Writer and Editor

MARY S. YAMIN-GARONE

**** ******* **** * Niskayuna, NY 12304 * 518-***-**** * ********@*****.**.***

Thirty years of experience as a skilled and reliable writer, editor and proofreader for business and government. Possess an engaging, easy-to-read writing style that translates difficult subject matter into understandable language. Quickly grasp the key points of any topic and devise a logical flow and structure for written presentation. Work efficiently and productively in a team or independent setting; have strong communication and organizational skills; a meticulous eye for detail and a keen sense of humor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Operate The Y’s One* Writing and Editing Service, which provides writing, editing and proofreading services for all medias, all subjects.Proficient in electronic editing using Microsoft Word.Familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style, the Associated Press Stylebook, the MLA Handbook and the APA Manual.

CAREER HISTORY

Freelance Writer

AllSeniorHomes.com: write articles for this website dedicated to helping individuals and their families find senior care — 2009 —.

Demand Studios: write for this professional writing service; author articles on a variety of topics, including health, legal, finance and fitness — 2008 —.

Writers Research Group: write for this professional writing and research firm; recently chosen to write health and fitness articles for Lance Armstrong’s LiveStrong.com website, Work.com, e-How and wikiHow — 2007 —.

Construction Equipment Guide: write articles for this bi-weekly national construction newspaper covering the northeast region of the country — 2000 —.

Profile Publications: profile New York State highway superintendents — 2003 —.

CPASNET.COM: prepare newsletter articles for this certified public accounting company on a variety of topics — 2001 — 2008.

GC Publishing: wrote articles for this publishing company’s three trade papers servicing the food industry; covered upstate New York region — 2002 to 2005.

FanStop: covered Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz for this sports fan website — 2002 to 2005.

Capital District Business Review: wrote in-depth articles for this weekly newspaper on a variety of subjects, including healthcare, finance, environment, transportation, retail, real estate, architecture, engineering, education and construction — 1996 to 1999.

Writer/Editor

Cleaning Industry Research Institute: write, edit and proofread documents, reports, scientific papers Web site copy and press releases for this organization — 2008 —.

Wickstrom Publishing: wrote summaries of legal case decisions from state administrative agencies, state and federal district courts and federal courts of appeals for state-specific newsletters — 2008.

New York State Bar Association: copyedited and proofread books and newsletters on a wide range of legal topics for the nation’s largest voluntary, statewide association of lawyers — 2004 to 2007.

New York State Department of State/Office of Fire Prevention and Control: launched and produced a 12-page, 4-color newsletter for the New York State fire service; circulation 12,000; developed and presented workshop on “How to Write Effective Press Releases” at annual Public Fire Prevention Education Conference; prepared speeches, press releases, briefing papers, reports and articles for publication for New York’s governor, secretary of state and state fire administrator; established standards and criteria to ensure uniformity in image, design, style, content and grammar in all office publications; and provided editorial and proofreading services to staff and client groups — 1981 to 1995.

Desktop Publisher/Typesetter

The Jewish World Newspaper: provided desktop publishing/typesetting/graphic design services to this weekly publication — 1996 to 2004.

SERVICE

Glen Eddy Retirement Community, Niskayuna, NY: member of the waitstaff at this independent/assisted living facility — 2007 — 2008.

Home Instead Senior Care: provide caregiving/home care services to senior citizens in Albany and Schenectady, NY — 2007 —

HONORS

Recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York for fund-raising efforts — 2007.

Received Communications Concept 2002 APEX Award for Publication Excellence for Magazine & Newspaper Writing.

Listed in: Great Women of the 21st Century; International Who’s Who of Professionals; Who’s Who in America; America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals; Marquis’ Millennium Edition of Strathmore’s Who’s Who; International Authors and Writers Who’s Who, Sixteenth Edition, Cambridge, England; and Marquis’ Who’s Who in the East.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism — State University of New York at Albany, NY — 1979.

Associate of Applied Science in Liberal Arts — Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY — 1977.

*The Y’s One is a certified woman-owned business.

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