Rose Ann Rasic *** South Street, Glendale CA ***** 818-***-**** *******@***.***
Writer/editor with strong experience in journalism, nonprofit and academic writing, public relations, marketing and public affairs seeks freelance or contract work in a field that requires close attention to detail, research and clear communication. Graduate of Cal State University, Northridge with B.A. in English, Summa cum laude.
EXPERIENCE
2011-2014
2001-Present
2009-2013
2005-2018
2001-2013
THE TRUSTEESHIP, a nonprofit organization
Administrator
As the sole employee, responsible for all aspects of the operation including: liaison with more than 230 members; all Board activities; event planning and coordination; writing/editing of monthly updates, newsletter, member directory, other communications.
FREELANCE WRITER/EDITOR – Assignments have included writing annual reports, magazine articles, press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, media kits, all types of corporate communications, transcribing/editing/proofing legal and other documents.
ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES
Administrator, Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board
Responsibilities included preparation of case files, agendas, minutes and other documents; maintenance of comprehensive database; serving as liaison with clergy, staff, Board members and outside consultants; streamlining process case follow-up.
CONRAD N. HILTON FOUNDATION – Agoura, CA
Consultant, Hilton Humanitarian Prize
Projects included:
● Reading/evaluation of Prize nominee files.
● Conducting in-depth, on-site evaluations of Prize finalists.
● Writing comprehensive report on each finalist for submission to Prize jury.
● Transcription of day-long symposium (all speakers).
● Participation in annual Prize event (New York City & Geneva, Switzerland.
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – Glendale, CA
Contract Writer/Editor, Department of Communications, Marketing & Foundation
Responsibilities included:
Planning and writing bi-monthly Foundation e-newsletter.
Writing, editing “Gateways,” semi-annual college magazine.
Writing articles, brochures, press releases, editorials, promotional materials
PREVIOUS
EXPERIENCE
THE CENTURY COUNCIL – Los Angeles
Asst. VP Public Relations/Asst. VP Ethnic Programs/Other Positions