Freelance Digital Artists : Vancouver, Washington

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EDITOR & WRITER Leader…Developer…Communicator A communicator with a strong commitment to excellence and extensive experience working with celebrity-level clients. Ability to work independently and in collaborative and team environments. Experienced in Marketing and Strategic Communications. While updating journalism and communications skills through study in Rome 2010, received Vatican accreditation/press credentials. As editor of Florida Catholic, Orlando managed 14 correspondents. As acting manager for U.S. Postal Service Stamp Information Branch (Philatelic Division) in Washington, D.C., managed staff of 13. Former reporter and copy editor, The Evansville Press, Ind. Knowledgeable of AP style. Knowledgeable of and competent in Microsoft Office. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Communications/Editing/Writing • As editor for the Florida Catholic, Orlando, assigned stories and photography. Researched and wrote stories — rewrote other submissions as necessary. Proofed and edited final pages online and hard copy. Monitored schedules. Managed within budgetary constraints. Managed freelance staff of 14. • Wrote and edited newsletters, brochures and collateral material for internal and external audiences for the Department of Marketing and Communications of the U.S. Postal Service (headquarters). • Wrote and assisted in production of regional employee newsletter while on assignment to U.S. Postal Service Southern Region office in Memphis. Served as liaison to communication managers in Southern Region. • Former proofreader for U.S. News & World Report and Congressional Quarterly magazines. • Created content for small-business website to better market its training programs. • Worked with art director on layout and graphics for special internal publication on automation for USPS. Received an award for the publication. • Wrote variety of speeches and byline articles for senior leaders of USPS, including the Postmaster General/CEO, the Vice President of Diversity and a member of the Board of Governors. • Developed and wrote training materials for workshops and seminars as manager of diversity development in Louisiana for USPS. • Briefed and counseled senior executives on media interviews and events. Events included “Good Morning America” with the Postmaster General and “CBS This Morning” with the Consumer Advocate, “Radio Free Europe” with the Assistant Postmaster General of International Postal Affairs and marketing executives for the Asian Wall Street Journal. CHRONOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE Florida Catholic, Orlando (newspaper), Diocesan Editor Dec. 2005 — July 2011 Goodman Communications, Orlando/Phoenix/New Orleans Sept. 1998 — present Writer, Editor, Consultant The Catholic Sun, Phoenix, Staff Writer July 2001 — Dec. 2002 Valley of the Sun YMCA, Metropolitan Office, Phoenix, March 2000 — March 2001 Minority Achievers Program Manager United States Postal Service Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Diversity Development Department, Headquarters Dec. 1993 — Sept. 1998 Diversity Development Specialist, Domiciled in New Orleans Communications and Marketing Department/Headquarters, 1989 — 1993 Media Relations Representative (Strategic Communications) Communications and Marketing Department/Headquarters 1987 — 1989 Media Relations Representative (Market Communications) EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts The George Washington University Sociology major/Journalism minor University of California, Berkeley, Journalism Certificate Pontificia Universitá della Santa Croce, Rome, Journalism Certificates (2008 and 2010) HONORS Who's Who of American Women Special Achievement Award, USPS Communications Catholic Press Association, General Writing, Florida Catholic Light of Faith Award for Public Relations (2011) ASSOCIATIONS International Association of Business Communicators Society of Professional Journalists Catholic Press Association VOLUNTEERISM Workgroup for the Diversity and Permanency of Foster Care Children, Office of the Attorney General, Janet Napolitano, Arizona Women in the Arts, founding board member, Orlando Orlando Diversity Council, Communications Chair

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I am a dynamic, motivated person who is eager to develop new skills and who is able to work under pressure. I have a highly creative mind and have developed three original stories for graphic novels currently under development and done all of the illustration and artwork for each series. My organizational skills are second to none . I am able to conceptualize ideas into concrete designs easily and guide clients to designs that are not only made to order but workable into a variety of marketing and branding concepts. These characteristics, I believe make me an exceptional choice to work within your organization. I am highly proficient with Corel Draw and Photoshop and adobe creative suite.