OBJECTIVE

Freelance writer and copyeditor with extensive background in administrative support, communications, project management, event and program planning, English instruction, market research and promotions seeks creative communications/editorial position in public relations, marketing, publishing, multimedia or advertising

STAFF POSITIONS

Trade Sales Assistant, Publishing
Free Spirit Publishing: Minneapolis, MN (2000-2001)

• Provided administrative and editorial support to marketing and sales managers
• Coordinated print production of sales, promotional and marketing collateral
• Managed trade sales accounts and developed positive, ongoing client relationships
• Supervised attendance and promotions at national trade and consumer conferences

Administrative Coordinator, Advertising
USA Today/Gannett Retail Advertising: Chicago, IL (1998-1999)

• Supported vice president of advertising and Baseball Weekly account executives
• Managed corporate event planning: site research, travel, shipping and receiving, on-site event management
• Coordinated communications: media kits, reports, correspondence and trade sales account reports

Classroom English Instructor, Student/Teacher Exchange
Shantou University: Guangdong Province, China (1997-1998)

• Instructed Chinese high-school students in English composition and speech conversation
• Presented lectures and discussions to increase student knowledge and comprehension of English
• Developed and implemented classroom curriculum in accordance with university department guidelines
• Helped plan and implement exchange program: orientation, applications, travel and teacher training

Marketing Internship
Loft Literary Center: Minneapolis, MN (1996-1997)

• Managed small-press library operations and marketed literary courses
• Copyedited course descriptions in Loft magazine, event flyers, brochures and course catalogs
• Assisted marketing department with promotions, event scheduling and author visits

Administrative Assistant
University of Saint Thomas, Business Affairs: Saint Paul, MN 1993-1997

• Facilitated office operations for graduate business office

FREELANCE CLIENTS

Brochures, marketing collateral, author and book press releases, literary magazine copy, administrative documents, flyers, newsletters, business correspondence, copyediting and proofreading. Clients include:

• Twin Cities Internet Guide & Directory: Monthly original content and assigned features
• 982 Press: Web research and original articles for digital publications and regional newspapers
• Montag Publishing: Monthly features for literary arts publication, The Muse
• University of Saint Thomas Alumni Magazine: Articles on social justice, education and spiritual topics
• Basilica of Saint Mary's Magazine: Cultural, spiritual, educational and distinct profiles

SKILLS

Publisher, Quark Express, PageMaker, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, WordPerfect. Advanced Internet research abilities. Fluent in AP, Chicago and MLA stylebooks.

EDUCATION

University of Saint Thomas, Saint Paul, MN: BA, English Literature and Communications (1993)
Hamline University, Saint Paul, MN: MFA Writing (2003-present)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

National Writer's Union, Twin Cities Chapter

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