Izarian (Izzy) Lassiter Rahmsahro **** West Ontario Street • Tucson, AZ 85745
520-***-**** • abitux@r.postjobfree.com
Highlights
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 2007 software - able to quickly learn new software.
• Certified in digital arts Adobe 2007 (Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Extensive editing and writing skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently work within a set budget and meet deadlines.
• Over 15 years experience in administrative office organization.
• Over 8 years teaching experience in college-level writing (Pima Community College).
• Over 7 years technical and academic editing experience.
Experience
Administrative
• Managed grant files, records, and grant agency submissions.
• Maintained departmental files; handled correspondence and daily office operations.
• Supervised and scheduled manhole construction crews.
• Coordinated daily construction jobs with staff, site foremen and concrete companies.
Editorial
• Edited academic manuscripts for grant and journal submissions.
• Analyzed technical manuscript drafts to determine the need for revisions, corrections and
changes in preparation for publication.
• Made recommendations to writer(s) for changes.
• Edited and corrected accompanying graphics (drawings, diagrams, photographs and
charts).
• Edited and corrected final draft to prepare for printing.
Employment History
Jensen Precast Tucson, AZ
Administrative Assistant – Construction Division 12/06 to 10/08
Blue Water Tackle and Marine Tucson, AZ
Administrative Assistant 10/05 to 07/06
Performance Associates International, Inc. Tucson, AZ
Senior Editor 11/02 to 03/05
Performance Associates International, Inc. Tucson, AZ
Editor 05/00 to 10/02
Humane Society of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ
Foster Care Coordinator 3/99 to 5/00
Massage Therapist Tucson, AZ
Self-employed (part-time) 9/94 to 1/08
Additional Related Employment
University of Missouri Columbia, MO
Administrative Associate to Roger A. Sunde, PhD 1/90 to 3/92
Managed the Nutrition Research Center’s grant program,
including editing and submissions
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ
Administrative Assistant to Roger A. Sunde, PhD 6/89 to 12/89
Lamson Business College Tucson, AZ
Associate Instructor 2/95 to 1/96 and 6/89 to 12/89
Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
Adjunct Instructor 8/92 to 3/95 and 8/85 to 8/89
Education and Certifications
University of Arizona Outreach College Tucson, AZ
Digital Arts Certification (3/2010)
Currently enrolled in Microsoft Office certification online program
Desert Institute of the Healing Arts Tucson, AZ
Massage Therapy Certification
Arizona Community College Teaching Certificate Tucson, AZ
Certified in Writing, Public Administration, and Social Work
Kent State University Kent, Ohio
Master of Public Administration
The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Minor in studio art