Project Manager Assistant

Cheryl Singer Merrill

**** ******** *****, #***

Reston, VA 20190

Telephone: 703-***-****

E-mail: ********@****.***

EDUCATION

California State University, Long Beach

School of Education

Graduate Study: 32 credits

University of California-Santa Barbara Bachelor of Arts

Major: History

Minor: English

EXPERIENCE

March 2003 – Present NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BIOLOGY TEACHERS (NABT)

Reston, Virginia

Director of Publications

Provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of NABT’s publishing program,

including The American Biology Teacher, News & Views, the Web site, books and

monographs, conference materials, direct-mail pieces, calendars, and marketing

brochures. Includes writing, editing, and working with a graphic designer. Ensures that

all publications meet the highest standards for appearance and content. Negotiates

contracts with printers, advertising agencies, and other vendors. Manages permissions

requests, royalty, and copyright issues. Supervises Publications Specialist and Newsletter

Editor. Responsible for budget of $448,000.

Managing Editor of The American Biology Teacher

Provides leadership and operational oversight for the printing and publication of The

American Biology Teacher. Ensures that ABT meets the highest standards for appearance

and content. Coordinates activities of authors including scheduling, editing, and final

article approval. Works with authors, printer, graphic designer, and Editor to coordinate

content development and scheduling. Manages copyright and royalty programs for the

journal. Serves as liaison with BioOne, ERIC, and other online publishing organizations

to ensure that ABT material is provided and formatted properly.

Sept. 1988 – Feb. 2003 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BIOLOGY TEACHERS

Editor, News & Views

Responsible for publication of quarterly association newsletter, including content

development, writing, editing, layout, and mailing. Worked with Director of Publications,

printer, and mail houses to coordinate activities. Wrote miscellaneous promotional pieces

for The American Biology Teacher and proofread articles. Handled design and layout of

the NABT Conference Program. Assisted with development and publication of direct-

mail pieces, calendars, books and monographs, and marketing brochures.

Sept. 1987 – August 1988 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BIOLOGY TEACHERS

Editorial Assistant

Assisted Director of Publications in all aspects of Departmental work including

proofreading and editing association journal, newsletter, books and monographs.

Responsible for publication of News & Views, association quarterly newsletter.

Sept. 1978 – March 1981 TRW SYSTEMS

McLean, Virginia

Personnel Representative

Responsible for recruitment and placement of employees. Determined salaries, approved

or denied personnel transactions such as promotions, disciplinary actions, and

terminations. Mediated employee disputes and provided counseling.

March 1977 – Aug. 1978 TRW SYSTEMS

Administrative Assistant

Assisted Project Manager in all aspects of project including

personnel records and transactions, procurement and inventory of office equipment, and

coordination of off-site move (involving movers, employees, and vendors).

Jan. 1976 – Feb. 1977 TRW SYSTEMS

Personnel Assistant

Handled administrative responsibilities in Personnel Office: interviewed prospective

employees, maintained personnel records, provided statistical reports, and assisted in

development and implementation of Affirmative Action program.

Oct. 1974-Mar. 1975 THE ANTIOCH REVIEW

Yellow Springs, Ohio

Assistant to the Editor

Assisted in all aspects of publication of monthly college literary journal. Served as liaison

between Editor and college administration. Managed budget. Supervised Marketing

Representative and student volunteers. Coordinated activities of Editor, printer, authors,

staff, and college administration.

Sept. 1972 – Sept. 1973 PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN

(Then-Governor of California)

Sacramento, California

Correspondence Specialist

Wrote responses (for the Governor) to special issues. Wrote congratulatory and other

special messages that were sent with the Governor’s signature.

Nov. 19971 – Aug. 1972 PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN

Reader Analyst

Read correspondence to the Governor and determined necessary action i.e., referral to the

necessary office for attention, assignment of a form letter, or special handling.

Mar. 1970 – Sept. 1971 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, California

Personnel Assistant

Assisted in all aspects of Personnel Department including processing employee

transactions, record keeping, training administrative employees in personnel transactions.

Mar. 1981 – Sept. 1987 Out of workforce to raise my son until he began first grade.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)

Washington Women Information Network (WWIN)

National Preservation for Historic Trust

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