Project Manager Assistant

david s. levin

Cell: 347-***-**** http://lnkd.in/dY3kBuE *******@***.***

SUMMARY

Editor experienced in the coordination, editing, formatting and publishing

of marketing communications material. Extensive experience in the financial

industry. Master of Arts in Journalism (Science, Health and Environmental

Reporting) from New York University.

. Excellent fact-checking, research, communication and production skills.

. Ability to multitask without compromising quality standards.

. Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented.

. Capable of quickly integrating any new software program.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

capital group (american funds), New York, NY 2005 - 2014

Senior Copy Editor

Copyedited marketing communications materials, including annual reports,

prospectus and tax forms. Writer for the 2012 Tax Guide. Project manager

for numerous time-sensitive pieces. Maintained database consisting of

several thousand Bloomberg-generated descriptions of companies held by

American Funds.

. Successfully managed an increasing and diverse workload that consisted of

over 100 individual projects.

. Streamlined comments from writers, accountants, statisticians, production

and legal, resulting in a more efficient production process for the

company's complex insurance series report.

. Created and updated detailed quarterly shareholder mockup statements on

Excel.

reuters estimates, Lake Success, NY 2001 - 2004

Senior Copy Editor

Researched SEC filings and company websites to write and edit short and

long descriptions for companies listed in database, consisting of 20,000+

publicly traded firms. Maintained and updated PR Newswire service.

Supervised projects to help market the financial data department to sales

staff. Established and maintained relationships with clients' human

resources contacts.

. Increased editing staff productivity levels for short and long

descriptions.

. Demonstrated the speed and skill necessary to serve as only member of

editing staff to successfully utilize PR Newswire service for writing

real-time press releases.

. Managed and created several large-scale projects, including the editing

of all press releases for the S&P 500.

every world.com, New York, NY 1999 - 2001

(Upscale travel and leisure content site)

Lead Content Writer / Editor

Developed, researched, organized and edited all Website content. Promoted

concept of website to clients via written and verbal communication.

Employed the latest software to edit video footage. Organized and updated

complex database through FileMaker program.

. Coordinated video shoots at upscale New York City properties, including

hotels, restaurants, parks, museums and other attractions.

. Performed multiple duties that were outside previous experience,

including video editing using online software.

journalism internships

abc news 20/20, New York, NY 1998

Production / Post-Production Assistant (Internship)

Researched internet and various publications for content relevant to

programs in development. Assisted producers with script organization, time-

coding interviews and editing story files. Assisted in producing audio

content for production and legal staff.

the queens tribune, Fresh Meadows, NY 1994 - 1996

Editorial Assistant (Internship evolved into Staff position)

Researched, edited and wrote major articles, including several front-page

stories. Provided captions and headlines for majority of articles and

editorials.

. Assigned to cover mayoral conference of Rudolph Giuliani.

EDUCATION

Master of Journalism in Science, Health and Environmental Reporting

New York University, New York, NY

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

Queens College, Flushing, NY

computer and related skills

MS Office 2010, Windows XP, Mac OS, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,

Filemaker Pro. Knowledge of AP, The Chicago Style Manual and AMA Manual of

Style.

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