Operations Specialist, Seasoned Copyeditor, Skilled Communicator

Founded and grew organization from ** nonprofits to 350+ over 16 years

Planned, coordinated, and facilitated all programs, including 200+ workshops/webinars, 30 credit-based classes, 7 Legislative Breakfasts, 100+ networking events, and 10 Impact Forums Facilitated rebranding, increasing membership by 75% in the first year Created effective marketing, storytelling, and programming strategies to build and support a collaborative community of nonprofits and stakeholders across the Virginia Peninsula Designed and executed all communications including website content, weekly e-newsletters, direct mail, emails, brochures, and other collateral materials Coordinated all social media posts and campaigns on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram Grew number of followers on social media platforms to more than 3,000 Co-led and provided support to create statewide advocacy group for nonprofits in Virginia, leading to formation of Nonprofit Allies of Virginia (NAVA) in 2024 Researched and wrote all grant proposals and reports to secure needed funding for programs Responsible for all administrative tasks including website updates, QuickBooks, CRM, member renewals, annual tax filings, and all legal requirements Write and design newsletters, brochures, direct mail, grant proposals, and reports Copyedit and proofread manuscripts for books, medical journals, and abstract presentations Perform product/consumer research, scientific literature searches, and background research Copyedit and proofread marketing materials, product reports, and other collateral materials Served as copyeditor and proofreader for the “Global Vascular Guidelines on the Management of Chronic Limb-threatening Ischemia,” J Vasc Surg, 2019 Served as Technical Editor for J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil and J Laparoendosc Adv Surg K A R E N D U T R O

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Freelance Copyeditor and Research Specialist

Founder and Executive Director, NetworkPeninsula

1995 - present

2007 - 2024

Creative, detail-obsessed, self-motivated, and action-oriented professional—able to successfully navigate a varied workload with unwavering attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Experienced, adaptable, and detail-focused event planner. Creative storyteller with 16+ years of marketing and brand building. Seasoned copyeditor and proofreader with more than 20 years of experience. Detail obsessed

Problem Solver

Responsive

Operations & Program Management Content Creation Grants Research/Writing Event Planning & Execution Logistics/Budgeting Marketing/Brand Building Scientific/Consumer Research Strategic Communications Copyediting/Proofreading ad5wt3@r.postjobfree.com · 757-***-**** · linkedin.com/in/karendutro Word Press/Joomla CMS

AMA, Chicago, AP style

PubMed/Medline

HTML

Quickbooks

Constant Contact

Critical Thinker/Researcher

Adaptable

Effective Time Manager

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Temple University, Philadelphia PA

Member, Board of Directors, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Member, Kiwanis Club of Williamsburg, Club Satellite Youth Advisor, Middle/High School, Bruton Parish & Hickory Neck Church Co-Captain, American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 5 years Honoree - Williamsburg Health Foundation Annual Award: Capacity Building Panelist - Women's Leadership Panel, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Service Provider - WJCC Community Action Agency Research Specialist

Medical College of Virginia, Richmond VA 1995-1998 Performed literature searches, copyedited book chapters, grants, journal articles Designed, wrote, and copyedited newsletter on research activities Assisted faculty with writing of clinical protocols and IRB applications Research Specialist

Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia PA 1991-1994 Served as part-time then freelance researcher/writer for Department of Surgery Performed background research for chapters and articles Copyedited manuscripts written by department faculty Served as co-Investigator on PORT grant

Researched and summarized available literature

1987-1989

Associate Development Director

Military Ministry, Campus Crusade for Christ, Hampton VA 2004-2005 Facilitated coordination of annual fundraising event that brought in more than $200,000 Served as liaison to Board of Directors comprised of corporate leaders from across the country Directed production of quarterly newsletter and all collateral print and online materials Wrote all grant proposals and direct mail appeals

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EDUCATION

CIVIC AFFILIATIONS

AWARDS/PRESENTATIONS

A D D I T I O N A L R E L E V A N T E X P E R I E N C E Completed degree in 2 1/2 years

ad5wt3@r.postjobfree.com · 757-***-**** · linkedin.com/in/karendutro K A R E N D U T R O

Publishing Associate needs 2+ years of educational publishing experience, or relevant equivalent experience. Publishing Associate requires:

25 hrs weekly

Project management

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Invoices

Problem-solving

Budget

Change management

Finance

Content development

Budget management

SOW

Publishing Associate duties:

Provides clear, direct, accurate, and professional written and verbal communication at all times. Collaborates with supplier and Studios on issues and risks and proposes solutions or mitigations in a timely manner. Escalates issues to Sourcing Managers or Director as needed for conflict resolution and for effective Change Management.

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