1. Elizabeth L. Applebaum
14420 Vernon ● Oak Park, MI 48237-1322
(248) 548-9176 (home) ● (248) 854-2073 (cell)
2khaztiy@comcast.net
Award-winning, versatile, seasoned and creative writer
with management and extensive editing experience
Current Employment
Manager, Marketing Communications
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, West Bloomfield, MI, 2012 to present
I am responsible for all aspects of the JCC’s communications including writing and
editing brochures, flyers, letters and newspaper articles; writing and developing material
for the company’s Facebook profile; writing a quarterly catalog that showcases JCC
classes and events; branding; and guaranteeing effective communication of the
company’s programs, image and message
Professional Background
Marketing Specialist
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, West Bloomfield, MI, 2007-2012
I wrote and edited promotional, advertising and publicity copy; wrote and edited
catalogs, brochures and schedules for all JCC programs; wrote and placed newspaper
stories about the JCC and its events; wrote and edited fundraising materials; wrote and
edited executive correspondence and speeches
Contributing Writer
Detroit Jewish News, Southfield, MI, 1997-2007
I wrote and edited stories on a variety of topics and supervised a weekly family section
Associate Editor
Detroit Jewish News, Southfield, MI, February 1988-1997
I wrote and edited news and feature copy and supervised staff writers and freelancers
Associate Editor
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, Kansas City, MO, August 1985-February 1988
I wrote and edited news and feature copy and supervised staff writers and freelancers
Reporter
New Orleans Times-Picayune, March-July 1985
I covered local news
Outreach Director
Hillel Foundation, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, September 1984-July 1985
Originated, coordinated and promoted events and programs to university students
2. Administrative Assistant
Henry S. Jacobs Camp, Utica, MS, September 1983-September 1984
I assisted the camp director in all aspects of camp management
Academic Background
Master’s degree program in English literature - Hebrew University, Jerusalem 1980-1982
Bachelor of Arts degree in political science - Stephens College, Columbia, MO, 1980
Awards and Honors
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
2010 Above and Beyond Award (for outstanding work)
Society of Professional Journalists, Michigan Chapter
2005 First place, feature writing
2004 First place, feature writing
Michigan Press Association
2004 Second place, feature writing
Simon Rockower Award for Excellence in Jewish Journalism
1997 First place, personality profile
1995 Second place, feature writing
1992 Honorable mention, commentary
1991 First place, feature writing
1990 First place, investigative reporting
Boris M. Smolar Award
1990 First place, arts, criticism and reviews
1990 First place, news coverage
Raymond Carver Short Story Writing Contest
1990 Second place