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Editorial: Development and copyediting, technical and narrative writing, style guides, publication processes. Design: Print layout, illustrations, presentations, cover art, websites, logos. Experience (employer names withheld)Technical Writer / Editor (2010 to present)Created and revised document templates. Developed and edited technical reports. Ensured that all materials conform to government standards and other publication guidelines. Editor, freelance (2008 to present)Edit and index manuscripts for authors. Enhance content for usability and scholarly rigor. Clients include the Hoover Institution of Stanford University, Gateway Press of Baltimore, and Rockable Press. Subjects include finance, politics, business, history, and memoirs. Senior Technical Writer (2007 to 2010)Wrote software manuals, procedures, marketing materials, references, presentations, white papers. Managed formatting, style guides, version control. Maintained excellent working relationships with members of all departments. Advised development and business teams creating products to resolve interface and functionality issues. Conducted quality assurance reviews. Supervised and mentored junior staff. Trained staff on software, products, and writing. Achievements: Voting member of Change Control Board. Published over 300 new documents. Received 2008 Impact Award/Bonus for excellence. Editor, contract (2007)Edited formal responses to research grant proposals in the fields of prostate cancer, breast cancer, and related areas of study. Applied style manuals. Confirmed references. Praised by supervisor for superior attention to detail, accuracy, rigor, and timely delivery. Editor & Graphic Artist (2001 to 2007)Lead editor for all CCRP Publication Series books. Managing Editor of the International C2 Journal. Edited books, reports, articles, case studies, proposals. Executed layout and design, illustrations, covers, indexing, etc. Facilitated book reviews. Maintained records of all activities. Drafted case studies for classes. Taught classes on writing, software use. Negotiated with vendors. Created CDs, posters, awards, brochures. Built/maintained websites. Reviewed resumes and interviewed candidates. Supported international symposia. Achievements: Enhanced book designs, launched the Mathieson Forum, launched the International C2 Journal, increased monthly book downloads from 5K to 177K, and highly praised by authors for contributions to manuscripts. Editorial & Production Assistant (2001)Assisted author writing non-fiction book: researched architectural history, sociology, and popular culture. Assisted in filming documentaries and other promotional activities. Web Developer & Copyeditor (1999 to 2001)Designed, built, and maintained corporate website and intranet; researched/wrote departmental proposals; and managed quality control on company communications. Achievement: Washington Post hailed the website as superior in the field of real estate. Graphic Designer (1998 to 1999)Designed sales and marketing presentations, displays, brochures, newsletters, postcards, and business cards. Negotiated printing contracts. Professional AssociationsMember of the Society for Technical Communication (STC) [website] B.A. in British and American Literature, University of Maryland, College Park, MD (2001) University Honors; GPA 3.8 Participated in 4-year Gemstone Honors study of education (team research, interviews, conference, thesis) ArticlesWorkAwesome.com (2009 to present) [website]Site aimed at young professional readers. Twenty articles published to date, including:
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