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Location:
Dubuque, IA
Posted:
February 12, 2026

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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 ***************@*****.***

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Kym Esser ********@*******.***

563-***-****

Dave Patzer ******@*********.***

George Waddell ******@*****************.***

563-***-****

Mike Kringle ******@*****.***

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