Experienced medical writer/editor

Christina Fennessey

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Bayville, New York 11709 **************@*********.***

SUMMARY

Extensive experience in medical editing and writing using AMA style. Nationally published author. Accomplished editor and author of numerous consumer and large house publishing projects. Proficient in Windows-based Microsoft Office. Meticulous researcher, surfing the Internet, and other resources. Detail oriented, self-motivated, thorough, reliable, conscientious and diligent.

WORK EXPERIENCE

CMPMedica, Inc., Manhasset, NY 1997 – 2007

Editor/Writer/Project Manager

 Managed custom publishing projects from inception to posting on the Web

 Edited, proofread, and wrote promotional copy for online programs

 Edited, wrote articles and features, proofread first pages, and researched results for two major oncology publications

 Edited for internationally renowned oncology specialists and medical researchers

 Researched and verified data using the Internet and other tools

 Attended medical conferences and wrote articles based on presentations

 Coordinated CME activities for all publications and programs

 Wrote CME post-tests as needed

 Created glossaries as needed for custom publications

TYPELINK, Inc, Westbury, New York 1991-1997

Copy Editor/Proofreader

 Responsible for detailed proofreading for style, formatting, and accuracy of scientific textbooks and other publications for major international publishers

 Wrote promotional copy for numerous clients

FREELANCE 1989-1990

Copy Editor/Writer

 Copy edited manuscripts for a variety of clients including Thieme, American Institute of Physics, Health Education Literary Publishers, and Harmon Consumer Group

 Wrote the dining guide for Chanry Communications

 Developed story ideas and conducted interviews

 Authored an article published in a national magazine (Parade)

OUR LADY of LOURDES and ST. MARK’S, Brooklyn, New York Previous

Educator

 Taught 3rd and 4th grade

 Per diem substitute teacher in District 15 and District 31 of the New York City Board of Education

 Evaluated incoming elementary school students as to skill levels in District 31 for several years

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English and Education, Hunter College, NY

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