John R. Berger

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Annapolis, MD 21409

aduigr@r.postjobfree.com; 443-***-****

Summary

Recently-retired, experienced public affairs/communications and marketing specialist seeks to continue career on a free-lance basis.

My experience encompasses writing, editing and marketing at two federal organizations: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents (GPO/SUDOCS).

The IRS, the revenue service for the United States government with 80,000 employees, is responsible for collecting and administering the Internal Revenue Code, the main body of the federal statutory tax law. I managed and coordinated high-priority projects and promoted awareness and service-wide education of major taxpayer and employee tax administration and compliance initiatives.

At the GPO/SUDOCS, the Government Publishing Office (GPO), the organization responsible for publishing and disseminating official and authentic federal government publications, I marketed thousands of important federal government agency products and services to the general public and the business community.

Before entering government service, I had a successful 20-year career as a newspaper executive in large, medium and small newspapers/markets.

During my career, I have been involved with many types of communications products and distribution channels. I’m an entrepreneurial, self-starter, who can work independently or as a member of a team.

Experience/Federal Government

IRS February 2002-June 2021

Developed, wrote, edited and distributed multiple newsletters and communications products in a variety of formats via IRS’ extensive print and electronic communications channels.

My activities required communicating complicated tax and technical topics for external and internal audiences clearly and concisely following plain language standards to support IRS’ Information Technology; Privacy, Governmental Liaison and Disclosure; and Small Business/Self-Employed and Procurement organizations while paying meticulous attention to detail, using excellent customer service and employing collaboration skills to develop long-range solutions to support their communications needs and organizational goals.

GPO/SUDOCS September 1992-January 2002

SUDOCS is involved with disseminating and selling to the public thousands of information products and services for all three branches of the U.S. Government.

Wrote, edited and distributed marketing products on behalf of all agencies of the government, including selling print products for electronic distribution.

Supported the Federal Depository Library Program of 1,150 libraries across the United States.

Experience/Newspaper Publishing February 1972-January 1992

Before entering government service, my career began in newspaper publishing. My management, communications and marketing experience during the first phase of my professional life came with increasing responsibilities as a newspaper executive with large, medium and small metropolitan, local and community newspapers.

Qualifications

A client-service mindset and a desire to take on challenging projects.

Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills; An ability to filter through ambiguity to produce high-quality analyses.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

An ability to work independently as well as to effectively collaborate with teammates in a virtual or face-to-face environment.

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Education

Columbia University, New York, NY M.B.A. 1972

Union College, Schenectady, NY B.A. 1968

Heron Academy, Hebron, ME H.S. 1964

Awards

During my 20 years with the IRS, my work earned me annual employee compensation, bonus and recognition awards. Most recently, the IRS Commissioner recognized me for launching and marketing a feature which highlighted IRS employees who made positive contributions during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Military Service

U.S. Army 1969-1971

Recommendations

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