
Grant Writer at PAL Humane Society
Greater Los Angeles Area

Grant Writer at PAL Humane Society
Greater Los Angeles Area
I have more than five years of intensive editorial experience; am comfortable with PC and Macintosh platforms; proficient in all Microsoft Office applications; professional and flexible with responsibilities and expectations.
I have experience in advertising, marketing, writing and editing Website copy, manuscripts, educational and testing content, and promotional pieces. I also do some creative fiction writing.
(Veterinary industry)
January 2009 — Present (7 months)
(Publishing industry)
July 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 1 month)
Research and compile data for Family and Consumer Sciences textbook revisions. Consult state standards and align to current text offering in order to identify gaps in material coverage for next edition of the textbook; research and secure textbook reviewers.
(Education Management industry)
August 2005 — April 2008 (2 years 9 months)
Supervised team of editors and graphic designers, functioned as senior/managing editor to ensure quality on all print pieces and protection of branding; created/maintained all editorial production schedules, processes, project tracking, and style guide; managed personnel time, approvals, and discipline.
(Publishing industry)
February 2006 — May 2006 (4 months)
Provided formatting and organization input, as well as line-editing, for book of sermon compilations on the book of Revelation.
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
May 2003 — May 2005 (2 years 1 month)
Managed many aspects of university publications, including variety of newsletters, Website updates, university magazine writing/editing, ghostwriting, university course catalog updates.
B.A. , English Literature , 2001 — 2005
Copyediting, creative writing, advertising/marketing and website copy
SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators)