JANIS D. SCHROBILGEN **** Hempstead St.
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
Cell Phone: 563-***-****
Email: *****.***********@*****.***
CAREER SUMMARY
I have been in the publishing/printing industry for over 30 years. I am highly organized, energetic, proficient, team-oriented, and have the ability to work by myself productively.
OBJECTIVE
I am interested in seeking a job opportunity with your company. I have the willingness to learn new tasks and to help get the job done efficiently and cost effectively. I enjoy meeting and working with people.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Little Folks Trading Post/The Hanger 2014–2014 Sales Associate
3220 Dodge Street, Dubuque, IA 52003
Cashier, and assisting customers locate items, and informing them of store policies
Shepherd Inc. 2012–2014 Senior Paging Specialist
4135 Pennsylvania Ave., Dubuque, IA Project Editor
Attend job strategy meeting with book team
Read through job sheets, specification sheets
Confirm trim size, 1/c, 2/c, or 4/c book; checking CD or DVDs to ensure all files are provided, such as art, word files, application files, and fonts
Work with templates provided or create template to use throughout entire book
Insert art/figures with captions or legends, size for appropriate fit, page layout according to customer specifications
Do corrections to job as needed
Shepherd Inc. 2006–2009 Senior Paging Specialist
4135 Pennsylvania Ave., Dubuque, IA 2012-2013 Project Editor, Senior Paging Specialist
Attend job strategy meeting with book team
Read through job sheets, specification sheets
Confirm trim size, 1/c, 2/c, or 4/c book; checking CD or DVDs to ensure all files are provided, such as art, word files, application files, and fonts
Work with templates provided or create template to use throughout entire book
Insert art/figures with captions or legends, size for appropriate fit, page layout according to customer specifications
Do corrections to job as needed
The Scan Group, Inc., Dubuque, IA 2000–2006 Composition/Office Support
Inside and Outside Sales
All office duties, including job quotes, billing, and freelancer’s payroll
Full composition on books from start to the finished product
Proofreading for clients through Online Learning Centers, DVDs, and hard copy
Scan Graphics, Dubuque, IA 1997–2000 Freelance Proofreader and Typist
Mercy Health Center, Dubuque, IA 1996–1998 Part-time Desk Clerk/3 West
Worked directly with head nurse and followed instructions given for shift
Reviewed patient charts and entered doctor orders in computer, i.e., lab tests, x-rays,
special diets
Answered telephones and directed all calls to nurses and doctors; transferred certain calls to patient rooms, and other floors in hospital
Entered patient medication on chart card, ordered by the doctor
Times Mirror Higher Education Group, Dubuque, IA 1987–1995 Electronic Paging Specialist
(Formerly Wm. C. Brown Publishers)
Created and input formats for specification sheets for college and high school textbooks
Coded formats on the manuscript for home typists
Set up and typeset large, complex information in formatted presentation:
tables, math equations, and chemical bonds
Applied training communication skills to the workplace resulting in efficient work results
Served as the production coordinator for a self-directed work team
Carlisle Graphics, Dubuque, IA 1987–1988 Typesetter and Mark Up
Typeset from manuscript for 24-hour turn around time
Regency Thermographers, Dubuque, IA 1976–1980; 1983–1987 Typesetter and Mark Up
Proofreader from 1976 and 1977, then moved to typesetting department
Marked up and coded business cards, letterheads, and baronials for typesetter
Typeset wedding invitations, business cards, letterheads, and baronials
Worked with hot metal type, rolled ink on hot metal and laid out paper as necessary for roller
Collated hot metal type
Gowdy Printcraft Press, Colorado Springs, CO 1980–1982 Typesetter
Typeset articles for military newspapers
Worked directly with newspaper editors
EDUCATION
Western Dubuque High School, Epworth, IA—1971–1974
Received Diploma
Northeast Iowa Community College, (NICC) Peosta, IA—1996–1998
Received Diploma, Medical Secretary
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Interpersonal Communication Skills (ICS)—Clarke College 1994
Quality Enhancement through Skills Training (QUEST)—Clarke College, 1994
Myers-Briggs Self-Assessment—Times Mirror Higher Education Group, 1994
Manufacturing Technical Overview Program (Image to Inventory)—Times Mirror, 1994
Quality Improvement Team—Times Mirror, 1994
Member of a Self-Directed Work Team—Times Mirror, 1994
Telephone Training—Times Mirror, 1994
Payroll Training—Times Mirror, 1994
Jungle Escape—Times Mirror, 1994
SKILLS AND SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE
Quark Xpress 4.0, 6.0, 7.0 In-Design CS3, CS4 Microsoft Word (includes paging and pdf files)
Microsoft Excel Filemaker Pro Adobe Illustrator 8.0.1 Illustrator CS10 Photoshop 5.0
Adobe FrameMaker 6.0 Outlook Express 5 Internet Explorer Acrobat, Acrobat Distiller
Fetch Mass Transit Drop Stuff Stuffit Expander
Old systems: Compugraphic 5000, Aviion Paging System, Penta System, Varityper
Capable of typing 80 wpm accurately
Excellent proofreader and design check, editorial experience
Medical terminology background
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Employee of the Month Award at Regency Thermographers, February 1984 in appreciation for my outstanding efforts in the areas of craftsmanship, production, and cooperative attitude displayed with fellow employees and staff personnel
Certificate of Appreciation for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Colorado Springs, 1981
Honorable Mention for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Year, 1981
Member of the Safety Committee at Times Mirror Higher Education Group
Certificate for attending Statewide Leadership Conference—Northeast Iowa Community College, November 1994
My drive, determination, and leadership skills are well evidenced by the following accomplishments:
Employee of the Month Award at Regency Thermographers, February 1984
Graduated from NICC with High Honors, Grade Point Average of 3.667
Member and Treasurer of the Student Senate at NICC in Peosta for the 1996–1997 Year
Dean’s List, Fall Semester 1997
Member of Curriculum Committee and Recognition Committee
Served as a member of the Social Committee at Shepherd, Inc.
INTERESTS/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)
Member of A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa, Inc. (American Brotherhood Aimed Towards Education)—1989–present
Served as Secretary for A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa, Inc., District 22 for 10 years
Volunteer work at the Dubuque Human Society
References
Roberta Cunningham ***************@*****.***
Kym Esser ********@*******.***
Dave Patzer ******@*********.***
George Waddell ******@*****************.***
Mike Kringle ******@*****.***