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Resume:
Christine Distler
Email: abos8y@r.postjobfree.com
Address: *** **** **.
City: Dekalb
State: IL
Zip: 60115
Country: USA
Phone: 815-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: 40
Willing to Relocate
Primary Skills/Experience:
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Educational Background:
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Job History / Details:
CHRISTINE A. DISTLER
530 Rees Street
Hinckley, Illinois 60520
abos8y@r.postjobfree.com
WRITER * RESEARCHER * EDITOR
Energetic, tenacious, self-starting writer, researcher and editor. Versatile in technical and creative markets. Great organizer with excellent communication skills. Always striving for quality and to stand out from the mundane. Proficient in MicroSoft Office Suite 2000, Word, Excel, SPSS 11.00, and Internet research.
RELEVANT SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Writer/Researcher
* Developed and implemented questionnaire for inmates to address recidivism, which resulted in focusing on the affects of early childhood experiences instead of solely relying on benefits of uniting inmates with their children.
* Gathered, analyzed, and wrote reports for grant generated projects that united both female and male inmates with their families. With families intact recidivism dropped significantly. Successful use of diplomacy to expedite completion of project
* Researched and composed two daily editorials for syndicated political radio program.
* Compiled various brochures for businesses and artist. Increased business and revenue for catering business by 200%.
* Feature writer for Mid-South Newspaper. Researched and wrote articles about local businesses.
* Provided creative ad copy for radio, television, and newspaper for local and major clients such as Honda and Mondavi Wines.
* One of four writers hired to compile Elvis Presley's auction book. Researched the history of the memorabilia that was to be auctioned, and wrote a short paragraph to help sell the item.
* Wrote, published, and sold children's fantasy book for ages 8 - 10.
* Surveyed Memphis intersections to see if they were up to federal code, thus allowing those who are handicapped safe access. Submitted technical reports to City Engineer with findings and recommendations.
Editor
* Responsible for the accuracy of all copy released to television stations, radio stations, and newspapers.
* Edited all press releases and all government grant reports for compliancy and statistical accuracy.
* Designed and edited all business brochures.
* Tailored and edited all daily editorials for syndicated radio program.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Excel Driving School, Naperville, IL
(Instructor) 2007 - present
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
(Research Associate, Criminology Dept.) 2005 - 2007)
Mid-South Newspaper, Memphis, TN
(Feature Writer) freelance 2006
The Michael Dressler Show, Alaska
(Editorial Writer) 2005
Full-Time Student (2002 - 2005)
Memphis City Schools, Memphis, TN
(Substitute Teacher in Honors English, English) 2000 - 2002)
Guernsey Auction House, New York, NY
(Elvis Presley's auction book) Freelance 1998
Grey Advertising, Los Angeles, CA & Betsey Berkhimer PR Firm
(Secretary & Copy Writer)
TRAINING & AWARDS
LongRidge Writing School
Phi Kappa Phi
Golden Key Society
Who's Who of Jr. Colleges
Broadcast Music Incorporated member
Published children's book
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree-Anthropology/Philosophy
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
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