DEAN H. BORGWARDT
**** *. *** *****, ******, AZ *5339
602-***-**** ( *********@*.***
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KEY SKILLS
. Plan, write, and edit engaging articles for local, regional and
national media markets.
. Proofread confidential financial and legal documents to ensure
proper grammar, spelling, syntax, and style.
. Accurate data entry, 10-key, word processing and problem-solving
skills; proficient in MS Office software.
EXPERIENCE
STAFFMARK - Phoenix, AZ (2011)
Proofreader
Proofread high-profile, high-priority, confidential financial and
legal information in a fast-paced environment to ensure proper
grammar, spelling, syntax, and style while managing the proofreading
queue.
. Attention to detail, ability to use standard proofreader marks, and
knowledge of grammar and style.
. Balance the usage of house style vs. The Chicago Manual of Style vs.
project-specific style sheets/guides.
VANGENT INC. - Phoenix, AZ (2010)
U.S. Census Manual Check-in Clerk/Transcription
Increased productivity at the Paper Data Capture Center in Phoenix by
accurately transcribing illegible 2010 U.S. Census questionnaires that
otherwise were unscannable by equipment.
. Performed check-in of enumerator returns received from local 2010
Census offices.
. Adopted efficiency methods such as using a wand to capture the census
ID of forms whose mail-back IDs
were not captured at the sorters.
RANDSTAD @ THE VANGUARD GROUP - Scottsdale, AZ (2008-2009)
Correspondence Associate
Initiated written responses to client inquiries while adhering to
strict corporate standards.
. Responded promptly and accurately to incoming external e-mails and
correspondences.
. Established an in-depth understanding of compliance, regulatory and
departmental policies and procedures.
. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of mutual funds and services, as
well as an understanding of current
market factors.
CLIFF CASTLE CASINO - Camp Verde, AZ (2005-2007)
Marketing Copywriter
Created, wrote and edited promotional pieces that led to increased
customer satisfaction, resulting in guests voting the casino the No. 1
gaming venue in Arizona for 10 consecutive years.
. Assisted in channel marketing by identifying new local, regional and
statewide gaming markets and
developed promotions that targeted prospective clients, thereby
boosting annual revenue.
. Executed marketing promotions such as concerts, fund-raisers, and
theme parties.
VERDE VALLEY NEWSPAPERS, INC. - Cottonwood, AZ (2003-2005)
Staff Reporter/Photographer
Planned, researched, wrote and edited compelling content on various
topics for both print and web platforms.
. Contributed award-winning stories and photos on neighboring
communities and police/emergency services.
EDUCATION
B.A. - Journalism - University Of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI