Francesca M. Knowles
Wilson, NY abjf3j@r.postjobfree.com
716-***-**** (mobile) www.francescamarie.com
Education:
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Loyola College in Maryland (now known as Loyola University Maryland)
Baltimore, MD
BA in Communications; Specializing in Journalism and Graphics; GPA: 3.3
May 2008
Honors:
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Claver Academic Scholarship Recipient, The National Dean's List, Dean's
List Honors
Experience:
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Work:
July 2008 - Present Coda Corp USA Fairport, NY
Web Content Editor
. Developed a project plan to raise Coda's internet profile, required in
depth research of potential clients and competitors
. Aided the principals of Coda Corp in the identification of User
Requirements for the corporate website
. Developed an internet marketing plan
. Updated company website content with relevant links, industry events,
and other content in accordance to research findings
. Redesigned the company website with regard to modern technology and
graphic design
. Initiated and managed Corporate Blog, LinkedIn Corporate Profile
Internship:
May 2007 - December 2007
Technical Writer
. Utilized reference material to create over 400 engineering SOPs designed
to control Pharmaceutical manufacturing
. Constructed a templatized format that could be applied to the entire
body of procedures
Course-Related:
January - May 2008 Magazine Publishing Senior Seminar Loyola
Copy Editor and Design Editor
. Developed the concept of the magazine Essence Girl, with regard to focus
demographic
. Edited entire magazine prototype for grammar, punctuation, spelling,
flow, and style
. Contributed two feature articles
. Conceptualized all design ideas, constructed layout, and implemented
both independently
. Acquired, edited, and/or created all artwork and graphics.
September 2006 - May 2007 Apprentice House Loyola
Project Manager
. Edited manuscript, Eager Street: A Life on the Corner and Behind Bars
for grammar and content
. Contributed to initial phase of book design and layout
Skills:
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. Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Outlook), e-mail, Internet, HTML, CSS, and Javascript
. Extensive use of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, and Acrobat;
both Windows and Macintosh operating systems