Bio

I offer more than five years of inclusive experience developing and editing written and graphical content for print and online media. I have prooduced style sheets and content for eLearning, marketing communications, professional newsletters, annual guidebooks, and am moving into web content development and editing. I am adept at mastering new systems while tracking multiple projects efficiently. Contact me to discuss my experience or employment opportunities.

I am currently in graduate school pursuing a Master's in Mental Health Counseling. I am available on a part-time or freelance basis.

Experience

Webmaster (01/10 – Present)
• Maintaining web content for School of Rock-Evanston and School of Rock-Highwood
• Ensuring functionality of site, consistency of presentation, and freshness of content

Communications Specialist – Microsoft GMO (01/09 – 02/09)
• Designed SharePoint sites and PowerPoint presentations showcasing group communications processes and resources.
• Developed messaging for external, internal, and executive-level communications.
• Interpreted survey feedback to facilitate the development of an External Communications Plan.

Content Consultant – National Association of Realtors (07/08 – 10/08)
• Implemented daily updates to REALTOR.org, including news releases and other regularly changing content.
• Transitioned video content into distribution-ready flash media content using Brightcove Studio.
• Quality-checked web content transferred into IBM WebSphere, executing manual QA and repairing HTML as needed.

Content Producer – NogginLabs, Inc. (08/07 – 05/08)
• Carried out the writing and development of eLearning modules, using client documentation, creating two large-scale training programs for new bank employees at Capital One and Harris Bancorp.
• Developed style guides employed in major eLearning projects.
• Educated colleagues on the use of in-house software for creating tutorials, through acting as a resource, teaching sessions, and developing a user manual.

Editor – Scholl Communications, Inc. (01/05 – 08/07)
• Developed and oversaw production schedule for 2006-2007 editions of the LaSalle Bank Guide—Illinois and LaSalle Bank Guide—Ohio, collaborating with freelance labor to ensure accuracy and consistency of content.
• Researched, edited, and produced content for profiles of publicly held companies to be compiled in the first edition of the LaSalle Bank Guide—Ohio.
• Completed regular 500-to-1000 word articles for District 109 Reports, a bimonthly publication for the residents of Illinois School District 109.

Skills

• Typing: 90 WPM
• Languages: XML, HTML, XHTML, and CSS.
• Content Management: IBM WebSphere, Microsoft SharePoint.
• Graphic Editing: Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Fireworks.
• Software: Microsoft Office, iWork; Adobe InDesign, FileMaker Pro.

Writing Samples

• Building Skills for the 21st Century, District 109 Reports, October 10, 2006
• Review of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Bridge Magazine Online