Cover Letter Sales

A DR IENNE M A RIE P OLL O CK

S eattle, WA t : **5 - 281 - 1 284 ; e: a driennemarie. *******@*****.*** ; w: adriennemariepollock.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 3 years of creative, business, and journalism writing and editing experience. Willing to relocate for the ideal position.

Best known for leadership, extreme attention to detail, and a command of the English language.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

F reelance Editor, Creative Consultant 2010 present

www.adriennemariepollock.com (Seattle, WA) is a Seattle-based freelance website geared toward personal branding.

- Edit manuscripts, scripts, and short stories from first draft through final copy, working directly with authors on voice, style,

grammar

- Edit and coach resume and cover letter development

S enior Content Specialist & L ead Editor 2011 present

L ead Editor & T rainer

E ditor / C ontent Specialist

Microsoft Logic20/20 (Seattle, WA) is a business and technology consulting firm focused on simplicity.

- Wrote, edited, and reviewed sales and delivery documents, case studies, and other internal collateral

- Lead content management and business planning

- Managed a team of editors and their work

- Created and maintained team editorial resources (style sheets, checklists, processes) based on Microsoft Manual of Style

- Created and implemented training program and materials

- Drove alignment to the Microsoft brand across all editing and content creation

E ditorial & A cquisitions Intern 2011

The Mountaineer s Books (Seattle, WA) is a publishing company dedicated to expressing and sharing its love of nature and the outdoors.

- Proofread and edited book manuscripts; suggested and/or rejected unsolicited manuscripts

S upport Group & Programs Assistant 2010 2011

Alzheimer s Association (Seattle, WA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer s disease through advanced

research, enhanced care and support, and reduced risk of dementia.

- Wrote, edited, and designed flyers, letters, manuals, and press releases

- Proofread marketing and event materials for the Development team

F eatures Section Editor 2010 2011

The Falcon Newspaper (Seattle, WA) is the award-winning newspaper of Seattle Pacific University.

- Wrote, assigned, edited, proofread, laid out, headlined, and published 3 7 stories per week

- Managed, coached, and transformed inexperienced writers

SKILLS PROFILE

- General: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook), Microsoft SharePoint

- Technology: novice XML and HTML

- Manuals of Style: Microsoft Manual of Style (MSTP), Chicago Manual of Style (CMS), Associated Press Stylebook (AP)

- Languages: basic French and Hebrew

EDUCATION

B achelor s o f Arts i n C reative Writing, minor in Professional Writing

Seattle Pacific University (Seattle, WA); Graduated 2011, cum laude

Adrienne Marie Pollock t: 425-***-****; e: *************.*******@*****.***; w: adriennemariepollock.com

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