Editor

Leif Bahl

Kansas City, MO

Mobile: 816-***-****

email: ********@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/leif-bahl-4b84b01b

Top-Notch Editor

An agile, proven editor, customer-centric, and passionate, I seek a challenging opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge in new directions while using the skills, education, extensive training, and many years of experience I already possess to provide the high quality of service that people expect from University of Kansas products.

Summary of Qualifications

Exceptional writing, proofreading, and copy-editing abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication

Immaculate feel for and knowledge of grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice

Sixth sense for flow, transition, correct terminology, correctness of content, and coherence

Inkling Subject Matter Expert

AP Style proficiency

Project Management

Presentation Preparation and Delivery

Client Education and Supported

Customer Service

ePublishing

Work Experience

Editor/Training Developer May 2016 – November 2019

H&R Block Kansas City, MO

Point of Contact for the Field Readiness Team as they transitioned from print to ebooks

Inkling administrative support

Reviewed and edited in-house written training materials for grammar, style, and adherence to internal guidelines

Adjunct Staff January 2016 – May 2016

Clay-Platte Montessori School Kansas City, MO

Taught science (astronomy/earth science) to sixth-grade students

Introduced computer programing to students (based on code.org curriculum)

Introduced concepts of basic electronics using a hands-on approach including Arduinos

Clerk/Lab Assistant July 2004 – January 2016 HMS Beagle Parkville, MO

Created and managed Rocket Science Day, elevating sales first weekend in October each year

Created and managed monthly star parties, boosting sales of telescopes and accessories

Developed educational science programs for children

Contributing and Feature Writer November 1999 – August 2001 and July 2003 – January 2005 The Pointe newspaper Grain Valley, MO

Wrote articles for small-town newspaper

Co-writer on The Pointe's Code of Ethics

Articles as assigned covering City Hall and local businesses, also regular column on observing the night sky

Graduate Teacher August 2000 – May 2003

University of Missouri Kansas City, MO

Developed and taught Freshman writing and composition course for four semesters

Helped students write better by having them write a lot and reviewing what they wrote

Students also read a lot and I led them in discussing what made what they read good

Education

Launchcode.org Kansas City

University of Missouri – Kansas City Master of Fine Arts – English All But Dissertation

University of Missouri – Kansas City Bachelor's Degree – English

University of Missouri – Columbia Bachelor's Degree – Psychology

Volunteer Experience

Astronomical Society of Kansas City (Education and Public Outreach) – Volunteering at Powell Observatory in Louisburg, KS, and at other star gazing events to educate and bring the wonders of the night sky to the public. Approximately 2000-Present. In addition, I held a seat on the Society Board for several years.

KC Northland and Jackson County Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) – As a trained storm spotter and communicator, I (and ARES members) assist County Offices of Emergency Management, as well as municipalities. In times of need, we provide accurate, timely information which frees responding agencies to perform their immediate tasks, and shortens the time required to pass vital information. Approximately 2000-Present.

Communications during public service events – As an amateur radio operator, I've helped provide communications assistance during events such as the Kansas City Marathon, Bikers for Babies, the Crop Walk, etc. Approximately 2000-Present.

Computer/Technology Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Windows Operating System

HTML

InDesign

Inkling mobile learning platform

Adobe Acrobat

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