Deanna Barnert References

"With many pages to fill each issue, Deanna had the difficult job of dealing with several prickly personalities -- and it was a challenge she handled brilliantly as a representative of our magazine. Deanna not only kept the peace, but even when we were not provided the storyline previews, press releases and access to talent we needed, she never missed a deadline or let down our readers. Instead, she thought outside the box and brainstormed with the team to come up with news stories and features that engaged, informed and entertained. Her We Speak Out critical items were humorous, concise commentaries, while her long-form recaps of classic episodes were always a hit. Deanna is a talented writer, and a true team player."

"Deanna Barnert worked as a news editor from October, 2015, until the magazine’s closing on April 24, 2020. In her capacity, Ms. Barnert was responsible for covering the ABC soap opera General Hospital, which included helping to fill all departments of the magazine with feature interviews, historical stories about the soap, personal items about the stars, games and much more.

In covering General Hospital, Ms. Barnert displayed the ability to think on her feet and utilize her network of contacts to deliver fresh and engaging content for the magazine, much of which had to be done in the face of significant roadblocks. At all times, I found Ms. Barnert to be dependable, reliable, hardworking and conscientious.

In closing, I would highly recommend Ms. Barnert for any position you might be trying to fill. If you’re looking for someone who is an independent worker, yet a team player, who can meet all deadlines and exceed expectations, then Deanna Barnert is the person for you."

"During my time assigning entertainment features and coverage to Deanna while working for MSN Entertainment, I found her to be extremely responsive and excited to take on any and all assignments even if outside her normal coverage expertise. Deanna always delivered her content on time and needing very few edits to publish. In addition to taking assignments with professionalism and vigor, Deanna also pitched many ideas and many opportunities and is a great source for new content inspiration."

- Kent Laird, Lead Entertainment Editor and Principal Product Manager; February 2015

"Deanna's research is very thorough and her writing is tight, easy to read and enlightening. She also meets deadlines, gladly accepts new responsibilities and rolls with the punches. I highly recommend Deanna as a writer researcher. So much so that I've already contracted her for more work."

"Deanna worked to create a Los Angeles Guide that included information about our business. She was interactive and diligent about constructing a piece that best represented the people/businesses she interviewed. Her meticulous attention to creating a product that would be as attractive as useful was evident in the result. Deanna has always been punctual and upfront with any conflicts that could arise and this has made our working relationship strong and successful. We have truly appreciated getting to know her and continue to benefit from the work that she does."
Top Qualities: Great Results, Personable, On Time

- Matthew Gloin, D.C., Owner, Live Well Chiropractic and Pilates Center, March, 2008

"Deanna's been an asset in helping maintain daily CMS operations on the Soap Opera Fan website. She has attended and reported on many fan events and red carpet shows for Soaps.com, remaining professional and providing a great deal of dish for online articles. She pays attention to detail and grammar and never misses a deadline. It's easy to recommend her."

"As soon as we hired Deanna for our West Coast staff, I knew we had made the right decision. Despite the difficulty (at that time) of working for an East Coast weekly magazine, Deanna quickly adapted to our sometimes fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants requirements to compensate for the time difference and our rigid deadlines. She quickly caught on to the inner workings of the daytime soap industry and became a respected member of our small "family" of soap journalists. As we expanded our coverage to also include some prime time shows, she helped us to become established in that daypart as well. Since retiring several years ago, I have followed Deanna's work online and have been impressed by her writing, the top-drawer contacts she has developed and nurtured, and her insights into the business.

"Deanna approached her job with good humor and tenacity, always submitting stories and feature content in a timely fashion and ready to go the extra mile whenever asked."

"Deanna was a co-worker for seven years, during which time she went above and beyond the call of duty. She is a team player, always willing and often volunteering to help out associates in need. She has a great work ethic and fine writing skills. Best of all she is a loyal and dedicated employee."