Catherine Stewart

Temple Hills, Maryland - 301-***-**** - 301-***-**** -

acdi8r@r.postjobfree.com

Employment Summary

With a degree in printing management, Catherine Stewart has over 15

years experience as a desktop publisher of both print and online

documents. Catherine has worked for the federal government as well as

large government contractors. She uses her knowledge and creativity to

produce high-quality time sensitive publications that are sometimes

worth millions of dollars. Catherine has been relied upon to

coordinate production processes to produce deliverables and proposals,

maintain databases and manage intranet sites.

Technical Skills

Senior desktop publishing Create 508 documents

Proposal production Graphic design

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio HTML coding

Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker, InDesign, Photoshop, IBM and Macintosh PCs

Illustrator

SharePoint, Privia, Documentum, Infoworks Maintain intranet sites

Work Experience

Desktop Publisher, Proposal Development Consultants (PDC) 11/2013

- March 2014

Bethesda, MD

(On-call Position)

Apply advanced desktop publishing skills to produce compliant

proposals and deliverables for federal clients. Communicate with a

team of managers, coordinators, editors and graphic artist regarding

document production, schedules and requirements necessary to produce

quality and timely documents. Other accomplishments and tasks include:

. Created compliant templates

. Reviewed RFPs for requirements

. Adhered to established and tight deadlines

Senior Desktop Publisher, Alliance of Professionals and Consultants 08/2012

- 10/2013

(APC) Herndon, VA

(Assigned to IBM)

Formatted compliant proposals in response to state and federal

government RFPs. Established the departmental process to create 508

compliant Word and Adobe PDF files for the web and to aid in online

information retrieval for blind individuals. Other accomplishments and

tasks include:

. Created compliant templates

. Worked in a team environment with proposal managers, leads, graphic

artist and editors

. Printed RFPs for final submissions

. Delivered timely and winning proposals

. Utilized Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Illustrator

and Photoshop programs

. Coordinated production and delivery with Proposal Manager

Desktop Publisher/Proposal Production Coordinator, Aerotek

01/2012 - 08/2012

Fairfax, VA

(Assigned to Xerox)

Performed a full range of desktop publishing services to develop

responses to federal RFPs. Coordinated the proposal production process

including template creation, desktop publishing, printing, and

delivery. Other accomplishments and tasks include:

. Reviewed the RFP for proposal production/documentation guidelines

. Created templates and shell files

. Supported the proposal manager with tasks to deliver timely and winning

proposals

. Successfully managed documents and graphics within Privia and SharePoint

document management systems

Desktop Publisher, Pixstar, Incorporated, Lewes, DE 02/2011

- 11/2011

Performed desktop publishing to develop responses for both government and

commercial RFPs. Worked in a team environment with proposal managers,

subject matter experts, technical editors and sales staff. Other

accomplishments and tasks include:

. Designed and formatted professional marketing material that was

consistent with the company brand

. Assisted marketing managers and sales with endeavors to bring in new

business, as well as maintained current contracts

. Created PowerPoint presentations for internal projects as well as client

meetings and sales

. Designed and published company newsletter and assisted marketing manager

with content development and editing

. Maintained departmental SharePoint site which required entering revised

schedules and marketing data

Desktop Publisher, SM Stoller Corporation, Las Vegas, NV

07/2006 - 02/2011

(Assigned to Department of Energy, Las Vegas, NV)

Performed complex desktop publishing tasks to produce technical and

environmental documents according to customer requirements and tight

schedules. Documents were created in Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft

Word programs. Other accomplishments and tasks include:

. Designed posters and other display information for the Office of Public

Affairs

. Trained staff and created training manuals for both Adobe FrameMaker and

Microsoft Word

. Proofread documents for style and content requirements

. Maintained SharePoint database of company procedures to meet DOE safety

and quality requirements. Database required constant revisions and

coordination with managers and technical subject matter experts.

. Coordinated efforts with a team of editors, GIS artist, managers and

technical staff

Senior Desktop Publisher/Publication Specialist 07/2005 - 06/2006

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Falls Church, VA,

Published proposals, manuals and deliverables according to proposal

requirements and tight schedules. Lead teams of desktop publishers and

coordinated the production and delivery of proposals and other

documents. Other accomplishments and tasks include:

. Coordinated efforts with a team of editors, graphic artist, managers and

other proposal staff

. Created proposal graphics and designed marketing pieces according to CSC

standards

. Maintained departmental website using Macromedia DreamWeaver

Desktop Publisher, Boss Temps, Bethesda, MD 05/2005 - 07/2005

(Assigned to CSC, Falls Church, VA)

Published proposals, manuals, and deliverables according to proposal

requirements and tight schedules. Created graphic images and designed

marketing pieces according to CSC standards. Coordinated efforts with

a team of editors, graphic artist, managers and other proposal staff.

Lead Desktop Publisher, Word Processor, Web Technician and 12/1999

- 2/2005

Data Technician, SAIC, Bechtel SAIC, Las Vegas,

(Assigned to Department of Energy, Las Vegas, NV)

Flexibility was encouraged on this contract; therefore held various

positions during the five years worked on the Yucca Mountain Project.

. Trained and led a team of desktop publishers and proofreaders to format

numerous technical analysis reports and other documents

. Performed complex desktop publishing tasks to produce large documents,

tables, forms, and presentations. Proofread documents for style and

content requirements

. Used html and Homesite to create and convert documents to web

publications for the Department of Energy and applied Section 508

government requirements

Proposal Production Specialist, J&E Associates, Silver Spring, MD

02/1997 - 06/1999

Formatted proposals according to client requirements and within tight

deadlines. Documents were created using MS Word, Power Point,

PageMaker, Excel and CorelDraw applications.

Visual Information Specialist, US Department of Labor 03/1992

- 06/1999

Washington, DC

Performed complex desktop publishing tasks to create books,

periodicals, brochures, newsletters, flyers, and other printed

materials. Created documents in Adobe PageMaker, MS Word, PowerPoint

and Excel. Other accomplishments and tasks include:

. Produced documents that adhered to strict government specifications and

delivery deadlines

. Proofread documents for style and content requirements

. Coordinated job specifications and high resolution printing with the

Government Printing Office

. Resolved hardware and software conflicts, and justified hardware and

software purchases

Education

B.S., Printing Management, University of the District of Columbia,

Washington, DC - 1990

Graphics Arts Certificate, USDA, Washington, DC - 1997

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