Project Real Estate
Resume:
Monica Dutcher
Aiken, SC *****
ace7e0@r.postjobfree.com
Education
University of South Carolina-Aiken
Bachelor of Arts in English
Cumulative GPA: 3.9 on a 4.0 scale
Academic Achievements
Kaplan Writing Award for Excellence in Expository Writing: Spring 2007
Lambda Pi Eta Communications Honor Society induction: Spring 2007
Peachbelt Conference Presidential Honor Roll: Spring 2005
President's Honor Roll: Spring 2007, Spring 2006, Spring 2005, Fall 2005,
Fall 2004
Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society induction: Spring 2004
Oswald Freshman Writing Award: Spring 2004
Work Experience
Freelance Writing and Editing: Aiken Homes and Lifestyles Magazine (2012 to
present), Augusta Family Magazine (June 2007-present); Welcome Aiken (2008-
2011); The Augusta Chronicle (June 2007-2009); Easy Street (April 2007);
Augusta Magazine (2010 to present), Faith Magazine (2012 to present), Chess
Life magazine (2014), South Carolina Living Magazine (2014)
Technical Publications Specialist/Program Support Specialist: Shaw Project
Services Group Dec 2009-present
Manage the development of MOX Project procedures by conducting interviews
with subject matter experts and coordinating reviews and comment
resolution. Assisted in re-building the project's measuring and test
equipment (M&TE) program and work package planning processes in response to
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) identified condition reports. Conduct
and document monthly surveillances and assessments to ensure personnel
compliance with NQA-1 (nuclear quality program) and project procedures.
Perform and document investigations to identify, correct and prevent
conditions adverse to quality (condition reporting). Areas of investigation
include vendor submittal management, material traceability, records
management, M&TE, control of government property, training, and work
control. Perform other administrative tasks as required by management,
including building organization charts and engineering logic diagrams,
writing desktop instructions, attending meetings, compiling information and
photography for the project newsletter, and assisting subject matter
experts with their assigned condition report investigations.
Executive Editor and Co-Founder: StudioSashay
Dec 2011-2013
Developed, managed, wrote and edited for a variety of publication projects
to include print marketing materials for large companies, small businesses,
and entrepreneurs. Managed the brand development of clients and helped
establish their mission statements.
Executive Editor and Co-Founder: Sashay Magazine, LLC
July 2009-Dec 2011
Conceptualized and managed Sashay Magazine, a national online and quarterly
print publication for affluent, artistic and philanthropic women. For
feature articles, I interviewed and wrote about such inspiring "Sashay"
women as Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller, New York Times best-selling
author Sue Monk Kidd and America's Got Talent runner up Barbara Padilla. In
addition, I directed online and print content by developing the editorial
calendar and managing a team of freelance writers in a virtual office. My
role extended beyond managing the editorial arm, as I marketed the print
and digital magazine through online social media, networking, and
participating in community events. In December 2011, Sashay Magazine, LLC
segued into StudioSashay (see above).
Assistant Editor: Augusta Magazine
June 2007-Dec 2009
Wrote, proofread and edited articles and features, focusing topics such as
health, community, local celebrities, food, art, wellness, finance, non-
profits. I also compiled/edited photography, designed magazine spreads, and
wrote promotional pieces such as the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce
Lifestyle Guide, At Home real estate guide, and Augusta Brides.
Contributing Staff and Features Writer: The Aiken Standard
Winter 2007, Summer 2006, Fall 2005 Wrote news articles and human interest
features. Compiled briefs from press releases and various submitted
materials.
Computer Skills: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, Quark Express, some
Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
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