Content Sales

J I L L S T E I N B E R G

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. Unique talent for using straightforward language to convey complex ideas

. Demonstrated success as a writer and editor of web copy, newsletters,

company and product messaging, white papers, and presentations

. Strong researching, interviewing, and reporting skills

. Exceptional capacity to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

. Knowledge of Windows and Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite,

proofreader marks, style guides (Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook,

Microsoft Style for Technical Publications), HTML and XML editors, web

publishing tools, and some graphics programs

. Advanced proficiency speaking and writing in the Italian language

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pragmatic Bookshelf 2/08

- present

Developmental Editor (contract, part-time)

. Serve as an editor of books for a publisher of computer-technology books

. Work closely with authors on book elements including story, voice, style,

and formatting

Isilon Systems, Seattle, WA

8/08 - 11/09

Technical Writer

. Wrote customer-facing help documentation for hardware and software

products

. Edited documentation written by engineers and technical writers

. Reviewed content with engineers and other subject-matter experts to

ensure accuracy

. Collaborated with team members on style guidelines and publishing

processes

. Used content-management system and web-based tools to format and publish

content

O'Reilly & Associates, Inc., Sebastopol, CA

10/03 - 9/08

Copy Editor (contract, part-time)

. Copyedited books in the Missing Manuals and Creative series, working on

Facebook, Microsoft, and Wikipedia titles

. Copyedited articles for O'Reilly web sites on a variety of topics

including digital media, general consumer, and Java technology

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

9/03 - 9-08

Features Writer (contract, part-time)

. Collaborated with staff from the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral

Sciences on newsletter content

. Researched newsletter topics, reviewed background materials, and prepared

interview questions

. Conducted interviews with faculty members, researchers, and physicians

. Wrote feature stories, faculty spotlight pieces, news items, and research

summaries

Worktank, Seattle, WA

4/07 - 11/07

Senior Copywriter and Technical Editor (contract)

. Wrote customer-facing brochures, PowerPoint presentations, web copy,

video scripts, and product messaging frameworks for this advertising

agency's clients, primarily Microsoft and AT&T

. Wrote industry articles on behalf of key members of the management team,

highlighting industry expertise

. Edited a wide variety of materials written by other copywriters

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MITS, Seattle, WA

2/06 - 4/07

Technical Editor and Writer (contract)

. Edited software documentation, user guides, and other technical content

. Wrote marketing materials, including how-to articles, case studies, web

copy, email newsletters, press releases, and brochures

. Collaborated with graphic designers on advertising pieces and sales

collateral

. Managed company web site, building new pages using HTML editors and FTP

software

MRM Worldwide, Seattle, WA

3/05 - 2/06

Techical Editor and Writer (contract)

. Provided technical and developmental editing, copyediting, and

proofreading services

. Wrote how-to articles, PowerPoint presentations, video scripts, CD-ROM

resource kits, brochures,

web content, and advertising copy covering new Microsoft products and

technology

. Managed Microsoft Office 2007 web project consisting of 100-plus pages of

product content; collaborated

with client teams on the pages' messaging and structure

IDG, Inc., San Francisco, CA

5/96 - 10/99

Senior Editor, JavaWorld

. Acquired and edited columns, feature stories, and news items for this

online programming magazine

. Developed and wrote news articles and a weekly newsletter

. Determined cover stories and collaborated with the production staff on

the web site design

. Served as a spokesperson, presenting at trade shows, press conferences,

and industry events

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Editor and Lecturer, National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

. Wrote educational material, including exhibition wall text and lecture

handouts

. Edited exhibition catalogs, scholarly journals, and annual reports

. Developed, coordinated, and delivered gallery talks, tours, and

auditorium lectures

EDUCATION

Master of Philosophy Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Art History

Master of Arts Williams College, Williamstown, MA

Art History

Bachelor of Arts Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Art History

Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude Studio

Art

Semester Abroad Syracuse University, Florence Italy

Art History

Studio Art

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