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| P.O.
Box 324
W7845 Forest Haven Road Shawano, WI 54166 715-526-7024/715-524-4495/715-853-4482 davidw@itol.com |
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| Professional skills | ||
| writing, editing & material preparation | Analyze Website & publication
projects for copy, tables, graphs & artwork requirements.
Write & edit material for Websites, interactive multimedia & publications. Work with contributors to determine needs & ensure satisfactory delivery. Write project proposals. Manage technical publication production including typesetting & copywriting. Edit company newsletter. Author of weekly column on business and Web technology. Write to the audience involved; technical & popular styles. Readily translate governmental or educational jargon into clean, accessible terms. Understand deadlines & need to meet reader expectations. Research subjects for client-specific uses & for internal projects. |
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| project management | Possess strong
project management & organizational skills with ability to
discern critical goals.
Effective liaison with clients to compile images, text, sound & video files. Consistently meet delivery requirements on time & on budget. Coordinate resource procurement & management. Prepare estimates & track billings. Skilled at resolving software conflicts. Strong presentation skills including preparation of Microsoft(r) PowerPoint(r), 35 mm slides & video. Proficient in Microsoft Office product suite. Coordinate & participate in market research; select vendors for software development, printing & other professional services; assign writing & editing tasks; design & execute layout; write & edit projects. |
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| Results: On time & on budget
projects with consistent & thorough communication to
superiors & participants during project process.
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| sales & marketing infrastructure development | Participate in
creation of sales & marketing infrastructure for start-up
software consulting company and Web division. Involved in
marketing concepts through production, trade show concepts
through execution, product development, resume presentation,
giveaway items, corporate identity program from logos through
embroidered shirts, printed collaterals, Website development
& maintenance, art direction & special event
coordination.
Write & edit twice-monthly employee electronic newsletter, "Sym-Flash" electronic news bulletins, direct mail materials, engagement proposals, human resources policies. |
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| Results: Symmetry Corporation has
a solid foundation with a distinct identity in its market niche
through unique & consistent artwork presentation &
collaterals. Its clients & prospects get bold & accurate
information. Employees receive regular & consistent
communication. Shawano Web Division of imgWebServices has grown
substantially since July 1999.
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| writing, editing & material preparation | Analyze Website & publication
projects for copy, tables, graphs & artwork requirements.
Write & edit material for Websites, interactive multimedia & publications. Work with contributors to determine needs & ensure satisfactory delivery. Write project proposals. Manage technical publication production including typesetting & copywriting. Edit company newsletter. Author of weekly column on business and Web technology. Write to the audience involved; technical & popular styles. Readily translate governmental or educational jargon into clean, accessible terms. Understand deadlines & need to meet reader expectations. Research subjects for client-specific uses & for internal projects. |
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| Results: Clients receive concise, accurate & attractive copy & material. | ||
| publications development & maintenance | Develop & maintain regulatory
& technical publications. New products: Recommend products to meet customer needs & new opportunities; shape product specifications & coordination through corporate approvals; coordinate through production, relying on consensus-style approach. Hold budgetary responsibility. Existing products: Annually evaluate bottom 30% of publication line for drop or revision; monitor & evaluate market position; maintain cost-effective inventory levels; coordinate reprint schedule. |
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| Results: Met or exceeded annual corporate goals; inventories maintained at profitable levels. | ||
| media relations | Administer & initiate public
relations & marketing programs.
Serve as central contact for media. Experience as reporter & editor in weekly & daily newspapers. Write product & service press releases, develop information material with distribution to educators; administer awards programs; schedule & coordinate events. Monitor progress & respond to opportunities. |
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| Results: Cooperative media relations created & maintained. | ||
| Technical skills | ||
| Website Development | Gaining expert status with Internet design, Website construction & maintenance including Microsoft Front Page, Coffee Cup HTML Editor, Adobe Photoshop & Quark Express. | |
| Content Coordination | Proficient at merging text &
graphic concepts.
Familiar with graphic design programs including Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat. Familiar with Interleaf 6, Framemaker & AutoCAD. |
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| Photography | Competent in 35mm still
photography & videography.
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| Art Direction | Served as art director for
publications, ad campaigns & safety poster series.
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| Lifelong Student | Enrolled in program to upgrade Website programming & network skills. | |
| Professional Experience | ||
| Technical Writer/Project Manager | Compuware Corporation, Appleton, WI, , August 2000 to present. | |
| Web Consultant/Project Manager | ImgWebServices Shawano, WI, , July 1999 to August 2000. | |
| Marketing & Support Services Manager | Symmetry Corporation Milwaukee, WI, October 1998 to May 1999. | |
| Project Manager | Marathon Communications Wausau, WI, New Media Division, February 1997 to October 1998. | |
| Publication
Projects Manager
Product Development Manager |
J.J. Keller &
Associates Neenah, WI,
May 1995 to February 1997. November 1989 to May 1995. |
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| Communications Manager | 21st Century Genetics, Shawano, WI, January 1983 to September 1989. | |
| Regional
Editor |
Shawano Leader, Shawano, WI, October 1981 to January 1983. | |
| Freelancer | based in Shawano, WI, December 1980 to October 1981. | |
| Editor | Iron River Reporter, Iron River, MI, July 1979 to December 1980. | |
| Editor | Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA, October 1976 to July 1979. | |
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Reporter- Photographer |
Green River Star, Green River, WY, January 1976 to October 1976. | |
| Personal Background | ||
| academic | University of Wisconsin - Madison. Bachelor of Science - December 1975. | |
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