - Medical Copywriting & Editing
University of Chicago