Resume

Profile

I am a dedicated individual seeking freelance writing projects to utilize the experience and skills I have developed in the communications field. I enjoy being challenged and continually developing as a professional. My goal is to give my best effort in each and every situation and to a make a significant contribution.

Experience

Director of Communications
May 2002 – October 2008
Michigan Pharmacists Association
Lansing, MI

Performed as managing editor of Michigan Pharmacist magazine and MSHP Monitor newsletter
Served as main proofreader for organization
Managed the production and served as editor of pharmacy technician textbooks
Coordinated yearly public affairs activities for Michigan Pharmacy Week and Poison Prevention Week
Functioned as media relations contact, including fielding interview requests and questions and writing press releases
Managed maintenance of the association’s Web site
Took photographs for publications
Developed and managed Communications Department budget
Supervised communications assistant
Coordinated complete image redesign project, including working in conjunction with vendors to create new logo and branding and new Web site

Assistant Director of Communications
July 2001 – May 2002
Michigan Pharmacists Association
Lansing, MI

Co-edited Michigan Pharmacist, the association magazine
Performed as managing editor of MSHP Monitor, Pharmacy Focus and MPA’s Doses newsletters
Coordinated yearly public affairs activities for National Pharmacy Week and Poison Prevention Week
Managed the association’s Web site
Took photographs for publications
Supervised communications intern

Communications Manager
September 2000 – July 2001
Michigan Pharmacists Association
Lansing, MI

Wrote articles for association publications
Served as managing editor for MSHP Monitor newsletter
Completed Web site maintenance as assigned
Wrote press releases

Communications Specialist
May 2000 – August 2000
Michigan State Medical Society
East Lansing, MI

Wrote articles for Michigan Medicine magazine
Developed copy for various communications vehicles
Covered news events for organization publications

Education

August 1995
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI

Bachelor of Arts degree in English
French minor
GPA 3.4 of 4.0

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint
Experienced with Macromedia Dreamweaver
Some experience in Adobe Photoshop