Assistant Editor

Robert Owen Breckenridge II

EMAIL: ********************@*****.***

CONTACT NUMBER: 703-***-****

PORTFOLIO: https://www.clippings.me/robertbreckenridgeii

Summary

Talented writer and editor with years of experience proofreading, editing, and writing documents. I have experience writing copy, feature articles and speeches, as well as technical documents such as RFP’s, RFI’s and data calls. I am familiar editing documents to fit AP style, as well as Chicago, APA and MLA. Experience with all Microsoft suites, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Results-oriented, well-organized professional with extensive writing and editing experience. Specific emphasis on developing, researching, writing, and editing feature articles and corporate publications, including a wide variety of technical and sales support materials.

My dynamic and effective communication skills are proven by my demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people and focus on team efforts. Committed to customer service and satisfaction.

Key Strengths

Writing and editing: Write documents in clear concise language including feature articles, speeches, copy, user guides, and marketing publications. Plan, edit reports, and oversee preparation of illustrations, photographs, and charts.

Communication: Disseminate correspondence and various documents to appropriate audiences. Interact with internal and external clients and proven success creating innovative and practical solutions.

Leadership Engagement: Assess organization risks, execute goals, present complex topics to senior management, conduct interviews, and focus groups.

Objective

To obtain a position within a growth-oriented organization that will benefit from my skills as a writer and editor.

Education

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia — Bachelor’s Degree in English

Potomac Senior High School, Dumfries, Virginia — Advanced Diploma

Professional Experience

Assistant Editor, American Correctional Association — 4/18-Present (portfolio available upon request)

Served as managing editor for certain issues of Corrections Today, company’s flagship publication;

oWriting feature articles for publication covering latest news and technology in the world of corrections. Involves interviewing, research and correspondence with influential figures in corrections.

oLeads in decision making process for choosing feature articles for each issue.

oCoordinates with authors to receive corrections-related articles.

Provide edits for public-facing company documentation.

Attend company’s bi-annual conferences and provide coverage of events;

oAssisted in writing speech material for award recipients at conferences

oWrote copy for company meetings

Veterinary Assistant, Tysons Corner Animal Hospital — 8/16-4/18

Customer Service (Answering phone calls, emails, and cash out invoices for services rendered).

Monthly tracking of inventory and ordering items as needed.

Assist DVM with holding animals for blood draws, surgeries, etc. Assist in giving medication to animals.

Junior Technical Writer, Nationwide IT Services, Inc. — 4/16-8/16

Assisted in the coordination of the company’s processes in response to U.S. Government, Defense, and technology requests for proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)

oAssisted in writing and editing of RFPs and RFIs.

Coordinated and consolidated data calls.

Participated in proposal development activities from pre-proposal planning to final production and documented lessons learned.

Assistant Manager, A Dogs Day Out — 7/15-8/17

Customer service (Answering phone calls and cash out invoices for services rendered).

Weekly tracking of inventory.

Booking reservations on Kennel Connection system.

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