Kelly M. Edmiston
Beaufort, SC *****
Phone: 843-***-****
**************@*******.***
experience: Researcher, Editor, Writer, February 2004 - Present
Information USA, Inc., Washington, D.C.
. creating 200+ page reports based on information gathered online
and by phone
. independently researching topics to complete projects and
reports
. editing and proofing all material for print in books,
brochures, online
. data gathering and transmission of information to websites
. extensive database management and liaison with overseas web
development team
. managed web design overhaul and content quality control
. membership coordinator; main contact for customer service via
email and online chat options
. managed corporate social media accounts, including blog,
Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest
. creation of eBooks from start to finish: researching,
writing, editing, formatting, marketing
Freelance Writer / Editorial Assistant, July 2003 - October
2003
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania
. wrote winter press kit material
. created press releases for upcoming concerts, festivals, and
other events
. wrote features articles and short biographies
. proofread all marketing materials - i.e. brochures, press
releases, articles, ads
Team Coordinator, January 2002 - December 2002
Richmond - AIUL, London, England
. edited and revised company brochure using Quark Express and
Photoshop
. produced and edited introductory video
. liaised with Chief Executive and Fundraising Director
. organized and coordinated a team of
four to finish project in a timely manner
Sales Administrative Assistant, 1999 - 2000
Varian Medical Systems, Charlottesville, Virginia
. generated sales proposals and renewal notices
. reviewed and analyzed sales orders
. created spreadsheets for analysis
. prepared and mailed marketing materials
for various complex product lines
. interacted with high-level management, demanding field sales
managers, and customers
Medical Secretary / Assistant, 1998 - 1999
The Bozeman Skin Clinic, Bozeman, Montana
. front office procedures (checked patients in and out, collected
fees, managed multiple phone lines, scheduled patients)
. typed letters and histopathology reports from dictation
. sent out monthly skin cancer reminders
. assisted the doctor in minor surgeries
education: BA (Hons) Communications, 2002
Richmond - The American International University in London,
England
Skills: MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Lightroom, Social Media Networks,
Internet research methods