Operator Construction

KAREN HAMMOND

***** ***** **** ( TECUMSEH, OK ***73-6125

PHONE 405-***-**** ( CELL 613-9504 ( E-MAIL **********@*****.***

SUMMARY

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Dependable, highly motivated copy editor experienced in textbook

production with Saxon Publishers, known for their excellent math and

phonics textbooks. Results-driven professional with a passion for

accuracy and dedication to quality composition. Recognized as a team

member with keen attention to detail and ability to complete tasks under

tight deadlines. A quick learner, proficient in a variety of page layout

applications on the MAC and PC platform, including

InDesign - QuarkXPress - PageMaker - Microsoft Word

FrameMaker - Illustrator - Acrobat - Microsoft Excel

EXPERIENCE

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2000-2004 and 2006-2009 Saxon Publishers Norman,

OK

Production Artist, Editor

. Developed marketable print products through all editorial stages:

manuscript development, review, revision, and final materials.

. Produced press-ready teaching materials, from page composition through

transfer of electronic files to print vendor.

. Coordinated with team members to streamline production by composing

templates, master pages, and style sheets, to ensure all components

were produced consistently and within exact specifications.

. Collaborated with proofreaders to determine creative approaches to

avoid potential printing problems.

2005-2006 Midwest Trophy Manufacturing Del

City, OK

Typesetter

. Created computer layouts for the production of corporate and

scholastic recognition awards, working primarily with InDesign and

Acrobat.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

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1995-1999 U.S. Postal Service Abilene, TX

Data Conversion Operator for Remote Encoding Center

. Translated bad addresses into computer format to enable delivery of

problem mail.

. Achieved a speed of over 7150 kph with better than 98% accuracy.

Aldersgate United Methodist Church Abilene, TX

Publicity / Education Editor

Greenstreet Construction, Inc Abilene, TX

Blueprints Coordinator

Midas Rex Institute Fort Worth, TX

Draftsman / Graphics Illustrator

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / SKILLS

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B.F.A Mississippi University for Women

Columbus, MS

. Interior Design major . Graduated Magna Cum Laude

AutoCAD Certification Texas State Technical

Institute Abilene, TX

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