Writing, Grammar, Editing
Resume:
Virginia Anson
*** ****** **., *********, ** ****5 785-***-**** • acr0n0@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Seeking a permanent and challenging telecommuting editor or writer position that will encompass my interpersonal skills, writing and editing talents, educational background, and teaching experience.
Related Capabilities
• Writing, editing, and proofreading • Computer applications
• Accurate and detail-oriented • Internet and text researching
• Deadline oriented • Written and classroom instruction
Writing and Editing Experience
FPMI, Alexandria, Virginia 2010 to 2015
Technical Editor
• Edited and rewrote educational seminar documents and Power Point presentations
Calmar Courier, Calmar Iowa 1995-1997
Feature Writer
• Interviewed subjects and wrote feature articles
Stainless Design Corporation Mt. Marion, New York 1992-1993
Technical Writer
• Researched, wrote, edited, and published technical manuals
• Researched, wrote, edited, and published script for a manual on filter pre-wet system
Related Employment
Cloud County Community College, Concordia, Kansas. 2006 to 2010.
Adjunct Instructor/Paraprofessional (FT).
• Taught writing and remedial grammar courses
• Coordinated writing center operations
• Taught Composition I and Composition II courses
• Edited student, faculty, and staff works
• Wrote original works for faculty and staff
Northeast Iowa Community College, Calmar, Iowa. 1995 to 2006.
Adjunct Instructor.
• Taught Documentation, Web Design, Electronics, Computer Programming and
Applications, and Trigonometry courses
Education
Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing/Creative Nonfiction, 2010.
National University, La Jolla, California. GPA 3.887
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Writing, 1997. Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, New York.
• Includes 30 credits in Mathematics. GPA 3.9
Associate of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, 1986.
Rochester Community College, Rochester, Minnesota. GPA 3.96
• Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Fraternity
Certificate in Wildlife/Forestry Conservation, 2010.
Penn Foster College, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Virginia Anson
210 Gallop Dr., Lafayette, IN 47905 785-***-**** • acr0n0@r.postjobfree.com
Publications/Honors
Mother Earth’s Caretakers
• Self-published as Kindle e-book
“Desert Snowman”
• Honorable mention in the Children’s Fiction category, 2001 Writer’s Digest Writing
“Think Like a Computer” published in Oct/Nov 2000 issue of Boy’s Quest Magazine
“Fine Tuning Your Web Page” published in Winter 2000 issue of Empire State College
alumni magazine
“How Do Birds Stay Warm in the Winter?”
• Third place in the Juvenile Nonfiction category, 1997 Writer’s Digest Writing Contest
“Fern and the Hummingbird King”
• First place in a local writing contest in Decorah, Iowa
Wrote Beginning Writing Course for Adam's School of Writing in Portland, Oregon
Wrote, edited, and published Prop Wash and The Hawk’s View newsletters for Civil Air
Patrol squadrons
“Farm Park in Decorah Preserves ‘Lost’ Breeds” published in Calmar Courier Newspaper
“Ah, to Be a Fish” published in Calmar Courier Newspaper
Military Service
United States Air Force, Veteran, honorably discharged
• Medical Service Specialist
Volunteer Service
Catholic Stewards of Creation Online Newsletter
• Monthly column “Meandering along the River’s Edge”
American Legion Post 76 Concordia, KS
• Past Post Commander and Service Officer
National Wildlife Federation
• Habitat Steward and Ambassador
References
Kansas Senator Elaine Bower
1326 N. 150th Rd.
Concordia, KS 66901
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Ms. Suzanne Ernst (Friend)
1105 S. Mill Street
Decorah, Iowa 52101
563-***-**** home or work
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Ms. Sandy Redman (Prior Colleague, Friend)
414 South King St.
Leesburg, VA 20275
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