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Hi, I'm Valerie Jane Crook

I'm a communications professional, multimedia storyteller, writer, creative designer, editor, and educator from Kansas City.

As a kid, I wanted to be everything: a screenwriter, a journalist, a documentarian, a motivational speaker. I spent sleepovers directing 90-minute feature films and imagined a life spent telling stories that mattered.

Turns out, I wasn't far off.

Over the past decade, I've written, designed, interviewed, recorded, photographed, produced, and led teams across education, media, and creative fields. I've won FCA awards as a videographer, built and directed a high school journalism program, and mentored students and colleagues in everything from print design to multimedia storytelling. Along the way, I became the thing I always wanted to be: someone who helps people tell their stories well.

I'm drawn to work that's collaborative, creative, and meaningful—whether that's in a classroom, a newsroom, a creative agency, or somewhere I haven't imagined yet. I love coaching teams, solving problems through design and narrative, and making things that connect with people.

What I bring: A versatile skill set across writing, video production, design, and project management. A teacher's ability to translate complex ideas into clarity. A storyteller's instinct for what resonates. And a deep belief that good communication—whether it's a lesson plan, a brand campaign, or a documentary—can make the world a little better (or at least a lot more interesting).

If you're looking for someone who can wear multiple hats, collaborate across teams, and bring both creativity and strategy to the table, let's talk.

SKILLSETS

Le Journal Pile

WRITING AND

CONTENT CREATION

COPY WRITING

FEATURE WRITING

SCRIPTWRITING

REPORTING

DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING

ACADEMIC WRITING & RESEARCH

DESIGN AND

MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION

GRAPHIC DESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHY

VIDEOGRAPHY

MOTION GRAPHICS

PODCASTING

WEB DESIGN

Communications

AND Strategy

BRANDING & BRAND MANAGEMENT

MESSAGE DESIGN

PUBLIC SPEAKING

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

CROSS-PLATFORM INTEGRATION

STYLE GUIDE PRODUCTION

AP STYLE & FACT CHECKING

Leadership and Management

TEACHING & COACHING

PEER MENTORSHIP 

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING

STRATEGIC PLANNING

DELEGATION & ORGANIZATION

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Valerie Crook

COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL | MULTIMEDIA STORYTELLER | EDUCATOR

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