1. 2009 - Present
2014 - Present
Karla Socci Somers
1460 Woodpoint Way, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
karla@myhighmaintenancelife.com | (678) 699-1301
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Writer - Editor - Graphic Designer
Creative Writing/Blogging - Marketing Director - Communications Specialist - Skilled Negotiator
Nationally ranked parenting column - Certificates in Conflict Management - Published writer/humorist
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Marketing & Communications, AC Spine & Wellness Center
Lawrenceville, GA
Integrated wellness center dedicated to treating patients holistically to prevent illness and disease.
• Increased number of new patients from 15-20 per month to 40+ per month consistently, through
various marketing and communication strategies with prospective patients.
• Revised, rewrote, and updated company website; designed new logo; acted as Project Manager for the
layout, design, and content for new, improved website.
• Increased traffic flow to website through social media ad campaigns
• Grew patient base through direct phone calls, emails, e-newsletters, and consistent communication
• New patient coordinator, responsible for initial contact and scheduling of patients generated by ad
campaigns.
Writer/Blogger/Graphic Designer
Lawrenceville, GA
Self-employed writer, blogger, and graphic designer for a variety of publications, websites, and clients.
• Author of "My High-Maintenance Life" (www.myhighmaintenancelife.com), a personal blog featuring
an honest, humorous perspective of relationships and parenting.
• Former Atlanta Interpersonal Relationships Examiner for Examiner.com/Atlanta (now defunct)
• Former Atlanta Single Parenting Examiner for Examiner.com/Atlanta (now defunct); nationally
ranked in the top 5 single parenting columnists.
• Content editor/proofreader for 300+ page memoir/inspirational book, "Zigzagged Path to
Wholeness" by Kristine Ward.
• Wrote new content, product and services descriptions, and tagline for Bradyl Storage Solutions
(www.bradyl.com)
• Created a variety of print designs, brochure layouts, and logo designs for numerous businesses.

2. 2010 - 2013
2014 - PresentExam Writer/Essay Grader, MathEnglish.com
Rockville, MD
Academic company specializing in teaching SAT prep classes in person and via online courses focusing
on math and language arts.
• Produced academic test prep questions for language arts students, grades 1 through 12 (including
SAT level), on a weekly basis.
• Generated vocabulary practice tests/study guides for all grades.
• Daily grading of online essays for students, grades 5 through 12; includes editing and teaching
vocabulary, grammatical, and punctuation, to help students improve their writing skills.
• Responsible for selecting practice test reading passages on various topics for each grade level.
Freelance Writer/Editor, EverSpark Interactive
Atlanta, GA
Digital marketing company specializing business promotions through SEO optimization, creative
services, and content marketing strategies.
• Increased traffic to client websites through creation of custom blog content.
• Produced up to five 500-600 word blog posts per day.
• Delivered organic, original SEO content for clients under 24-hour (or less) deadlines.
• Generated content for clients including attorneys, retail businesses, education professionals, hotels,
and travel sites
EDUCATION
Master of Arts, Communication and Rhetorical Studies, Syracuse University, 2004
Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication, Syracuse University, 2000
Associates, Graphic Art/Advertising Design, Onondaga Community College, 1992
Certificate, Advanced Studies: Applied Conflict Resolution, Syracuse University, Maxwell School of
Citizenship, 2002
Certificate, University Teaching, Syracuse University, The Graduate School, 2002
Certificate, Divorce Mediation (40-hour course), Syracuse University, School of Social Work, 2002
Certificate, Mediation (25-hour course), Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship, 2002
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & CLIENT RELATIONS
Event Coordinator/Account Executive, Image 1 Studios, Nationwide
- Coordinated photography/fundraising events for real estate companies nationwide.
- Created new events, acquired new clients, and scheduled four photographers each week.

3. COMMUNITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Assistant Community & Public Relations Director, City Schools of Decatur, Decatur, GA
- Wrote press releases and designed marketing/fundraising materials for school system.
TRAINING, FACILITATION, & CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
Assistant Facilitator/Trainer/Teaching Assistant, Syracuse University
- Assisted with employee contract negotiations.
- Revised and updated training materials for several conflict resolution programs.
- Developed curriculum and taught college students.