Greater New York City Area
- Current
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- Senior Web Editor at Yale University, Office of Development
- Lead Writer and Owner at Content Creation Co., LLC
- Past
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- Communications Director at The Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research at Yale (CENTURY)
- Acting Managing Editor at Insurance News Network
- Several different positions at The Hartford Courant
- Writer, Journalist at other newspapers and a foundation
- Education
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- Wesleyan University
- Mount Holyoke College
- Connections
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- Industry
- Writing and Editing
- Websites
Pem McNerney’s Summary
Skills and Abilities
Expert at journalism, communication, writing, and editing. Have worked with wide array of scientific and medical experts to communicate complex research findings in clear language. Adept at developing highly effective working relationships with local, regional, and national media, educational institutions, and community groups. Familiar with process of translating research into policy. Familiar with donor development, letter writing, and related communication skills. Excellent verbal communication skills. Excellent project management and organizational skills. Highly productive and able to meet deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills. Able to work independently, as part of a team, and as team leader. Creative. Several years of experience in higher education. Please see http://www.contentcreation.com/clips.html for writing samples, and http://www.contentcreation.com/references.html for references.
Pem McNerney’s Specialties:
Also expert at Web site development, with an understanding of HTML, CSS, XHTML, AJAX, blogging, RSS feeds, podcasting, Second Life, and other forms of new media. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Dreamweaver, and image editing software. Familiar with Contribute 4, FlashPaper 2, and Fireworks 8. Member of Facebook, LinkedIn, Plaxo, and Flickr communities. In the process of helping to develop video and webcam capabilities for Yale Tomorrow sites.
Pem McNerney’s Experience
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Senior Web Editor
Yale University, Office of Development
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 2006 — Present (3 years 5 months)
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Lead Writer and Owner
Content Creation Co., LLC
(Writing and Editing industry)
September 1996 — Present (13 years 3 months)
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Communications Director
The Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Use Research at Yale (CENTURY)
(Higher Education industry)
October 2001 — June 2006 (4 years 9 months)
Developed www.quitwithyale.org. Worked full-time from Oct. 2001 to Oct. 2005, and part-time from Oct. 2005 to June 2006.
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Acting Managing Editor
Insurance News Network
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Writing and Editing industry)
September 1996 — December 1997 (1 year 4 months)
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Several different positions
The Hartford Courant
(Writing and Editing industry)
July 1987 — September 1996 (9 years 3 months)
Local Content Coordinator for Web site: November 1995 to September 1996.
Assistant Editor: Northeast magazine: January 1995 to November 1995.
City Editor: August 1991 to January 1995.
Editor for Sunday business section, Business Weekly: June 1989 to August 1991.
Business Reporter: July 1987 to June 1989. -
Writer, Journalist
other newspapers and a foundation
(Writing and Editing industry)
November 1981 — July 1987 (5 years 9 months)
Business Reporter: Journal Inquirer, Manchester, CT
December 1983 to July 1987.
Correspondent: Springfield Daily News, Springfield, MA
May 1983 to December 1983.
Reporter/Editor: Westfield Evening News, Westfield, MA
April 1982 to May 1983. Wrote features and business stories as general assignment reporter.
Writer: Energy Education Foundation, Boston, MA
November 1981 to April 1982.
Pem McNerney’s Education
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Wesleyan University
GLSP , Humanities , 2008 — 2012 (expected)
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Mount Holyoke College
BA , English , 1977 — 1981
Graduated from Mount Holyoke College, Cum Laude with BA in English, May 1981. Wrote honors thesis on James Joyce, "The Transformation of the Ordinary into the Extraordinary." Took accounting classes and small business class at Greater Hartford Community College in 1985 and 1986. Graduate of the Small Business Entrepreneurial Program, October 1996. Acquired real estate license in Ohio, 1979.
Additional Information
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Pem McNerney’s Interests:
Personal Background Foreign travel includes Europe, South America, Canada. Volunteer work includes Literacy Volunteers of America, 1989-1994 and Girl Scouts of America, 1998-2001. Camera operator for Madison Public Television show, Madison Cooks, 1999-2001. Dishwasher for Community Dining Room in Branford, CT, 2002. Trail ambassador for Connecticut chapter of New England Mountain Bike Association, 2005-2006.
Pem McNerney’s Groups:
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Alumnae Association of Mount Holyoke College
Pem McNerney’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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