Meet VeRonda Wicks of Various Marks: All or Nothing!
VeRonda Wicks operates as owner and consultant of Various Marks, an editing and promotions group, centered around being the source of accuracy and making that all important impression. With over 11 years of proven ability and professional aptitude in the research, English, journalism, and public relations environments, with intense focus on stakeholder success and career branding and development, Wicks’ experiences and opportunities have made room for the next.
Wicks received her first published article with the Baltimore Sun before she could even drive and by driving age she was interning for then-Delegate/ now Congressman Elijah E. Cummings. With the privilege of attending a Historically Black College & University, Wicks functioned as an opinion/editorial writer for Morgan State University’s newspaper, The Spokesman, and later became the section's editor. During this same time, she interned and worked at Baltimore’s CBS news station, WJZ-13, under the tremendous mentorship of veteran television personality Richard Sher.
While developing valuable mentoring relationships with veteran television personalities, newspaper columnists, and PR consultants, Wicks obtained her B.A. in English/Journalism and ventured to Chicago to continue her pursuit of journalism and public relations, working for an internationally-recognized broadcasting company. This experience afforded her the opportunity to come in contact with a number of high-profile clients who benefited from personalized attention, custom branding, and overall development and managing.
After relocating back to Maryland and earning a M.S. degree in Professional Writing, Wicks operated as the PR Director for the Baltimore Teachers Union and later consulted on various government contracts writing and reviewing secured documentation.
In coming full circle, Wicks believes that everything happens for a reason and that if she can’t give her all to something, she’d rather not give anything. With this mind set and an incredible passion for writing, editing, and the overall presentation, she’s committed to excellence, professionalism, and helping the next person get to where he or she needs to be.
Wicks enjoys reading, traveling, good discussions, and great food. She resides in Maryland with her husband, Allen.
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