Shawn M. Demo
Technical writer/technical editor/proofreader
**** **. ******* ***** ********** VA 221**-***-*** 1464 *******@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
News writer Proofreader
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Broadcast News writer Script Writer
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Copy Editor Script Editor
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Copy Writer Script Supervisor
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Technical Editor Technical Writer
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Zeiders Enterprises, Woodbridge, VA
Technical Editor (Sept.- Nov. 2013) Temporary
• Proofread meeting minutes, training manuals, weekly and monthly reports, scripts, PowerPoint
presentations, and other types of documents to be submitted to Military Spouse Education Program,
(MSEP) a program sponsored by the U.S. Army
• Checked documents for correct grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation
• Confirmed documents adhered to standards set forth in MSEP/SECO style guide
ReliaTrust Technologies, Sterling, VA
Jr. Proposal Writer (Apr. 2013)
• Provided professional writing services, such as writing, proofreading, research, and other support
services for federal and civilian DoD programs
• Identified opportunities and tracked deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information
gathering
• Wrote drafts and submitted them for approval
• Performed quality review of technical documents to be included in final proposal
Tai Pedro & Associates, Silver Spring, MD
Jr. Proposal Writer (May- July 2012)
• Researched for bidding opportunities via multiple proposal opportunities web sites
• Responded to Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from several federal
and state agencies, including the U.S. Navy, USMC, FDIC, and the District of Columbia city
government
• Tracked deadlines and published on a daily basis
• Researched for resumes, interviewed candidates, and tracked Letters of Commitment
• Assisted proposal team by preparing and matching past performance statements to meet the
requirements stated in the statements of work
• Performed quality review of technical documents as part of “red” review team
Internship:
3 Links Technologies, Rockville, MD
Proposal writer (Jan.- Apr. 2012)
• Assisted senior writers in preparing responses to government agencies who issued requests for
proposals
• Assisted the proposal manager by researching opportunities, preparing for kick off meetings, and
tracking deadlines
• Assisted senior writers in preparing contract pricing
• Proofread and edited drafts, resumes, and other documents for quality review
Fusion Companies, LLC, Woodbridge, VA
Script Writer/ Technical Writer (Mar. 2009- Sept. 2010)
• Wrote scripts for instructors
• Collaborate with clients to create and maintain training guides and other materials for virtual and
classroom training sessions
• Wrote copy for audio voice overs
• Co-wrote instructor manual
• Transposed technical manuals into script format
• Wrote website news articles
Proofreader
• Edited copy for sales collaterals and company websites
• Proofread, edited, and co-authored training manual
WWNY 7 News, Watertown, NY
Master Control Operator (Apr. 2002- Mar. 2009)
• Captured satellite feeds
• Prepared television programs for local affiliates using Harris Automation, Harris Digital Ingest,
Pathfinder server, and Sony Digital Beta and Betacam SP equipment
• Rolled commercial insertion for live broadcasts
• Trained on ParkerVision to direct noon news
SKILLS:
Microsoft Suite iWork Office for MAC Adobe: Bridge Photoshop Harris Automation Systems
ParkerVision Floprompter
EDUCATION:
Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA
Certification – Professional Writing for Business, Government & Industry (2012)
Oswego State University, Oswego, NY
Bachelor of Arts – Broadcasting & Mass Communications (1999)
SUNY Morrisville, Morrisville, NY
Associate in Applied Science – Journalism Technology (1996)