DARLA A. BAKER
**** ******** ****., *** **-A. Rosamond, CA 93560
abi67t@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS
Seasoned, goal-oriented Writer, Editor, and Marketing Professional with a
consistent track record of exceptional success in small and large
companies. Self-starter with ability to flourish while working under
deadline. Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Proficient in
Microsoft Word, Excel, Quark, Adobe Photoshop, and Photography. Ability to
type over 100 wpm
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1994 to 1995 K-Mart, Sales Associate, Ridgecrest, CA
1995 to 1997 Women's Center, High Desert, Inc., Shelter Coordinator,
Ridgecrest, CA
1997 to 1998 Ridgecrest Community Hospital, PBX Clerk, Ridgecrest, CA
1998 to 2006 The Daily Independent, Editor/Sales Representative,
Ridgecrest, CA
AWARDS
1996 Dedicated Service Award, Women's Shelter Network
1996 Super Achievement Award, Women's Shelter Network
2000 Cooper Award from the American Heart Association for Feature Story
2004 Employee of the Month, The Daily Independent
2005 Finalist in the California Newspaper Publishers Association's Better
Newspaper Contest for Feature Story, placing third
ACHIEVEMENTS
1997 Drafted and finalized original grant proposal for the Women's Center -
High Desert, Inc., to "If I Had One Wish" grant contest, awarded $246,000
out of $250,000 available
2003 to 2005 Created and produced original publication, entitled "The
Artist Palette," for the Ridgecrest area and surrounding communities for
three consecutive years.
2000 to 2006 Authored over 3,000 original feature stories printed in local
publications.
TRAINING
1997 13-week Sexual Assault Response Team Seminar, Women's Shelter Network,
Ridgecrest
1997 Financial Business Training, Women's Center, Ridgecrest
2000 to 2002 Writing and Editing Training for AP Style, The Daily
Independent, Ridgecrest
REFERENCES
Laura Dobbins, former supervisor at The Daily Independent, 760-***-****
Stan Shearer, personal friend of 17 years, 760-***-****
Earl Sorrells, personal friend of 15 years, 661-***-****