Writer, Photographer, and Legal Coding Department Manager
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Current
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- Manager of the Coding Department at NightOwl Legal Document Services
- Freelance Writer at Abra Staffin Wiebe
- Freelance Photographer (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Program Assistant, Bush Artist Fellows Program at Bush Foundation
- Education
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- Woodstock School
- Macalester College
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Summary
Summary of Qualifications
* very strong computer skills.
* familiarity with a number of software utilities, including Word, WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, PhotoShop, Argis Database Software, Microsoft Office, Summation, Law, and GIFTS
* flexibility and the ability to quickly learn and perform new job duties
* writing, editing, and proofreading experience
* good communication skills
* familiarity with online research tools
* management experience
* detail-oriented and skilled at prioritizing
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Specialties:
Litigation software, legal coding, non-profit organizations, grant-making software and procedures, writing, proofreading, copywriting
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Experience
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Manager of the Coding Department
NightOwl Legal Document Services
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Legal Services industry)
2002 — Present (7 years)
Managed the coding (legal data entry) department, with the highest profit margin in the company. Hired, fired, and trained employees, managed coding databases in Summation, established clear guidelines for projects, and met deadlines. In the imaging department, scanned legal documents, performed quality control checks, supervised projects, and trained new employees. Also wrote copy and proofread for graphics department.
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Freelance Writer
Abra Staffin Wiebe
(Writing and Editing industry)
2001 — Present (8 years)
I'm a fiction writer of the "a few published short stories, a few unpublished novels" variety. I also run the annual Spec the Halls holiday contest. I edit Aswiebe.com's Market List.
My first novel, Serenade of Blood & Silver, is a fantasy about a drifter who rescues an abused horse that is not what it seems. When they flee into the Far Desert to escape pursuit, they sign their death warrants, and the only way they can survive is if they learn to rely on each other. I'm busy courting publishers and agents for this novel.
My second novel, Vicesteed, is a neo-Victorian science fiction novel that is equal proportions locked-room murder mystery, exploration of how society forms identity, and high-octane quest for vengeance. The style it is written in can be compared in parts to Stephenson's Diamond Age. Vicesteed is currently in the editing phase.
I have also published several short stories. -
Freelance Photographer
Sole Proprietorship
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Photography industry)
2000 — Present (9 years)
See examples of my photography at the following websites:
* http://www.aswiebe.com
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Program Assistant, Bush Artist Fellows Program
Bush Foundation
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
July 2006 — July 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Supported the Bush Artist Fellows Program through a time of transition. Initiated and implemented cost-saving correspondence method switch to email. Streamlined standard operating procedures. Duties included file system management, processing applications, database management in GIFTS, correspondence, handling inquiries, performing in-depth online research on individuals, proofreading, and other projects as required.
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Education
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Woodstock School
1995 — 1997
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Macalester College
Additional Information
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Websites:
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Interests:
Writing, photography, martial arts, science fiction, science, new technologies, emerging science, hwa rang do, tae soo do
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Groups:
Critters, Woodstock Alumni, Macalester College Alumni, KIWI, WOSA, World Hwa Rang Do Association, MoveOn.org
Abra Staffin Wiebe’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
