Special Assignments Professional Writer/Editor to CEO/Asst. to Pres.

Danielle A. Mathis, MPW

FORMAL EDUCATION and CONTINUING EDUCATION

Master of Professional Writing (MPW), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA (1982)

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA (1979)

New York University, Master of Liberal Arts Program, New York, NY (1980)

American University, “Washington Semester Program,” Washington, DC (1979)

College Board/Educational Testing Service: 52 Professional Development Hours and 5.2 Continuing Education (CE) Units as participant at the June 2011 College Board AP® Reading scoring the AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE Exam (Louisville, KY)

ENTREPRENEURSHIP and REAL ESTATE

Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners, Fayetteville, GA/Peachtree City, GA: Independent Contractor/Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®): Prepared contracts/general correspondence; maintained files, project lists, client databases, and administrative calendar; conducted market analyses; handled all marketing/promotional materials to increase business volume; served on Agent Leadership Council; developed a special marketing campaigns to grow business; maintained status as a member of the “Million Dollar Club” two consecutive years

HIGHER EDUCATION and HOME SCHOOLING

Clayton State University, Morrow, GA, College of Arts & Sciences: Adjunct Faculty Instructor English: Taught English Composition, Critical Thinking Methods/Analysis and Research Paper courses; ensured course syllabi aligned with university requirements; served on various committees as needed; served as judge for annual Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Literary Meet Competition; represented the university at the 2008 and 2011 College Board AP® Readings for English Language and served as a professional reader/scorer for over 1,000 AP English Language exams @2011 Reading

Essex County College, Newark, NJ: Adjunct Faculty Instructor, English: Taught Remedial Reading/Writing, English Composition, Research Paper, Effective Business Communications, Speech, and Technical Writing courses; encouraged students to pursue degrees with vigor and excellence despite emotionally-draining and academically-challenging circumstances; taught students how to overcome writing deficiencies; inspired students to discover potential as writers/editors as those who could pursue more gratifying careers; encouraged students to discover unique creativity as writers with sensitivity to multi-sensory learning

Greater Newark Educators, Newark, NJ; Greater Fayette Educators, Fayetteville, GA Curriculum Developer/ Home School Instructor: Designed/taught curricula (K-8); implemented extra-curricular activities to ensure solid social orientation and community involvement of home schooled students; advised students/parents on college and scholarship application process, NCAA regulations, and career development strategies

INSURANCE INDUSTRY PAID INTERNSHIP

1978 Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance Company, Hartford, CT: Paid Intern: Chosen as one of four African-American college women by the late Wimbledon great, Arthur Ashe, to participate in a paid summer internship program through an intensive training period that required quick absorption and understanding of intricacies of all aspects of the insurance industry; worked in various areas of insurance claims departments, including subrogation and automobile claims

PROGRAM AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Association of Village PRIDE, Inc., Fayetteville, GA: Program Manager Consultant: Managed three program coordinators for a youth leadership program and ensured timely submission of statistically accurate monthly program reports to Morehouse College School of Medicine through a grant from the Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NJ, Inc., Newark, NJ: Executive Staff Assistant to the CEO/Chairman of the Board of Trustees/Project Manager/Sales Support/Marketing Research Analyst/Key Account Conservation Specialist: Ensured execution/monitoring/delivery of special projects with budgets in excess of $2M and managed projects of 30+ employees as part of a special team charged by CEO; advised CEO and worked on special assignments/procedures regarding operational and communication issues; developed relationships with outside stakeholders; implemented new claims processing system; responsible for budget monitoring of special projects under direction of CEO/Chairman of the Board of Trustees; responsible for maintenance of the marketing sales proposal system; worked as utilization/market research analyst for National Accounts Division and subsequently as a consultant on revamping the corporate marketing sales support proposal system

Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training (MOET), Newark, NJ: Program Analyst: Developed understanding of and skills in the areas of grants solicitations and proposal writing; conducted program analyses pertaining to job readiness/workforce; assisted with the coordination of employment training programs to address deficiencies of workforce

PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT and PROPOSAL WRITING and EDITING

Robert Half International/The Creative Group, Atlanta, GA: (Client: Financial Institution): Proposal Manager/Writer: Complete various assignments with a variety of clients on temporary basis; managed RFP process for financial institution; served as writer/editor/proofreader for Proposal Services Group; wrote/rewrote proposal content derived from information provided by members of the proposal team or subject matter experts (SMEs) through one-one-one interviews or prepared text; adhered to established style guide procedures; rewrote text to ensure document conveyed consistent tone; correct grammatical errors and ensure text and non-text element were correct and proposal terminology was consistent; checked and verified graphics, figures, listings, tables and other non-text items; ensured call-outs were accurate and properly placed; adhered to compliance and page count requirements

Northrop Grumman Corporation, Atlanta, GA, Information Systems Sector, Civil Systems Division, Health IT Business Unit, Public Health Operating Unit (PHOU): Technical Writer/Editor (Rapid Response Proposal Writer): Wrote/rewrote proposal content derived from information provided by members of the proposal team or SMEs through one-on-one interviews; ensured key messages consistent through proposal development stages; prepared storyboard/annotated outlines as required; developed editorial guidelines and applied same consistently throughout the document; monitored page count and strictly adhered to proposal schedule; edited text/managed text for knowledge repository (eRoom/Documentum); provided editing and administrative support (note-taking) to senior-level staff; contributed to the development of white papers/concept papers; assisted with writing compliance matrices; developed in-house training for all involved in the rapid response proposal process within the PHOU; co-authored Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document for Proposal Operations area; adhered to established style guide procedures (AP Style); rewrote text to ensure document conveyed consistent tone; corrected grammatical errors and ensured every text and non-text element was correct and consistent proposal terminology; checked/verified graphics, figures, listings, tables and other non-text items; ensured call-outs were accurate and properly placed Specialization: Executive Summary, Staffing Matrix, Resume, Past Performance

SCRIPT WRITING/EDITING and MEDIA PRODUCTION

1979: Washington Association for Television and Children (W.A.T.C.H.), Washington, DC: Assistant to the President: Met with television station management to discuss how they could improve local children’s programming; helped to promote concept of better children’s television programming with less commercial exploitation; produced weekly unedited television segment and acted as on-air talent for WJLA-TV “10 A.M. Washington” show; prepared scripts and visual elements; worked closely with station associate producer and co-hosts; edited President’s testimonial to Federal Communication (FCC) Commission on the effects of television and sugared-cereals on the attention span of children

Essex County College, Newark, NJ: Served as Media Assistant to the Director of Audio-Visual Operations

SPEECHWRITING/EDITING and PROOFREADING

International Medalist Association, Baltimore, MD-USA/Guinea, Africa: Speech Writer: Write speeches for a U.S. Olympic track and field athlete from the infamous 1968 Olympic team; speeches are delivered to college, university and Government embassy audiences

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, Proofreader: Served as a proofreader for the Office of University Publications

TRAINING and WRITING/EDITING CONSULTANT

Diamond Associates, Westfield, NJ: Writing Consultant/Trainer: Taught speed reading to Government employees; taught professionals how to improve reading and writing skills in corporate and Government agency environments; worked with groups of 30+ and on individual coaching assignments

Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA: Served as Writing Tutor for the Upward Bound Program

VOLUNTEER WORK

Fayette County Track Association, Inc., Fayetteville, GA: (Volunteer) Founder/Grant Writer-Editor/Marketing Communications/Public Relations Consultant: Founded youth track association; mentored 200+ athletes and 10+coaches; secured funding through grants, individual marketing campaigns, and corporate sponsorships for uniforms, equipment and travel; accounted for funding management; handled all public relations and contact with media, including team feature articles; developed team website; established social media networks for team communication; ensured customer/client satisfaction; maintained good working relationships with local community, school board and national track and field governing body officials; sustained brand equity with a range of stakeholders; responsible for creative development, media and advertising, marketing, public relations and event management, media relations, relationship management, especially with coach administrators, local school administrators, and senior-level management at governing athletic body; wrote/edited all articles and profiles on team and individual athletes

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/VOLUNTEER AFFILIATIONS

American Copy Editors Society (ACES)

American Grant Writers’ Association (AGWA)

Carnegie Mellon Admissions Council (CMAC)

Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association

Carnegie Mellon Black Alumni Association (CMBAA)

Essex County College (ECC), Dr. J. Harry Smith Scholarship Committee

Georgetown University Law Club (Georgia) Essay Writing Contest Judge

Technical Association of Georgia (TAG)

USA Track and Field (USATF)

MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

“Decades in Black: The 100-Year History of the Black Student at Carnegie Mellon (1900-2000) ©,” Writer-Editor/Producer for Centennial Homecoming premier

“Education through Sports Motivation Program,” Writer-Editor/Producer, Summer Olympic Motivational Program, International Medalist Association

“The Founding and History of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.,” Writer-Editor/Co-Producer; premiered at the 1981 National Convention on behalf of the National Heritage and Archives Committee

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION for VOLUNTEER and COMMUNITY SERVICE

2010-2011 Northrop Grumman “Volunteers, the Heart of the Community” Award

2007 Fayette County Track Association, Inc. “Coach of the Year” Award (USA Track & Field, SouthSide Pioneers Track Club)

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REFERENCES

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