Alison Megan Nugent

***** ********* **** **. ****** Elm, TX 75068

Mobile: 616-***-**** Email: adhxc3@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Contract – Proofreader 12/2019-08/2020

Cardinal Health Remote

Read and provide comment on all artwork labels to ensure: Accuracy of information copied from existing artwork, and updated materials, including redlines, symbol master, and translations.

Compliance with brand guidelines. Correct usage and presentation of company and brand trademarks and logos. Consistency and accuracy of layout components (spacing, capitalization, etc.). Overall continuity, consistency, clarity and presentation.

Ensure all client, legal and compliance annotations are correctly interpreted and addressed.

Provide proofreading sign-off on projects at final release to ensure accuracy.

Interact with production leads and design teams to resolve issues, negotiate revisions and verify information whenever necessary, communicate clearly and promptly with production leads and design teams, closely collaborate with designers.

Contract - Global Creative Packaging Proofreader 03/2018-09/2019

Mary Kay Inc. Dallas, TX

Compared packaging art boards with corresponding project briefs to confirm copy was included and placed correctly according to project specifications and format.

Ensured packaging grammar, product names, regulatory rules, trademarks, and dielines adhered to company standards and style guide within the United States and Globally in over 10 languages.

Acted as back-up for the global marketing proofreader which included editing content for sales and marketing teams including look books and advertising campaigns.

Acted as company resource for answering style guide and grammar questions posed by writers, designers, and production team.

Proofreader/Copywriter- Remote 03/2015-03/2018

Johnson-Rauhoff St. Joseph, MI

Lead proofer for digital European KitchenAid cookbook.

Proofread Whirlpool brand Instruction Manuals, Technical Repair Sheets, and Use and Care Guides, and Quick Start Guide for grammar, spelling, and word usage.

Coordinated and managed content to meet brand standards by reviewing safety information, warning panels, legal lines, trademarks, and images.

Assessed product literature for consistency and accuracy under strict time constraints in over

20 languages including Spanish, German, Chinese, Arabic, and Russian.

Worked with technical writers, designers, and user experience experts to meet deadlines, guarantee quality assurance, and approve material for print.

Home Travel Advisor/Owner 08/2013-Present

The Honeymoon Concierge Remote

Founded and managed a home-based travel agency catering to romantic travel through social media and local advertising.

Strategized, planned, managed social media content to build clientele throughout the United States and Mexico.

Sold over $100,000+ in travel.

English Language Instructor 08/2011-06/2014

New Milestones Monterrey, Mexico

Taught English to senior level executives to increase earning potential and future employment.

Coached students on composing professional documents and presentation skills.

Proficient at client retention.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Vice President 05/2018-Present

Frisco WCIDDC Little Elm, TX

Helped spearhead the building of a townhall, established an ongoing contract with police from a neighboring city, and worked to improve safety by implementing stop, children at play and speed limit signs to make the district safer for residents.

Worked to rebrand the district with a new name and logo. Act as liaison between the water district and residents helping to improve communication by creating a website, starting a quarterly newsletter and providing updates through the website and social media.

Worked closely with legal and engineering teams to complete capital improvement projects including the expansion of roads, the landscaping of a median, and hard edging of a pond system.

Work closely with financial experts throughout the year to reduce tax rates for residents and set water, trash and sewer rates.

Work closely with water operator and engineer to ensure public works projects including road, fencing, and sewers are running smoothly and repairs are up to date.

Work to negotiate contracts between waste, police, water and engineers for the district.

Social Event Coordinator 02/2016-Present

Frisco Hills HOA Little Elm, TX

Created a community-based group to plan events for families and neighborhood.

Founder 02/2016-Present

Moms of Frisco Hills Little Elm, TX

Created a community-based group to plan events for mothers and families.

Planned playgroups, Moms Night Out, and act as a resource for neighborhood families.

Community Service Director 05/2008-05/2009

Coalition of Indian Undergraduate Students MSU

Coordinated and supervised 100 volunteer students for “Gandhi Day” at local charity organizations including Habitat for Humanity and Ronald McDonald House.

Assisted in fundraising $25,000 for organization’s annual cultural show, “Satrang.”

RELEVANT SKILLS

Computer Skills

PTC Windchill, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Microsoft Office Suite, Cloud Storage Systems, Google Drive, Basecamp, Kallik AMS, WIN, Citrix, WordPress, Electronic Research Systems and Databases, R Statistical Computing Software

Languages

English (Native), Spanish (Business-Fluent), French (Novice)

EDUCATION

Michigan State University East Lansing, MI

Bachelor's Degree 5/2010

Major: Public Policy- Comparative Cultures and Politics

Specialization: International Development & French

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