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Dynamic, articulate and ambitious Communications Professional eager to integrate technical writing, editing and creative talents toward supporting the goals of a progressive employer in a Writing/Editing position.  Masters Degree in Language and Communication and a deep and rich understanding of content development, style guides and research methodologies. 

2008:  Georgetown University - Master of Arts Degree, Language and Communication (Cum Laude)

2006:  James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA - BA, Scientific Communication (Summa cum Laude)   

   Compile Bibliographies

   Create Legal Briefs/Memos

   Evaluated/Interpret Performance Surveys

   Solid Interviewing Skills

   Develop Request for Proposal Documents

   Edit for Grammar/Mechanics/Pragmatics

   Verify Content Accuracy

   Experience in Electronic/Print Media

   Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign

   XTML/XML/Website Development

   Adobe Dreamweaver/1st Page    

   MS Office/Oracle

2007 to 2010:  Forfeiture Support Associates/U.S. Department of Justice: Washington, DC

Technical Writer

   Provided key document production support for this organization tasked with seizing assets involved in criminal cases; revised internal website to increase functionality and user friendliness, and created a database of asset forfeiture activities.

   Maintained accountability for updates and service of 2 websites, designed graphics to enhance professional documents, and contributed strong writing and editing skills to streamline electronic file forms for ease of use.

   Verified asset forfeiture/money laundering statutes to ensure up-to-date information was included in statue books, and researched relevant data using Westlaw.

   Oversaw maintenance of 6,000 readers in Oracle and contributed talents to writing proposed legislation documents.

2006 to 2007:  Georgetown University, Washington, DC - Administrative Assistant

   Provided administrative support, greeted clients and managed business correspondence; worked with vendors to secure needed equipment and supplies, and assisted in editing manuscript and grant documents.

Summer 2006:  Esterline Pressure Systems: Hampton, VA - Technical Writer

   Drafted simplified instructions for manufacturing products and developed user-friendly; recommended improvement in language and communication strategies to simplify documents.

Summer 2005:  Howmet Castings, Hampton, VA - Technical Writer

   Analyzed and interpreted technical documentation and performance results; collaborated with internal business units to prepare documents for audits, update technical manuals, and contributed to significant cost savings by increasing quality control.