transcriber/editor

Alice Louise Karow

858-***-**** **********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Dedicated, top-performing, results-oriented professional with a record of achievement in business operations. Self-motivated, flexible team player, with strong follow-up skills and attention to detail, seeking a career position with an innovative company creating exceptional value.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Outstanding customer service

Outstanding organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal

Excellent people skills with the ability to work with a wide range of customers

Computer literate with the ability to learn new software programs as required

General knowledge of office and retail equipment

Office support; filing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies

STRENGTHS & ABILITIES

Commitment to Excellence

Trainable Professional

Flexible schedule

Time management & organizational skills

Hard worker, dependable, and a desire to help others

Willing to take on new challenges

Open-minded and able to work independently

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

Internet: Online Research*Social Media*AudioVideo*File manager*Virtual work

Computer Software: MS Word*FileMaker Pro*Outlook*PhotoShop*PowerPoint

Transcription Software: Start Stop Powerplay*Express Scribe

Audio Conversion/Editing Software: Audacity*WavePad

Typing/Data Entry: 74 WPM *10 Key Calculator

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Goddard College - Bachelor of Arts Degree - Plainfield, VT

Institute for Paralegal Training – General Practice Certificate – Philadelphia, PA

Deployment Medicine International –Operational Emergency Medical Skills Course

Notary Public - State of West Virginia

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

One Talk Transcription Shinnston, WV Jan. 06 to Present

Owner/Transcriber/Editor/Writer

Started and maintained freelance speaker/author service business

Completed transcription, editing and writing projects (both fiction and non-fiction)

Recruited and managed contract transcribers, editors and proofreaders as needed

Advised clients regarding self publishing and business development

Attracted and enrolled top level clients in the field of personal growth including Tony Robbins, Eckhart Tolle TV, James Ray, David Morehouse and Sounds True, Inc.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (cont'd):

Deployment Medicine International Gig Harbor, WA Apr. 07 to Nov. 08

Facility Manager/Research Specialist

Set up and managed daily operations of San Marcos, CA warehouse facility,

Coordinated equipment and supply logistics and supervised on-site support for emergency/battlefield medical training in classroom and outdoor desert terrain.

Maintained negotiations/communication with facility owners association and local and state government agencies regarding regulatory compliance issues.

Researched and completed special projects related to new curriculum, teaching materials, student feedback and business/government contract development, reporting to VP of Operations and Director of Medical Research

Sounds True, Inc. & David Morehouse Boulder, CO/San Marcos, CA Sept. 06 to Oct. 07

Editor/Writer

Completed substantive edit and partial ghost write of 600+ page manuscript.

Reviewed, researched and revised working drafts and approved the final version for publication, acting as liaison between author and publisher.

Vetted and scheduled author's promotional opportunities on radio and in print.

Lindsay Management Services Carlsbad, CA Jan. 04 to Sept. 06

Accounting Department Manager & Property Manager

Oversaw accounts payable, accounts receivable & escrow transfer manager.

Calculated company's monthly billing for 60+ homeowner association client accounts.

Proofed and distributed monthly financial statements, maintained up-to-date state regulatory filings and documentation, coordinated yearly financial audits and managed archive storage for 60+ clients.

Successfully served as property manager for 5 clients.

PRP Wine International San Diego, CA Jul. 01 to Jun. 03

Senior Wine Consultant

Presented international wines for sale by the case at private wine tastings, dinners and special events

Scouted and engaged new venues and wine promotion opportunities

Developed new business and maintained relationships with 100+ wine buying clients

Cutting Edge Cuisine La Jolla, CA Jan. 00 to Oct. 06

Owner/Chef/Author

Started and maintained personal chef service for private clients in their homes

Created retail and informational resource website.

Wrote and published cookbook, "Cook from Your Heart: Recipes for Transformation" and "Yes, You Can!" workbook for personal chefs to create their own marketing copy.

Taught cooking classes and "How to Become a Personal Chef" for the Learning Annex, San Diego.

VOLUNTEER AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Anthony Robbins Foundation - Basket Brigade and Global Youth Leadership volunteer

Friends of County Animal Shelters - cat adoption site volunteer

Let’s Move - chef

Lean and Green Kids.org - chef for benefit event and general development volunteer

Publishers and Writers of San Diego - monthly newsletter content editor

San Diego Blood Bank/Nat'l Marrow Donor Program “Be the Match!” - stem cell donor

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