Experience

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  Windwalker Corporation

  • Writer/Editor

    • May 2007 - Present

    Editor of How-To guides for 2010 U.S. Bureau of Census Office Computing Environment for field workers. Editor/proofer of Web content, CBT packages, reports and summaries, PowerPoint for desktop, training materials, courses, voice-overs, and focus group review, for clients such as U.S. Army Center...

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  Human Factors International

  • Editor

    • May 2004 - Sep 2006

    Proofed and edited PowerPoint instructional materials, Web content, on-line newsletters, and other marketing documents for this international usability company.

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  Bovard Studios

  • Publicist

    • Nov 2003 - May 2004

    PublicistDeveloped project write-ups and media support for publication. Work resulted in several comprehensive front page stories in major metropolitan areas where the company sought to develop brand and market share.

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  Ottumwa Courier

  • Reporter/Bureau Chief

    • Jun 1995 - Oct 2003

    Covered all news in a county beat and supervised correspondent projects. Joined management team in developing special sections, series, and political coverage. Conceptualized, developed and wrote several series on human interest and health issues; authored a general interest column for the Opinio...

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  Group against Smog and Pollution (GASP)

  • Executive Director/ Media Relations

    • Oct 1991 - Jan 1993

    A paid position in this citizen-action group of scientists, doctors and environmental activists who lobbied for clean air rights. Special accomplishments included securing interviews with CNN as well as state and regional print media regarding GASP positions.

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  Sawyer Business College

  • Motivational Speaker/Recruiter

    • Oct 1990 - Jan 1993

    Delivered 40-minute interactive presentations for high school students regarding interview techniques, career choices, and college survival skills. Top lead generator.

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  MSI Design, Engineering and Construction

  • Public Relations Consultant

    • May 1988 - Jun 1989

    Conceptualized and developed a corporate brand through the development of PR materials, logos, and collateral materials. Wrote company's first capabilities brochure. Introduced and developed project write-ups as sales tools. Coordinated advertising program.

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  Frazier Industrial Co

  • Advertising Manager/Writer

    • Apr 1978 - Sep 1982

    Wrote and produced corporate sales manual; managed company's trade show participation. Supervised advertising projects, designed and managed trade show participation, dealer publications, and developed brand with marketing tools such as company case histories, feature articles and dealer news...

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  Engineers, Inc

  • Public Relations Manager

    • Oct 1976 - Apr 1978

    Supervised advertising program; managed freelance writers. Developed public relations campaign and supported brand development projects. Special contributions included securing publication of monthly engineering column in national pharmaceutical magazine. Wrote and secured cover stories about com...