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Job Posting:  #090043, Technical Writer-Editor, GS-1083-12/12

Address:  2311 Pimmit Drive #0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Phone:  (xxx-xxx-xxxx

 

Social Security Number:  XXX-XX-XXXX

Citizenship:  COUNTRY

 

 

Core Competencies

 

Technical Writing; Federal Proposal Writing; Oral & Written Communications; Editing; Copyediting; Proofreading; Print & Non-Print Media; Copy Writing; Publications Process; Website Administration; Strategic Planning; Decision-Making; Research & Analysis; Information Gathering; Project Management; Presentations; Consultations; Interpersonal Relations; Collaborative Teamwork; Organization; Workflow Coordination; Prioritization; Time Management; Operations; Administration; Website Editing; Information Technology; Problem-Solving; Planning & Coordination;

 

 

Professional Experience

 

Proposal Editor, 7/2007-8/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Not Contact - Frank Cumberland xxx-xxx-xxxx

Hours:  40 per Week

Salary: $60,000/yr

 

Contributed strong writing talents toward producing winning proposals for DoD, HHS, and DoL contracts, in direct collaboration with proposal team.  Working closely with Technical Managers, designed and developed various technology-oriented writing products.  Carefully managed all aspects of proposal editing, ranging from rewriting and substantive editing to copy editing and proofing.

 

Conducted comprehensive research and analysis of requirements, bios, past performances and corporate experience.  Gathered, assimilated and interpreted information to draft proposal sections and convey unique selling points.  Applied and interpreted technical information to perform writing duties.  Thoroughly reviewed RFPs and created compliance matrices for kickoff meetings, demonstrating analytical and organizational skills in achieving goals and timelines.  Innovatively designed, developed and presented MS Word tables and charts, and performed basic manuscript formatting.  Worked extensively with Graphic Designer on figures and other graphics.

 

 

Freelance Web Editor, 7/2005-7/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000-5292

Supervisor:  May Contact - Sybil Barnes, 202-626-7300 (No Longer Working at Company)

Hours:  35 per Week

Salary: $30/hr

 

Exhibited creativity and innovation in providing various editing and writing services for AIA s Knowledge Management website, including uploading and layout of art and photos.  Illustrated strong attention to detail in preparing reports, brochures and other publications, with strong focus on optimizing productivity, efficiency and accuracy.  Built and established key relationships and liaised effectively with a large, diverse group of internal clients, demonstrating advanced communication and interpersonal relation skills.

 

 

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Freelance Writer, 2/1997-5/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Contact - Jody Curtis, 301-768-2978

Hours:  30-120 per Year

Salary: $500-$1500 per Article

 

Successfully wrote 12 how-to articles on best practices among the nation s foundations, contributing strong communication skills.  Due to exceptional writing talents, won the APEX Award for the Best How-to Feature Writing in both 2000 and 2001.  Relied upon to proofread and edit magazine articles on an ongoing freelance basis, ensuring accuracy and clarity, further illustrating exceptional editing talents.

 

 

Physics Module Editor, 5/1999-9/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Contact - Heather Dittbrenner, 202-522-3125

Hours:  40-60 per Week

Salary: $35/hr

 

Exhibited strong ability to gather and comprehend technical information to provide professional editing and writing services for Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools, a middle-school curriculum.  Developed a comprehensive and engaging physics curriculum in direct collaboration with a master teacher.  Served as a developmental editor for this curriculum.

 

Performed extensive substantive editing, copyediting and proofreading services, applying solid writing and editing skills.  Maintained art list of photographs and illustrations and coordinated with on-staff photo editor and contract illustrator.  Collaborated with on-staff Managing Editor on all aspects of the production process.

 

 

Freelance Editor, 3/1997-4/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Not Contact - Gretchen Feder, 800-273-8439 (No Longer Working with Company)

Hours:  5-20 per Week

Salary: $25/hr

 

Copyedited 15 books on test preparation for college entrance.  Proficiently gathered information and requirements and closely proofread books to ensure accuracy and clarity.

 

 

Freelance Editor, 1/1997-1/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Not Contact - Matthew Davis, 301-587-8570 (No Longer Working at Company)

Hours:  25 per Month

Salary: $1,200/mo.

 

Improved formatting, style and accuracy in copyediting a monthly magazine, Performance Improvement, covering management, training, and personnel development.  Effectively edited 12 books focusing on the academic component of training and development.

 

 

 

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Assistant Managing Editor, CARING Magazine, XX/1995-XX/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Contact - Heather Dittbrenner, 202-522-3125

Hours:  40 per Week

Salary: $37,000/yr

 

Produced and edited CARING, a monthly magazine for 8000 home care and hospice executives nationwide, in collaboration with the Managing Editor.  Applied sharp critical thinking and problem solving skills toward handling long-range issues planning, along with substantive editing and copyediting.  Interfaced directly with authors to ensure accuracy.  Conducted extensive research and analysis to write articles, sidebars, and press releases.

 

Played a significant role in supporting enterprise-wide operations by serving numerous roles, including editor, photo editor and book review editor.  Innovatively created, wrote and edited Industry Watch news column.  In addition, edited and wrote NAHC marketing and publication materials, manuals, brochures, meeting programs, and regulatory publications, demonstrating prioritizing and multitasking abilities.

 

 

Director of Membership Communications, XX/1993-XX/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Contact - Heather Dittbrenner, 202-522-3125

Hours:  40 per Week

Salary: $37,000/yr

 

Relied upon to represent NAHC at state and national conferences, exhibiting solid oral communication skills and interpersonal relation abilities.  Served as writer, editor, and information specialist for potential members, home care consumers, media representatives, and industry vendors.

 

 

Director of State Relations, XX/1991-XX/0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Contact - Heather Dittbrenner, 202-522-3125

Hours:  40 per Week

Salary: $37,000/yr

 

Applied advanced communication skills and industry knowledge toward serving as a primary liaison to NAHC State Associations.  Wrote and edited Crosscurrents, a newsletter that covered state-level issues.  Gathered, researched and analyzed information on diverse issues.  Collaborated with NAHC lawyers, lobbyists, regulatory, and research specialists to promptly solve member problems.

 

 

Senior Staff Assistant/Staff Assistant, 9/1987-4/1991                                                                            

National Governors Association - 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000

Supervisor:  May Not Contact - Kelly Donley French, 202-624-5300 (No Longer Working at Organization)

Hours:  40 per Week

Salary: $29,000/yr

 

Wrote and edited Governors Management Briefs, a series of monthly articles that covered best-practice management issues in governors offices.  Worked closely with the nation s governors and their staff to provide management development and networking services, further illustrating exceptional oral communication skills.  Planned, organized and managed professional development seminar series for governors staffs.  Spearheaded the initial program design, selection and recruitment of speakers, logistical coordination, and on-site management to ensure optimal performance. 

 

 

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Education

 

Bachelor of Arts, German - Georgetown University, 1984, GPA: X.X, XX credit hours

Diploma C XXXX High School, Date, GPA: X.X, XX credit hours

 

 

Training/Certifications

 

Proofreading & Copyediting, Substantive Editing - George Washington University Editing Certificate Courses, Years

Comprehensive Proofreading & Intensive Introduction to Copyediting - EEI Communications, Years

 

 

Awards/Achievements

 

Recipient, APEX Awards for Publishing Excellence Best How-to Feature Writing (Foundation News and Commentary Magazine: 2001, 2000)
Collaboratively produced winning proposals for major government organization contracts, including DoD, HHS, and DoL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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