BLAINE MILAM
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QUALIFICATIONS
I have strong verbal and written skills (minor in English from Georgia State), with exceptional attention
to detail. I have been a freelance writer/proofreader for several years. My proficiency in office skills was
developed by working in varied corporate and non-profit environments. I have Word, Excel, Access,
Power Point and excellent Internet skills. I have worked as the proofreader at a large CPA firm and also
for an environmental services company. I have written articles for the web site at Georgia Career
Information Center, and have worked on grant proposals for the Atlanta Technical College and the
YMCA. I have also written numerous academic, historical and S.E.O. articles for various online sites,
such as beckertime.com and mtobikes.com.
EDUCATION
Georgia State University:
BA, Communications BA, International Relations
Graduated June 1998 Graduated December 2006
WORK HISTORY:
Habif, Arogeti and Wynne, LLP 2012 – 2013
I proofread financial statements, service agreements and various other documents associated with the
financial industry.
Self employed as a grant researcher/writer, and as a copywriter/editor for various websites since 2007.
Morning Sun 2007- Present
I assist in the research and writing of grant proposals for a non-profit organization.
Edwards-Pittman Environmental Services 2007 - 2008
I edited and proofed historical and environmental documents.
Georgia Career Information Center at Georgia State 2004 - 2006
I maintained a database, contributed articles and preformed researched for a website providing
employment information and learning tools for Georgia students, and career centers.
Milam Heating and Air 2002 - present
I assisted service technicians with the installation and maintenance of heating and air conditioning
systems.
Merrill Lynch 2000 - 2001 (New York)
I handled general office work and served as a receptionist for a group of lawyers in the Intellectual
Properties division.
Bayard Rustin Film Project 2000 (New York) I performed historical research, including the use of New
York Public Library to locate documents related to the civil rights movement, and video tapes of speeches
and events.