Training Quality
Resume:
DAVID HORNSTEIN
Birmingham, Michigan 48009
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SUMMARY
Professional writer and editor experienced in journalism, public relations, corporate communications and technical writing. Sets high work standards, has an eye for detail and can write on a wide range of subjects.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Writer and Adjunct Instructor 2004-present
Journalism, Technical Writing and Education Birmingham, Michigan
Writing news and feature stories, columns, training course materials and quality management system documentation templates for Detroit area newspapers, magazines, and quality management consulting and training firms. Wrote standard work instructions and contingency plans for DTE Energy. Taught English at the University of Detroit Mercy. Wrote 118 stories for Real Estate & Construction Review. Detroit national politics and Wayne County elections 2010 blogger for Examiner.com.
Managing Editor - Perry Johnson, Inc. 1996-2004
Quality Management Consulting and Training Firm Southfield, Michigan
Duties and accomplishments included ghost-writing ISO/QS-9000 Yearbook: 1998 and ISO 9000: The Year 2000 and Beyond, both published by McGraw-Hill; proposing and writing a complete overhaul of the company web page content; writing AS9100 Lead Auditor, ISO 14000 Internal Auditor, VDA 6.1 Internal Auditor, ISO/TS 16949 Internal Auditor and ISO/IEC 17025 Overview training course materials; extensively revising other training course materials; editing and writing World Standards Review newsletter; writing quality standards executive overview and steps to registration booklets; creating technical report templates and checklists for consultants, along with sales and advertising flyers, quotes and other materials; writing consultant biographies, videotape and audiotape scripts, press releases, speeches for the company president, proposals, contracts, accreditation body and other correspondence, brochures, memos and employee regulations; and administering and grading job applicant writing tests.
Senior Writer - Margo E. Williams & Associates 1994-1996
Public Relations Firm Detroit, Michigan
Wrote and edited press releases, news and feature stories, pitch letters, brochures, newsletters and media alerts for a wide variety of public relations clients. Edited the writing of all employees, managed major client accounts, and advised company president in developing public relations strategies and client proposals.
Freelance Writer 1989-1994
Public Relations and Journalism St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Wrote, reported and proofread news and feature stories, radio news briefs, columns, press releases, position papers, newsletters, brochures, query letters and media alerts for Detroit area newspapers, magazines, public relations firms and wire services.
News Editor - Business Today 1988-1989
Monthly Business Magazine Mt. Clemens, Michigan
As founding co-editor, assisted with planning, developing and designing the magazine, which covered Macomb and Oakland counties. Reported and wrote 113 news stories and editorials on business, edited copy, assigned stories and photos, and supervised layout.
Staff Writer - Advisor Newspapers 1987-1988
Weekly Newspaper Utica, Michigan
Reported and wrote 981 news and feature stories on government, politics, education and business, along with a regular column; assigned photos; and set up and conducted weekly audience surveys. Beats included Romeo, Warren, Romeo and Warren Consolidated school districts, Bruce and Washington townships.
Staff Writer - Spinal Column Publications 1985-1986
Weekly Newspaper and Monthly Business Magazine Union Lake, Michigan
Reported and wrote 967 news stories on government, politics, legal affairs and business for Spinal Column Newsweekly and Oakland Business Monthly, and assigned photos. Beats included Oakland County government, courts and roads, Waterford Township, Wixom and Orchard Lake.
Freelance Writer 1981-1985
Journalism and Literature Oak Park, Michigan
Reported and wrote 531 news and feature stories on government, politics and education for Detroit area newspapers and magazines, primarily as Daily Tribune correspondent. Beats included state politics, Hazel Park, Hazel Park and Troy school districts, and Royal Oak Township. Wrote science fiction novel, A Visit To Heliogon.
Practicing Attorney 1978-1981
Law Southfield, Michigan
Conducted general law practice, which included some court work, along with extensive legal research and writing.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of General Studies, University of Michigan, 1974
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Juris Doctor, Wayne State University Law School, 1977
Detroit, Michigan
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