Writer, Editor, Proofreader, Customer Service Agent, Transcriptionist

Anita Makuluni

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Madison, WI 53719

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2000–

present

Freelance Services – Nachisale, LLC. Freelance publication (editing, copyediting, writing, research, transcription), order fulfillment, and customer services. 2016 Acting Assistant Program Director – African Studies Program, University of Wisconsin– Madison.

2004–

2016

Managing Editor – Astronomical Journal, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Managing editor of a premier astronomical research journal published for the American Astronomical Society by the University of Chicago Press from 2004–2007 and IOP Publishing from 2007 onwards. 2002–

2003

Associate Editor – National Center for Improving Student Learning and Achievement in Mathematics and Science, Wisconsin Center for Education Research, University of Wisconsin– Madison. Copyedited and proofread book chapters, working papers, position announcements, newsletters, and grant materials; refined and recreated illustrations, charts, and equations. 1999–

2000

Managing Editor – Journal of Prosthodontics, University of Iowa. Designed and implemented an electronic system to transition from paper-based manuscript management; provided administrative and editorial support to the Editor-in-Chief; oversaw routing of manuscripts from submission through peer review and publication; prepared budgets; performed basic bookkeeping.

1991–

1998

Editor (‘95–‘98); Project Assistant (‘91–‘95) – Public Policy Center, University of Iowa. Edited, proofread, formatted, and designed book-length reports, project proposals, surveys, newsletters, and presentation materials for an interdisciplinary research center; created camera-ready copy; managed all phases of document preparation and production; monitored research progress; ensured smooth office operations.

1989–

1990

Project Assistant – Division of Developmental Disabilities, University of Iowa. Maintained child abuse reports; prepared grants, manuscripts, and presentation materials; monitored grant budgets; organized consensus conference on trauma resulting from abuse. 1998–

1999

Educational Associate – Horace Mann Elementary School (Iowa City, IA). Supervised students and assisted teachers with one-on-one, small-group, and large-group instruction. 1988–

1989

Database Management and Design – City of Des Moines (Iowa). Designed database to computerize insurance notification; debugged computer indexing of City Council agenda items; provided backup phone coverage for the office of the Mayor. 1987 Ministry of Works and Supplies Roads Section (Mzuzu, Malawi). Consulted with district supervisors and foremen to explain procedures and resolve difficulties with a new roadwork management system.

1984–

1986

English Teacher – Mzuzu Government Secondary School (Malawi). Taught 11th and 12th grade English as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

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EDUCATION & TRAINING

1984 Bachelor of Arts (English major; French minor), University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. 1984–

1987

Peace Corps training

• Stateside (US) and in-country (Malawi) training in history, traditions, culture, politics, belief systems and languages of Malawi; cultural sensitivity and awareness; Peace Corps expectations and policies; volunteer responsibilities; and teacher training

• Training of trainers workshop

• Peer mentoring workshop

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

African Association of Madison, Inc.

Member, 2001–present with a one-year term as secretary and active participation in planning activities for the children’s tent at Africa Fest: A Celebration of African Folk Life in Madison, WI African Women’s Association of Madison, Inc.

Member, 2001–present with several one-year terms as secretary; interim president, 2016 Madison Area Literacy Council

Volunteer ESL tutor, 2002–2003

COMPUTER & SOFTWARE LITERACY

Office Software: Proficient using word processing, desktop publishing, presentation, spreadsheet, database, and draw programs including Microsoft Office (MS Word super user), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Graphic Converter, and LaTeX

Database Management: Peer Review Management Software: eJournalPress; Atom (Institute of Physics Publishing); Web Peer Review (University of Chicago Press) Operating Systems: Comfortable using Apple and Microsoft operating systems; familiar with Linux OS Other: Familiar with and very comfortable learning and using a wide range of productivity and social media software and mobile apps.

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