Shawn M. Demo

Technical writer/technical editor/proofreader

**** **. ******* ***** ********** VA 221**-***-*** 1464 acg5qb@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

News writer Proofreader

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Broadcast News writer Script Writer

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Copy Editor Script Editor

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Copy Writer Script Supervisor

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Technical Editor Technical Writer

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Zeiders Enterprises, Woodbridge, VA

Technical Editor (Sept.- Nov. 2013) Temporary

• Proofread meeting minutes, training manuals, weekly and monthly reports, scripts, PowerPoint

presentations, and other types of documents to be submitted to Military Spouse Education Program,

(MSEP) a program sponsored by the U.S. Army

• Checked documents for correct grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation

• Confirmed documents adhered to standards set forth in MSEP/SECO style guide

ReliaTrust Technologies, Sterling, VA

Jr. Proposal Writer (Apr. 2013)

• Provided professional writing services, such as writing, proofreading, research, and other support

services for federal and civilian DoD programs

• Identified opportunities and tracked deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information

gathering

• Wrote drafts and submitted them for approval

• Performed quality review of technical documents to be included in final proposal

Tai Pedro & Associates, Silver Spring, MD

Jr. Proposal Writer (May- July 2012)

• Researched for bidding opportunities via multiple proposal opportunities web sites

• Responded to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from several federal

and state agencies, including the U.S. Navy, USMC, FDIC, and the District of Columbia city

government

• Tracked deadlines and published on a daily basis

• Researched for resumes, interviewed candidates, and tracked Letters of Commitment

• Assisted proposal team by preparing and matching past performance statements to meet the

requirements stated in the statements of work

• Performed quality review of technical documents as part of “red” review team

Internship:

3 Links Technologies, Rockville, MD

Proposal writer (Jan.- Apr. 2012)

• Assisted senior writers in preparing responses to government agencies who issued requests for

proposals

• Assisted the proposal manager by researching opportunities, preparing for kick off meetings, and

tracking deadlines

• Assisted senior writers in preparing contract pricing

• Proofread and edited drafts, resumes, and other documents for quality review

Fusion Companies, LLC, Woodbridge, VA

Script Writer/ Technical Writer (Mar. 2009- Sept. 2010)

• Wrote scripts for instructors

• Collaborate with clients to create and maintain training guides and other materials for virtual and

classroom training sessions

• Wrote copy for audio voice overs

• Co-wrote instructor manual

• Transposed technical manuals into script format

• Wrote website news articles

Proofreader

• Edited copy for sales collaterals and company websites

• Proofread, edited, and co-authored training manual

WWNY 7 News, Watertown, NY

Master Control Operator (Apr. 2002- Mar. 2009)

• Captured satellite feeds

• Prepared television programs for local affiliates using Harris Automation, Harris Digital Ingest,

Pathfinder server, and Sony Digital Beta and Betacam SP equipment

• Rolled commercial insertion for live broadcasts

• Trained on ParkerVision to direct noon news

SKILLS:

Microsoft Suite iWork Office for MAC Adobe: Bridge Photoshop Harris Automation Systems

ParkerVision Floprompter

EDUCATION:

Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA

Certification – Professional Writing for Business, Government & Industry (2012)

Oswego State University, Oswego, NY

Bachelor of Arts – Broadcasting & Mass Communications (1999)

SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY

Associate in Applied Science – Journalism Technology (1996)

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