Prooreading/publishing
Resume:
STRENGTHS:
Skills include proofreading, editing, layout, graphic design and verbal communication; experience has involved working both independently and as part of a team; have served as receptionist; have proven ability to prioritize specific tasks and goals to meet deadlines; have learned new software quickly.
EXPERIENCE:
Professional Proofreading, Raleigh, NC, November 1992 to present
Freelance Proofreader: Clients that have benefited from my proofreading skills include:
News and Observer, Absolute Typography, Malcolm Design, Glaxo, Price McNabb, The Human Factor, and TypEsthetics.
Measurement Incorporated, Durham, NC, 2007-present, part-time
Reader / Evaluator: Qualified on and experienced with numerous projects evaluating and scoring student writing and math test responses according to criteria established by client organizations.
News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, 1980-1986, full-time; 1989-2006, part-time
Production department employee with responsibilities ranging over various assignments:
Imported ads into News-designed pages and assured that the ads were correct according to Advertising proofs; Output pages to negatives for Platemaking; Typeset advertisements and guaranteed agreement with proofs; prepared paste-up and output for newspaper pages and full-page ads; used Microsoft Word and Excel as well as specialized Mac software; edited articles to fit designated space and worked with copyeditors to comply with schedule and requirements; managed production problems to ensure publication on deadline.
TypEsthetics, Raleigh, NC, 1987-1989, 1991-1993, full-time
Proofreader of advertising copy, newsletters, and books for local digital output company:
Assured copy met advertising client specifications; typeset as needed for a variety of retail publications; identified alternatives and questioned mistakes in spelling and grammar; resolved conflicts to meet deadlines successfully for concurrent projects, answered phones and served as receptionist.
First Federal Savings and Loan Association, (now bankrupt) 1985 to 1987
Sorter/Operator: Used and maintained a NCR 6840 reader/sorter, microfilm and fiche producers, burster, folder, and printer; monitored NCR mainframe with 12 removable and 3 fixed discs.
The Technician, (NCSU college newspaper) 1976-1980,
Reporter and graphic artist: Wrote articles for 3-times a week newspaper, assistant production manager, designed and produced comics page.
EDUCATION:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
B.A. in English (Writing and Editing), 1982
The Technician (NCSU's student newspaper) staff member for four years
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Courses in News Writing and Editing,
1982 and 1983
Wake Technical College, Diploma in Computer Operations, 1985
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Liaison with the City of Raleigh for Friends of the Off-Leash Dog Park at Oakwood Park
-Adopt-a-Park Volunteer of the Year 2012
Secretary, North Central Citizens Advisory Council
2007 Candidate for Raleigh City Council At-Large, endorsed by Independent Weekly
Chairperson of Raleigh Transit Authority
Recycling Block Captain for City of Raleigh
Block Captain Oakwood Park Community Watch
North Carolina Alliance for Transportation Reform
-Board member
Sierra Club
-Transportation Committee Co-chairperson
-Calendar sales
-Auction committee
STRENGTHS:
Skills include proofreading, editing, layout, graphic design and verbal communication; experience has involved working both independently and as part of a team; have served as receptionist; have proven ability to prioritize specific tasks and goals to meet deadlines; have learned new software quickly.
EXPERIENCE:
Professional Proofreading, Raleigh, NC, November 1992 to present
Freelance Proofreader: Clients that have benefited from my proofreading skills include:
News and Observer, Absolute Typography, Malcolm Design, Glaxo, Price McNabb, The Human Factor, and TypEsthetics.
Measurement Incorporated, Durham, NC, 2007-present, part-time
Reader / Evaluator: Qualified on and experienced with numerous projects evaluating and scoring student writing and math test responses according to criteria established by client organizations.
News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, 1980-1986, full-time; 1989-2006, part-time
Production department employee with responsibilities ranging over various assignments:
Imported ads into News-designed pages and assured that the ads were correct according to Advertising proofs; Output pages to negatives for Platemaking; Typeset advertisements and guaranteed agreement with proofs; prepared paste-up and output for newspaper pages and full-page ads; used Microsoft Word and Excel as well as specialized Mac software; edited articles to fit designated space and worked with copyeditors to comply with schedule and requirements; managed production problems to ensure publication on deadline.
TypEsthetics, Raleigh, NC, 1987-1989, 1991-1993, full-time
Proofreader of advertising copy, newsletters, and books for local digital output company:
Assured copy met advertising client specifications; typeset as needed for a variety of retail publications; identified alternatives and questioned mistakes in spelling and grammar; resolved conflicts to meet deadlines successfully for concurrent projects, answered phones and served as receptionist.
First Federal Savings and Loan Association, (now bankrupt) 1985 to 1987
Sorter/Operator: Used and maintained a NCR 6840 reader/sorter, microfilm and fiche producers, burster, folder, and printer; monitored NCR mainframe with 12 removable and 3 fixed discs.
The Technician, (NCSU college newspaper) 1976-1980,
Reporter and graphic artist: Wrote articles for 3-times a week newspaper, assistant production manager, designed and produced comics page.
EDUCATION:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
B.A. in English (Writing and Editing), 1982
The Technician (NCSU's student newspaper) staff member for four years
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Courses in News Writing and Editing,
1982 and 1983
Wake Technical College, Diploma in Computer Operations, 1985
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Liaison with the City of Raleigh for Friends of the Off-Leash Dog Park at Oakwood Park
-Adopt-a-Park Volunteer of the Year 2012
Secretary, North Central Citizens Advisory Council
2007 Candidate for Raleigh City Council At-Large, endorsed by Independent Weekly
Chairperson of Raleigh Transit Authority
Recycling Block Captain for City of Raleigh
Block Captain Oakwood Park Community Watch
North Carolina Alliance for Transportation Reform
-Board member
Sierra Club
-Transportation Committee Co-chairperson
-Calendar sales
-Auction committee
STRENGTHS:
Skills include proofreading, editing, layout, graphic design and verbal communication; experience has involved working both independently and as part of a team; have served as receptionist; have proven ability to prioritize specific tasks and goals to meet deadlines; have learned new software quickly.
EXPERIENCE:
Professional Proofreading, Raleigh, NC, November 1992 to present
Freelance Proofreader: Clients that have benefited from my proofreading skills include:
News and Observer, Absolute Typography, Malcolm Design, Glaxo, Price McNabb, The Human Factor, and TypEsthetics.
Measurement Incorporated, Durham, NC, 2007-present, part-time
Reader / Evaluator: Qualified on and experienced with numerous projects evaluating and scoring student writing and math test responses according to criteria established by client organizations.
News and Observer, Raleigh, NC, 1980-1986, full-time; 1989-2006, part-time
Production department employee with responsibilities ranging over various assignments:
Imported ads into News-designed pages and assured that the ads were correct according to Advertising proofs; Output pages to negatives for Platemaking; Typeset advertisements and guaranteed agreement with proofs; prepared paste-up and output for newspaper pages and full-page ads; used Microsoft Word and Excel as well as specialized Mac software; edited articles to fit designated space and worked with copyeditors to comply with schedule and requirements; managed production problems to ensure publication on deadline.
TypEsthetics, Raleigh, NC, 1987-1989, 1991-1993, full-time
Proofreader of advertising copy, newsletters, and books for local digital output company:
Assured copy met advertising client specifications; typeset as needed for a variety of retail publications; identified alternatives and questioned mistakes in spelling and grammar; resolved conflicts to meet deadlines successfully for concurrent projects, answered phones and served as receptionist.
First Federal Savings and Loan Association, (now bankrupt) 1985 to 1987
Sorter/Operator: Used and maintained a NCR 6840 reader/sorter, microfilm and fiche producers, burster, folder, and printer; monitored NCR mainframe with 12 removable and 3 fixed discs.
The Technician, (NCSU college newspaper) 1976-1980,
Reporter and graphic artist: Wrote articles for 3-times a week newspaper, assistant production manager, designed and produced comics page.
EDUCATION:
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
B.A. in English (Writing and Editing), 1982
The Technician (NCSU's student newspaper) staff member for four years
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Courses in News Writing and Editing,
1982 and 1983
Wake Technical College, Diploma in Computer Operations, 1985
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
Liaison with the City of Raleigh for Friends of the Off-Leash Dog Park at Oakwood Park
-Adopt-a-Park Volunteer of the Year 2012
Secretary, North Central Citizens Advisory Council
2007 Candidate for Raleigh City Council At-Large, endorsed by Independent Weekly
Chairperson of Raleigh Transit Authority
Recycling Block Captain for City of Raleigh
Block Captain Oakwood Park Community Watch
North Carolina Alliance for Transportation Reform
-Board member
Sierra Club
-Transportation Committee Co-chairperson
-Calendar sales
-Auction committee
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