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February 2008 - October 2008
Editor, Douglas Publications
Planned and executed editorial content for two trade publications and related ezine. Publications included American Painting Contractor, a 56-page magazine for painting and paperhanging contractors with a circulation of 25,000; FacilityCare, a 44-page magazine for healthcare facility managers, architects and designers with a circulation of 21,500; and an e-newsletter for FacilityCare. Recruited speakers and coordinated materials for audio-conference training sessions each month. Monitored magazine websites. Worked with design team on layout. Represented FacilityCare at trade shows and conferences.
January 2005 - Present
Freelance Editor and Writer
Writing and editing projects include:
* Calendar and feature article writing, Chesapeake Family
* Newsletters for Coastal Training Technologies, Virginia Beach, VA
* Feature writing for Massage Therapy Journal and Organic Producer
* Educational and medical-related content for Publications Services,
--Champaign, IL
* Proofreading for the company website of Earth Creations, Bessemer, AL
December 1999 - July 2005
Associate Editor, National Safety Council
Suggested, researched and wrote feature articles and department copy; edited articles using AP Style; and developed ideas for future issues of safety-related publications. Publications included Safety+Health, an 80-page monthly trade magazine with a circulation of 50,000; Family Safety+Health, a 30-page quarterly; two 4-page monthly newsletters; and various e-newsletters.
January 1994 - August 1997
Administrative Assistant, First National Bank of Omaha
Processed transactions, handled account inquiries and maintained customer databases for 200 banks and 34 commercial customers. Handled correspondence for seven lenders.
Professional Associations
Chicago Women in Publishing
Education
DePaul University, Chicago, Writing (1999)
Doane College, Crete, NE, B.A. English (1993)