Manager Project Management

Esmee J. Snyder

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Shelton, CT *6484

h 203-***-**** c 203-***-**** e-mail *******@***.***

summary

Diverse business experience with editing and proofreading skills developed in corporate and agency

environments. Design expertise, augmented by in-depth knowledge of digital production, adds value

to proofing function, ensuring a polished, professional product. Superb attention to detail. Highest

standards of accuracy. Comfortable operating in deadline-driven situations.

experience

Self-Employed

Editor/Proofreader/Digital Artist 1999 – present

Edit and proofread annual reports, brochures, newsletters, magazines, books, catalogs, white papers,

technical documents, presentations, web sites, marketing collateral and mechanicals.

n Expertise in editing, grammar, spelling and punctuation

n Solid background in technical and financial proofing

n In-depth knowledge of Macintosh design software

n Extensive print production and project management experience

n Clients include Aetna, Alexander Isley, Anthem, W.R. Berkley Corporation, BrandLogic, Colangelo

Synergy Marketing, Deloitte, GW Hoffman, Pappas MacDonnell, TracyLocke, Verizon, Wyant Symboli

AMAX Inc., Greenwich, CT

Manager, Publications and Graphics 1997–1999

Analyzed corporate and division communication needs and implemented programs to meet those needs.

Managed information and news network that provided a full range of communications services to the

company. Initiated and supervised vendor relationships.

n Launched and supervised internal communications programs for several divisions

n Wrote and edited newsletters, brochures, scripts, speeches and articles

n Designed and established “flagship” corporate newsletter

n Assisted in establishing and supervised a news and photo network that was instrumental in promoting

communications throughout the company

Manager, Graphics 1994 –1996

Managed in-house typesetting, computer graphics and production functions. Supervised in-house print shop

and operated Macintosh desktop publishing system.

n Saved approximately $100,000 in typesetting and production costs over two years

n Improved publication/graphic production turnaround by 50%

n Supervised photo and publication libraries

n Organized special events, tours and employee orientations

software

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress. Strong knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.

education

B.S. Business Economics, Marymount College, Tarrytown, NY, Cum Laude

Recipient of the Brady Scholarship, a full, competitive scholarship awarded by AMAX Inc.

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