Editor/Proofreader

Charles Ballou

Summary of Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented: I excel in positions requiring high attention to detail while working under strict deadlines

• Motivated: I’m capable of taking the initiative and can work with minimal direction or supervision

• Teamwork: I work well in environments that require employees to work closely together to achieve company objectives and tasks

• Multi-Tasking: I’m skilled at handling several tasks at a time while maintaining high standards and producing high quality work

Work Experience:

Student Test Evaluator

April 2007 – June 2007/November – December 2007/February – June 2008

Measured Progress/Kelly Services, Longmont, CO

• I worked as a temporary employee for Measured Progress, a firm that is contracted to evaluate student achievement test scores

• I graded reading comprehension and math tests of 5th, 8th and 10th grade students in several northeastern states

Copy Desk Assistant

September 2006 – February 2007

The Greeley Tribune, Greeley, CO

• When the Fence Post downsized in August 2006 I was given a temporary position at a sister paper, the Greeley Tribune, in lieu of a severance package

• I edited and designed pages and assisted where I was needed

• I contacted local high school coaches and wrote up game results

Managing Editor

August 1994 – August 2006

The Fence Post, Windsor, CO

• I managed and recruited a pool of over 100 freelance writers from across the United States

• I edited and evaluated editorial submissions from freelancers, organizations and news services

• I planned the layout of a 200-plus page weekly newspaper

• I supervised and assigned tasks to two full-time employees

• I headed up the planning of a variety of special projects including: real estate guides, county fair books and seasonal publications

Managing Editor

August 1991 – August 1994

MetroWest Publishing, Brighton, CO

• I selected the editorial content of two bi-weekly newspapers, the Brighton Standard-Blade and the Fort Lupton Press

• I supervised a staff of five reporters in Brighton and Fort Lupton

• I covered several news beats including city, schools and business

• I represented the newspapers at various community functions and in several civic organizations

Editor

October 1990 – August 1991

Fort Lupton Press, Fort Lupton, CO

• I selected and gathered news articles to appear in the weekly Fort Lupton Press newspaper

• I covered a variety of small town news events ranging from city council meetings to school events and community functions

• I represented the newspaper at community events and in several civic organizations

Staff Reporter/Production Assistant

March 1989 – October 1990

Brighton Standard, Brighton, CO/Evans Star-Press, Evans, CO

• I reported and photographed events for MetroWest’s Brighton Standard and Evans Star Press newspapers

• I designed newspaper advertisements and worked in the photographic darkroom as needed

Education:

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

• 1989 Bachelor of Arts degree (Cum Laude) in Journalism-News Editing with a GPA of 3.66/4.0

• 1985 Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Management with a GPA of 3.25/4.0

Skills:

Editing Managing Projects Working with People Writing

Recognition and Honors:

• I graduated Cum Laude in Journalism from UNC

• I received the 2003 Arizola Magnenat Award for dedicated service and support to freelance writers from Wyoming Writers Inc.

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