Writing, editing, reporting, proofreading, supervision, planning

Robert J. Murphy

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Plainsboro, NJ 08536

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Skills

Writing, editing, reporting, proofreading, supervision, planning, operations, creativity, analytical thinking, customer/client service, Microsoft Office.

Work

2001-2015. Robert Murphy Writing & Editing, Watertown, N.Y.

Freelance Medical Writer. Researched and wrote articles predominantly for medical publications in ophthalmology, optometry, neurology, dermatology, radiology, and health-related IT.

2005-2006. The American College, Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Manuscript Editor. Edited business-oriented textbooks and other course components for an international distance-learning business college.

2000-2001. Epotec, Inc., Wilmington, Del.

Web Content Copy Editor. Edited various forms of interactive and other content for a consumer website primarily addressing mental and behavioral health care issues.

1988-2000. Review of Optometry, Newtown Square, Pa.

Managing Editor. Editorial planning; editing manuscripts and staff-written articles; reporting and writing; headlines/cover-lines; art concepts; layout; proofreading; staff management, manuscript acquisition, peer review; editing clinician-authored manuscripts.

1987-1988. Package Printing & Converting Magazine, Philadelphia, Pa.

Assistant Editor. Editing, reporting, writing, proofreading.

Additional Work

2016-2017. McCaffrey’s (supermarket), Princeton, N.J.

Cashier (part-time).

2014-2015. Burlington, Inc., Watertown, N.Y.

Cashier (part-time).

Education

1980-1983. Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa.

Bachelor of Science, Finance (with minor in Accounting).

1987-1988. Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

News Editing, News Writing courses (Journalism Master’s program).

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