yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                                                                                     

 

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(xxx-xxx-xxxx     (xxx-xxx-xxxx

email:  abc@xyz.com

country of citizenship:   usa

social security number:  xxx-xx-xxxx

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vacancy announcement #:

position: 

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core competencies

research, journalism, database management, project management, editing, writing, publication development/production, problem solving, streamlining operations, page layout/design, journalism-related software, verbal/written communication, digital collections archiving system, library management, lexis-nexis utilization, accurint search engine usage, microfilm, administration, budgets, personnel supervision, press releases, ms office suite (word, excel, access, powerpoint, outlook), ms internet explorer, mozilla firefox, quarkxpress, windows 95/98/nt/xp, vista

 

 

 

professional experience

august 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

salary:  $53,000 annually

supervisor:  alex neill            , (703) 750-7444                                             may contact: no

 

editorial librarian

utilizing the digital collections archiving system, oversee archive database for nine print publications.  with attention to detail, follow strict administrative guidelines for archiving library s physical inventory.  this includes training editorial staff in usage of digital collections archiving protocols and ensuring staff familiarity with such research tools as lexis-nexis and accurint search engines.  assist both library editorial staff as well as outside patrons by conducting searches utilizing all of the above search engines and systems as well as careful perusal of all microfilm files.   interact regularly with editors, graphic artists and it staffs to resolve any and all copy, graphics or technical issues.  project managed organization and subsequent storage of warehoused bound volumes of newspapers, issues of which dated back to 1860s.  tasked with timely submission of annual budget.  hold responsibility for supervision of part-time assistant with particular emphasis on duties of archiving print products and conducting searches.

 

 

 

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salary:  $43,000 annually

supervisor:  peter atkinson, (703) 528-1576                                    

 

copy editor

held responsibility for planning, layout and production of both monthly and annual supplements of the military times division of gannett, inc., which required close interaction with department of defense public affairs personnel.  working closely with the supplements editor, developed story lines and ideas and assigned them to the appropriate freelance stringers/writers.  maintained strong working relationships with pool of photographers, utilizing their input for developing photo assignments and eventually choosing photographs for inclusion with each article. 

 

was also tasked with newspaper page layout and design.  for this, utilized quarkxpress software.  as copy editor, produced clear, concise and accurate news reporting for all publications while consistently maintaining proper syntax, grammar and spelling.   offered relevant input in assisting with preparation of budget.

 

 

june 2000 c december 2000

imas publishing company

falls church, va

salary:  $38,500 annually

supervisor:  mary ann melody, (730) 998-7600                               

 

managing editor

in this assignment, worked closely with members of the broadcasting industry, with particular emphasis on trade shows.  produced updated daily publications and wrote press releases for trade show participants.  as managing editor for imas, created story lists for client companies and chose most appropriate writer to produce and flesh out material.  maintained responsibility for clarity and accuracy of material, always with an eye to proper grammar, syntax and correct spelling.   had final approval for choice of photographs to be used with each article and utilized ms access to maintain updated trade show exhibitor data.

 

 

 

june 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

salary:  $32,000 annually

supervisor:  linda monroe, (703) 750-8615                          

 

copy editor

served as manager and producer of transitions section of army times newspaper.  determined import/significance of myriad of news releases and other stories of interest and directed which would be run in transitions.  utilized quarkxpress software to design pages and layout news releases, other hard news and feature articles.  designed and wrote headlines to accompany each of the above.  took on task of training new editorial assistants on various duties and job functions at transitions department.  also, in copy chief s absence served as acting page flower manager.

 

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salary:  $24,000 annually

supervisor:  donna peterson, (703) 750-9000                      

 

editorial assistant

originally hired as floating editorial assistant, was later promoted to permanent editorial assistant based on excellence of work and demonstrated comprehensive capabilities.  in this assignment, handled all administrative staff duties as directed and branched out into writing story briefs for transitions section of newspaper.  also took on role of assisting with design and layout of newspaper pages.

 

 

 

 

 

education

george mason university, fairfax, va

bachelor of arts, 1995

 

conversational spanish ii, 2004

applied grammar, 1999

 

 

professional development

american press institute

certification, copy editing, 1999 / 2002

 

 

 

community involvement

literacy volunteers of america, prince william county, 2003

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy                                      job posting:

 

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(xxx-xxx-xxxx     (xxx-xxx-xxxx

email:  abc@xyz.com

country of citizenship:   usa

social security number:  xxx-xx-xxxx

 

 

 

i am highly interested in being considered for the (public affairs, library science, library technician, archivist, information specialist, information management) position available.  with over 12 years of publishing experience, including writing, editing, story development, as well as research and database management experience, i believe i can make a positive contribution in this position.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i am submitting my resume.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying documents, i have built a successful career in the newspaper publishing sector as an editorial librarian, copy editor, managing editor and editorial assistant for the army times publishing company.  i offer a strong background of comprehensive knowledge of database and archival management for nine publications, utilization of lexis-nexis and accurint search engines for research, and editorial decision-making skills for story determination, writer assignment and page design and layout.  i maintain a clear focus on meeting deadlines and identifying, developing and executing new ideas and approaches toward maximizing resources and generating positive results.  a hands-on manager, i am highly effective in working closely with other editors, graphic artists and other technical departments to achieve a common vision.   my particular expertise in verbal and written communication has served my organization well in both training of subordinates and in daily additional contact with customers, staff and management.  further, i offer strong project management capabilities as well as adhering to budgetary considerations.  to complement my successful professional background, i have completed extensive training in copy editing, second languages and various software systems.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your earliest convenience, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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