work history Sisters of Divine Providence 2008–Jan. 2015 Graphic Designer rough my designs, I presented the Sisters’ mission and charism in visually engaging ways. I designed the Community’s seasonal newsleer, Providence Alive!, all advertisements, annual appeals, the annual report, event and marketing materials, banners, billboards, and the annual Community Christmas card. My work also included book design, editing, and layout; photography and photo editing; Community website management (CMS); writing Sister biographies and newsleer articles; editing all print and web materials Dorrance Publishing Company, Inc. 2006–2009 Freelance Editor Edited fiction and nonfiction manuscripts; wrote jacket notes and book descriptions James M. Herb & Associates 2003–2008 Legal Secretary Transcribed dictation; edited all legal documents and pleadings Word Association Publishers 2003–2005 Freelance Editor Edited fiction and nonfiction manuscripts; wrote jacket notes and book descriptions Air & Waste Management Association 2002–2003 Freelance Editor Edited the technical Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association Iron & Steel Society 1998–2002 Assistant Graphic Designer/Copy Editor Worked directly with the art director and senior designer on multiple projects, including the design of all conference-related displays and signage; recreated technical figures in Adobe Illustrator; designed front maer for book publications. Worked directly with the managing editor in all phases of publication of Iron & Steelmaker magazine; edited international and American article submissions; proofed blue lines; typeset Steel: e Diary of a Furnace Worker skills profile • Easily establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors • Take projects from concept to finished piece • Versatile and able to adapt within a high-pressured environment • Motivated self-starter and great team player • Able to prioritize and multitask effectively and efficiently • Exceptional oral and wrien communication • Exceptional editing: Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, ACS Style Guide (American Chemical Society) • Adobe Creative Suite CS6; QuarkXpress; Microsoſt Office; PC and Mac platforms education e Art Institute of Pisburgh [email protected] • pamgreer.com