Experience

New Berlin School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School English Teacher

  • 2007 - Present

  Certified English Teacher, grades 6-12, primarily teacher of grades 11-12. Developed and implemented curriculum materials for Senior Composition, American Literature and Career/Communication courses. Recruited, advised and coached students for the high school forensics speech competition team. Planned rigorous and creative lesson plans, with an emphasis on meeting reading, writing, speaking and listening standards. Incorporated a variety of literacy strategies to best meet student learning outcomes. Conducted periodic assessments of student learning, through both formative and summative methods. Maintained classroom procedures, ongoing collaboration, and communication with colleagues, students and parents. Show less



Interactive Training Technologies

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Writing Proofreader

  • Feb 2006 - Dec 2019

  Provided proofreading expertise for technical manuals and other documents originally written in English and translated into other languages. Worked closely with translation team to resolve any discrepancies that might occur in translation. Examined content, fonts and graphic elements for accuracy. Reviewed changes through every stage of production to ensure that text matched images, specifications and product instructions. Provided proofreading expertise for technical manuals and other documents originally written in English and translated into other languages. Worked closely with translation team to resolve any discrepancies that might occur in translation. Examined content, fonts and graphic elements for accuracy. Reviewed changes through every stage of production to ensure that text matched images, specifications and product instructions.



Riteway Bus Service, Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing and Communications Coordinator

  • 2003 - 2006

  Responsible for coordinating and producing all communications and marketing materials for transportation company’s three divisions and nine locations. Produced monthly company-wide newsletter, including designing, writing, editing and proofreading. Led media relations efforts, including researching and writing of all press releases. Spearheaded company website redesign, introducing e-commerce features. Hired web designer, maintained and and enhanced site design. Developed promotional and informational materials, including advertisements and brochures. Assisted with community involvement strategy, including the company's auction to benefit nonprofit organizations. Show less



Kohl's Department Stores

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advertising Copywriter and Editor/Proofreader

  • Apr 1989 - 2003

  Copywriter and Editor/Proofreader in the Brand Management (Advertising/Marketing) Department.Wrote and edited creative and informative copy for print ads, from image and magazine ads to billboards, brochures, newsletters, posters, packaging materials, billing inserts and news releases. Produced educational and eye-catching communication pieces to increase revenue. Provided creative direction and new copy concepts, including taglines, in-store signage and product names. Utilized design (QuarkXPress, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator) programs. Show less

• Communications Coordinator

  • 1995 - 2000

  Coordinator in Store Communications Department.Managed overall production of bi-monthly company and quarterly management newsletters, including the writing, editing, and designing; expenses; troubleshooting and collaboration with printers. Responsible for production of fliers, brochures and other special projects. Developed, produced and maintained bulletin board communications system for all stores to effectively communicate company-wide news, procedures, policies and activities. Conducted surveys, tabulated results and wrote report summaries based on data collection. Prepared training, presentation and meeting materials. Managed expenses related to communications projects and projected future budgets. Coordinated details and fundraising efforts of special events to benefit the United Way and other non-profits. Show less

• Freelance Proofreader/Communications Consultant

  • 1992 - 2000

  Freelance proofreader for Advertising/Marketing Department. Proofed weekly advertising tabloids and image ads, checking content, fonts and other graphic elements for accuracy. Reviewed changes at every stage, checking to be sure that text matched images and product specifications.As a communications consultant for Human Resources Department, including fliers, reports, advertisements and corporate newsletters. Served on corporate learning center advisory committee to help educate and promote new facility to corporate associates. Leadership training and ongoing career development were emphasized. Show less



United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Public Relations Assistant

  • 1987 - 1989

  Assistant in the Marketing and Communications Department Assisted with all public relations and marketing activities in support of the annual fundraising campaign. Helped raise funds for more than 130 local health and human service agencies. Assistant in the Marketing and Communications Department Assisted with all public relations and marketing activities in support of the annual fundraising campaign. Helped raise funds for more than 130 local health and human service agencies.