Mark A. Abel
Washington DC 20005
*******@*******.***
Objective
To obtain an editorial position within a publishing institution, where I use my writing, editing, and organizational skills in a challenging and creative atmosphere.
Work History
Bloomberg B.N.A., Publications Assistant
October 1999 to February 2018
Office support but mainly assisted editors within the LRR department (IER and LA) on weekly and bi-weekly publishing deadlines, handling non-print summary cases, proofing, editing, researching case cites, and other duties necessary in the daily work flow.
Temporary Employee, Advantage Staffing Services
October 1998 to October 1999
General office support including filing, answering phones, typing, copying, experience with various computer systems like Microsoft Word, Paradox 7, Powerpoint, and Excel systems. Assignments included organizations like PBS, B.N.A., and C-SPAN.
Temporary Employee, Temps & Co.
April to September 1998
General office including filing, answering phones, typing, copying, experience with various computer systems like Microsoft Word and Excel systems. Extended stays with the Friends of the National Zoo and National Wildlife Federation.
Compass Publications, Associate Editor
July 1996 to March 1998
Responsible for assembling, writing, editing, and proofreading numerous sections of an international monthly magazine using Microsoft Word and Word Perfect programs. Extensive writing, proofing, and editing of a yearly Buyers Guide. General office and library support.
Education
1988 – 1993, B.S. in Communications Media
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Concentration: Product Development
Minor: English