Karen Abramic Dilger

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Frankfort, IL 60423

815-***-****

adr2lj@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To contribute my writing, editing, and proofreading skills to enhance the overall communication efforts of an organization.

Experience

FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR (1999–2015)

(01/10-04/15) Writing and article management for Arate Communications Consulting, a public-relations firm specializing in architectural engineering and design.

Interview engineers and other experts for article research, white papers, marketing materials

Transform technical concepts, terminology into concise, easy-to-understand format

Communicate with clients during editing and revision process for article management; secure graphics, photographs for final publication

Experienced with Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel

(03/99-10/06) Contributing Editor, (09/96-3/99) Associate Editor for Manufacturing Business Technology, a monthly trade publication covering information technology for business executives.

Responsible for article focus, scope, research, interviews, writing, editing.

Brainstorm and collaborate with fellow editors regarding article direction and goals; layout, graphics, photos, illustrations; gather/design graphics collateral.

Adherence to tight deadlines; quick follow-through on revisions and various stages of

editing, proofreading.

Covered industry trade shows, conferences; displayed ability to quickly digest information, producing sharp, concise news stories, reports

SELF-EMPLOYED HOME BUSINESS (2014– present)

Sales consultant for The Pampered Chef, supplier of kitchen/cooking tools

Responsible for promoting, scheduling, organizing and managing home-based parties

Marketing and management of business channels, including website, emails, social media; phone and text communication

Coaching home party hosts prior to event, post-sales communication

Setting personal sales objectives, goals, enhancing customer service

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

(Frankfort School District 157-c, Frankfort, 2017-present)

Classroom educator for preschool through fifth grade. Responsible for:

Teaching students fundamental concepts in mathematics, reading comprehension, English language, science and social studies

Interpreting, following and enhancing lesson plans

Maintaining classroom rules and expectations

Fulfilling needs of diverse student population including monitoring individualized behavior plans, adjusting teaching methods to gain maximum understanding

Setting tone and controlling classroom environment using creativity, energy, spontaneity and motivation to maintain student engagement

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