York, PA *****
actg6w@r.postjobfree.com
Dear Sir or Madam:
I have my M.A. in English with a concentration in Literacy, Technology, and Professional Writing from
Northern Arizona University.
During my undergraduate career at York College of Pennsylvania, I majored in the Humanities with a
concentration in Philosophy and Religion. By virtue of my job experience and an excellent education at
both York College and Northern Arizona University, I believe I have the linguistic, analytical, and
organizational skills necessary to succeed in the position of Technical Writer.
I have an outgoing personality and a high energy level to add to the equation as well. I can be contacted at the above-listed address, by telephone at 717-***-**** or by email actg6w@r.postjobfree.com. Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Bonnie E. Eskridge
261 Hess Farm Rd.
York, PA 17403
actg6w@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Overview
I am an articulate, extremely organized and motivated Writer/Editor. My education and experience also afford me with a plethora of transferable skills, hence my experience in the fields of technical writing, teaching, healthcare, and customer service.
Education
M.A. English with a concentration in Literacy, Technology and Professional Writing from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona, which I earned in December of 2007
B.A. in Humanities with a concentration in Philosophy and Religion from York College of Pennsylvania, which I received in December of 2003
Core Qualifications
Technical Writing/Business Writing
Technical Editing
Computer Software (Desktop Publishing and Microsoft Office Suite)
Administration/Healthcare
Customer Service
Inventory/Fiscal Management
Experience
Contingent Worker Office Team/Ricoh York, PA
Present
Transfer paper documents to electronic files
Data entry
Retail Banker II Woodforest National Bank York, PA
December 2014 to July 2015
Ran a cash drawer or teller station
Learned and utilized a variety of financially relevant software
Executed administrative duties
Opened bank accounts for bank patrons
Fielded customer phone calls and inquiries and assisted clients with their fiscal concerns
Assistant Editor Words & Numbers, Inc. Baltimore, MD
June 2014 to September 2014
Temporary Position
Managed spreadsheets
Prepared art counts for textbooks
Readied chapters for review
Organized and trafficked files
Completed originality checking of writers’ work
Edited documents
Acted as a liaison between my superiors and our clients
Staffed reviewers
Administrative Assistant Prudential Bob Yost Homesale Services Shrewsbury, PA
August 2013 to February 2014
Temporary position
Managed the inventory of real estate signs
Used a variety of job related software not limited to but including Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Paragon, and Delta Net
Operated equipment other than computers, such as printers and fax machines
Manned the front desk
Directed calls
Collaborated with real estate agents to promote the organization
Medical Assistant/Technical Writer McHenry-Eskridge Associates York, PA
May 1998 to November 2012
Performed clerical work
Created business and technical documentation
Administered visual field tests
Dispensed and repaired glasses under the supervision of the Certified Optician
Replenished the inventory of the optical shop
Increased sales by thirty percent
Adjunct English Professor ITT Technical Institute Harrisburg, PA
October 2008 to December 2009
Taught Composition I and II to adult students
Devised syllabi and lesson plans in accordance with the ITT curricula
Educated students as a class and tutored them individually
Freelance Reporter York Newspaper Company York, PA
December 2008 to March 2009
Covered local municipal events for The York Dispatch
Authored several published articles for the newspaper
Editorial Assistant Institute for Human Development Flagstaff, AZ
March 2006 to August 2006
Streamlined and edited the catalog for The Institute as an internship for graduate school
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, Medical Mastermind, Search Engine Optimization, File organization
Fellowships and Awards
GPA of 3.6 in my major at York College of Pennsylvania, where I was on The Dean’s List
Volunteer Work
Lions Club of Jacobus community service
Publications
Owner awaits decision on Washington Twp. drag racing strip
www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_11878288
Fourth hearing set on drag race proposal - York Dispatch
www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_11591382
Third hearing planned on drag strip in Washington Twp ...
www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_11528435
Hearings end on controversial drag racing plan in ...
www.yorkdispatch.com/ci_11749275
References
Jodi Reineberg Former Supervisor 717-***-****
Kathy Fugate Former Supervisor 717-***-****
Nicole Wever Former Colleague 717-***-****