Publishing, Education, Transportation

Sylviette D. McGill

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Fairburn, Ga. 30213 Phone: 404-

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Objective

To obtain a responsible position with a reputable organization that

recognizes and values creativity, organization and effective communication.

My goal is to serve with professionalism and a strong work ethic that will

ensure the highest rate of productivity.

Education

Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va.

Master of Education in Teaching and Learning May

2013

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

May 1992

Certifications

Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators ~ Exams Completed and

Passed

School Counseling I(103) 06/14/2008 School Counseling

II(104) 10/25/2008

Professional Pedagogy Test I(171) & II(172) 01/12/2008

Texas Paraprofessional Certificate, Texas State Board of Education, Texas

August 1993

Certified in the State of Texas for Educational Secretary II and

Educational Aide II

Commercial Driver's License, America's Driving Force, Atlanta, Ga. August

2003

Certified as a Professional Driver according to the U.S. DOT regulations.

Skills Summary

~Proficient in MS Word ~Typing Speed: 70 wpm ~Data Entry ~Office experience

utilizing business equipment, i.e. copiers, fax machines ~Over 10 years

writing and editing experience

~Management and Human Resource experience

Professional Accomplishments

Management and Leadership

Created, organized and implemented a production schedule that resulted in a

monthly publication meeting print deadlines which had not been accomplished

in approximately 18 months prior.

Personnel

Created orientation system for new employees ~ Developed and implemented an

evaluation system that gave employees raises and incentives based upon

their overall performance ~ Devised office floor plan that reflected

editorial flow chart, necessary computer distribution and improved working

conditions ~ Implemented hiring procedures that contributed to the goals of

creating a professional team of employees to improve the overall quality

and credibility of a monthly publication.

Experience

Huntington Learning Center, Peachtree City, Ga. September 2008-

Present

SAT/ACT English/Reading/Writing Teacher

Responsible for teaching English, Reading and Writing curriculum to high

school students preparing to take standardized tests.

Upscale Communications: Atlanta, Ga. November 1995-April 2001

Managing Editor

Supervised staff, freelance writers, editors and interns through production

with the objective of maintaining deadlines. Responsible for creating and

managing schedules, writing and editing functions of the magazine.

Responsible for operations which included hiring, dismissals, orientations,

evaluations, internship programs and employee relations as it applies to

company policy. Maintained certain editorial responsibilities in regard to

writing, interviewing, training and editing of the final publication.

Assisted the graphics department with layout and design.

Aldine Independent School District: Houston, Texas March 1993-June

1994

Substitute Teacher/Teacher's Assistant

Responsible for class supervision and instruction for pupils grades K-5

Pine Prints of Sandhills: Southern Pines, N.C. May 1991-November

1991

Desktop Publisher/Typesetter

Responsible for typing and designing ads, flyers, resumes, etc. This job

also included the duties of proofreading, typography, design, layout and

paste-up.

Citizens News-Record: Aberdeen, N.C. April 1990-May 1991

Typesetter/Layout & Design Artist

Typed straight-copy and designed ads. Responsible for weekly TV-guide,

layout and rotating of ads. Other responsibilities included proofreading,

maintaining deadlines and producing yearly tabloids.

Liberty University: Lynchburg, Va. February 1988-

February 1989

Computer Operator/Processor

Utilized IBM computers for processing data in association with the Library

of Congress, also responsible for book maintenance, filing and inventory.

Dickson Press: Raeford, N.C. September 1985-July

1987

Typesetter

Responsible for typesetting and proofreading straight-copy for three

newspapers.

Honors

Who's Who of American Women, Marquis Who's Who Publication, 2000-2001

Edition

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