Project Manager Administrative Assistant

Dana Barnes

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Farmers Branch, TX 75234

214-***-**** / abnh4h@r.postjobfree.com

danabarnes.net

EXPERIENCE

Marketing and Editorial Consultant (October 2003–the present)

Manage editorial and marketing projects for small businesses, authors an d publishing companies,

including copywriting, copy editing and client-side design management.

Created email newsletter distributed to online university nursing students and faculty. Developed

and managed the editorial calendar, wrote newsletter articles and conducted interviews with

industry experts. Managed editorial process to meet monthly production deadlines and strategic

goals.

Served as freelance writer for Muze, writing annotations for business, science and pop culture

books.

Proofread The Geology Book and The Religion Book (Visible Ink Press).

Served as copy editor for World Energy magazine and World Energy Monthly Review.

Served as development editor for two Kaplan University textbooks: Individual Income Tax

Planning, 1st edition and Insurance and Employee Benefits, 2nd edition.

Developed Web site for performance management consultant and author. Conduct ed marketing

campaigns to reach nonprofits, universities, government agencies and civic organizations.

Editor, Kaplan College, New York, NY (October 2001–October 2003)

Produced and edited fully accredited college-level courses in management, accounting and

marketing for the School of Business. Worked closely with a team of instructional designer s,

graphic designers and course developers. Managed freelance editors and production schedules to

meet stringent deadlines.

Project Manager/Interactive Media, WNYC Radio, New York, NY (October 2000–October 2001)

Managed the Web site of New York’s leading public radio station. Page views and listener

donations through the site doubled during one-year tenure.

Coordinated workflow for a staff of four producers, managing onl ine strategy, research, design

and technological development to support membership, programming and marketing objectives.

Associate Editor, Muze, Inc., New York, NY (June 1999–October 2000, freelancer: 2008–2009)

As a business and science writer for leading entertainment data provider, synthesized complex

topics for the layperson with concise book descriptions . Book annotations appear on

mysimon.com, bn.com, ebay.com and amazon.com.

Collaborated with publishing industry group to define data sharing standards between retailers

and publishers.

Communications Director, University of Georgia/Information Technology Outreach Services, Athens,

GA (April 1998–May 1999)

Managed writing and design of external communications for university Geographic Information

Systems (GIS) department, including newsletters, W eb sites, brochures, press releases, a

director's report/identity piece and technical documentation. Created 20-page full-color director's

report that the department continues to use in a revised form to market its services.

Designed and maintained Web site for university outreach magazine, balancing editorial and

organizational requirements.

Marketing Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, Quantum Financial Strategists, Athens, GA

(October 1997–April 1998)

While in a temp position, created and implemented marketing strategy for financial planning

firm.

Coordinated advertising, marketing and underwriting efforts.

Research Analyst, Media Map, Cambridge, MA (August 1996–August 1997)

Researched high-tech publications for leading media research provider, writing and editing

detailed directory entries designed to help PR professionals send more targeted information to

the high-tech press.

Associate editor of Alert! Newsletter circulated to clients and editorial contacts.

Corporate Music Sales Assistant, Boston Phoenix, Boston, MA (August 1994–August 1996)

Edited and proofread display advertising for music industry clients; worked with the design, sales

and traffic departments throughout the process.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (familiarity with Access and Project);

Dreamweaver; Photoshop; customized database programs; basic search engine optimization (organic

search)

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Certificate in Global Studies (1996)

Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Georgia, Athens, GA

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