Career Goals

Utilize aptitudes for the written format to empower end-users of all skill levels to achieve mastery of their software.

Education

College of Charleston
(2000 – 2005)

• • Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Anthropology

Trident Tech (2006-2008)

• • Graphic Design path with emphasis on Digital Media

Trident Tech (2017-2019)

• • Associates in Information Services

Professional Skills

• • Adobe Creative Suite

• • Microsoft Office Suite

• • Technology Expertise

• • Digital Communications

Key Roles

• • Content Creation with quality on deadline

• • Project Management of goals and milestones

• • Research emphasizing comprehensive details

• • Troubleshooting for a flawless presentation

Employment History

Evening Post Publishing – Prepress Supervisor
(2013 – Present)

• • Proofreading and copy editing digitally submitted print products for accuracy, technical specifications, and stylistic consistency.

• • Technical design and content creation for custom industrial, advertising, and business documents.

• • Quality-checking for content, color, and image reproduction for digital publishing and print production.

• • Client and cross-departmental training through primarily text-based and remote communication for digital submission, software portals, proofing, and approvals of template-based publications.

• • Production software and hardware maintenance, including on-premise licensed suites and subscription-based cloud interfaces.

• • Availability for emergency, troubleshooting, training, and deadline work on demand, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The Post & Courier – Lead Obituary Clerk

(2000 – 2013)

• • Edited and proofread for AP style.

• • Processed and reproduced submissions for the daily obituary section published digitally and in print.

• • Trained obituary staff for submission formats and content entry of obituaries through software portals.

• • Created daily deliverables for immediate digital publication and deadline printing.

Madison County Record – Reporter / Photographer
(1997- 1999)

• • Wrote articles from interviews and research for a weekly newspaper focused on small business and community policy.

• • Copy edited for AP style.

• • Photography to visually convey attention to articles.

• • Page designer for all sections of the publication.