Design Assistant
Resume:
ASHLEYBALLY
Atlanta, GA 30312
******.*****@*****.***
Experience: November 2010 - Present: Production Editor with Penton Business Media, Inc.
l Responsible for layout of several publications including: Clymer Manuals,
Air Charter Guide, Buyers' Guides and Price Digests publications
l Effectively copy edits for Clymer Manuals, Air Charter Guide and a variety
of aviation blogs
l Consults and develops relationships among departments to facilitate
cooperation and growth
l Design and edit in a very strict deadline environment
l Plan, organize and execute process for producing publication on e-readers
l Actively updates instructional guides to reflect improvements with developing
projects and publications
l Performs other responsibilities to assist coworkers as needed
l Participates and engages in weekly status meetings
Page Designer/Copy Editor for the St. Joseph News-Press
May 2008 - October 2010:
Coordinated issues and managed editorial team on weekends
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Tasked with copy editing local and Associated Press content
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Responsible for using news and graphic judgment for designing section
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fronts and inside pages
Frequently collaborated with photo, sports and features department
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to determine concept of lead illustration
Engaged staff and participated in daily budget meetings
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Design Editor for the Northwest Missourian
June 2007 - May 2008:
Developed a plan for publication redesign - including updates to typography,
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headlines, captions and use of creative white space
l Assisted in editing proofs prior to publication
l Ensured accuracy, quality and unified style by developing and instituting a
design handbook
l Designed standing furniture and logo for weekly sports page, The Extra Point
l Planned, designed infographics
l Responsible for leading design team on weekly publication and special sections
Editorial Assistant for the Northwest Alumni Magazine
June 2006 - May 2007:
Responsible for copy editing spreads for summer, fall and winter issues
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Wrote articles and photo captions for publication, conducted interviews
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and compiled content for press releases
Conducted interviews and compiled content for both the
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Northwest Foundation and Alumni Association directories
Education: Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, minor in Interactive Digital Media
Skills: Experienced in:
l Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office Systems
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