Gail Ross_tech_editor_2012

SUMMARY

Proven ability to work independently in challenging, fast-paced environments with multiple deliverables, have previous contributions to large complex projects with many stakeholders. Experienced in copy editing and proof¬reading, setting editorial policy, creating project specific style sheets; revamped several niche newspapers by re-formatting layout and graphics to create consistent branding, plus hands-on pre-press experience. Lead workshops on software usage.

EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER 8/2009 – Present

109 McCabe Avenue, LLC

• Designed signage for apartment complex remodel, created leases and tenant applications.

• Document and resolve tenant concerns and repairs, arrange for inspections, rent collections.

TECHNICAL EDITOR, Freelance 11/2011, 3/2012 – 4/2012

Northstar Advisory & Engineering Services, LLC

• Substantive edited and formatted documents for the Army Rapid Innovation Fund Broad Agency

Announcement, Request for Proposal (RFP): cover letter, White Paper and Quad chart, graphics.

• Won above RFP (9 selected /1,000 candidates). Wrote cover letter, edited RFP, supporting documents.

• Member Red Team, won Seaport-e contract solicitation. Researched requirements per government requirements, fact checked, proofed and copy edited submissions, composed cover letter.

TECHNICAL EDITOR 9/2010

Act Consulting, Inc.

• Edited and formatted a major Proposal for the T-4 Transformation Dept of Veterans Affairs

– 12 Billion IDIQ 8. Set-up style-sheet templates.

• Part of the media team to standardize promotional materials, which included standards, information management, content structure and quality assurance, researched, condensed, verified submissions.

EDITOR 5/2008 – 2/2010

TRIO, Upward Bound Program at Georgian Court University

• Designed and edited the “UB Buzz” monthly newsletter, comprised of student’s original essays and photos of their experiences through the Upward Bound Program (20+ pages).

• Taught students basic computer science and programming skills, plus Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Developed resources and facilitated events for program.

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT 8/2004 – 4/2008

Cat Fanciers’ Association, Inc.

• Byline, wrote bi-monthly book review, “What’s New in Cat Books and Other Media.”

• AP Style, copy-editor for national magazine and companion yearbook.

• Created comprehensive in-house style sheets for all publications, researched statistics.

BOOK EDITOR, Freelance 7/2007

• “Look What the Lord has Done,” by Kevin Smith.

OFFICE MANAGER 10/1999 – 3/2003

Dorell Equipment, Inc.

• Wrote and edited service manuals for custom machinery.

• Impacted pricing structure: Initiated and designed reports, summarized engineer/production costs.

• Customer service, prepared sales contracts, purchase orders, request for quotes, correspondence..

EDUCATION

AAS, Computer Information Systems, DeVry University 2010, Dean’s List

BS, Computer Information Systems, DeVry University, Candidate

AA, Communication Design, Brookdale Community College

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Word (Expert), Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Visio, PageMaker 6.5, QuarkXPress 6,

Experienced in engineering, medical and legal terminology.

AWARDS

National Association of Printers and Lithographers (NAPL), twice for menu design.

VOLUNTEER

PSG Networking Group: lead workshops on Word and Excel software.

Chaperoned Upward Bound Program students to Washington, DC for 2009 Presidential Inauguration.

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