Experience Summary Experienced in writing feature articles, short stories, biographies, essays, editorial pieces, press releases, research reports, and creative print/radio ad copy.
Well versed in copyediting, transcription/editing of interviews, and proofreading, most recently as assistant editor for a business periodical.
Strong technical command of the English language; familiarity with virtually all writing styles; serious commitment to excellence in the printed and published word.
Competent researcher, interviewer, and reporter.
Education M.A., Journalism – News Editorial Option, Elm University, Los Angeles 1992
B.A., English, Elm University, Los Angeles
1989
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Experience Assistant Editor – Lucerne Publishing, San Francisco, CA
Edit, rewrite, and proofread all articles for California’s leading business periodical, a bi-weekly publication targeting executives and entrepreneurs.
Work with guest writers (many of whom have no formal training in writing) to organize and refine articles.
Assist with copywriting and advertising layout. 6/93 – Present

Writer, Newsroom – MSFT Radio, San Ramon, CA
Wrote newscasts as intern with #1 rated station and 5th most listened to station in the U.S. Developed contacts with city officials, congressmen, and business leaders.
Monitored newswire for national ground-breaking stories and developed local angles.
Accompanied reporters on assignments.
Fielded calls from listeners on news line.
Operated equipment (reel-to-reel tape, switchboard). 9/92 – 6/93

Editorial Staff – Litware, Inc., Los Angeles, CA
Completed editorial internship with international publication.
Exposure included various aspects of publication.
Developed contacts with record companies and PR firms.
Worked with magazine during its transition from black and white to full color. 4/92 – 8/92

Reporter – Proseware, Inc., Long Beach, CA
Authored several front page articles and covered a variety of writing assignments.
Additionally assisted with editorial functions including final editing. 2/92 – 5/92

Computer Skills WordPerfect • Microsoft Word • PageMaker • Ventura Publisher • IBM and Macintosh Systems

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EDUCATION

Information Technology, Master of Science August 2000 – December 2003
Graduate School University, Atlanta, Georgia
GPA 3.8/4.0

Studies focused in application development, IT project management, multimedia design, technical planning, and business case analyses. Created working prototypes for numerous web site projects and desktop applications.

Computer Science, Bachelor of Science August 1995 – December 1999
College Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia
GPA 3.1/4.0

Specialized in Human Interface Design and Computer Networking areas. Contributed to team projects, to create simulated real-world applications. Served as Teaching Assistant for introductory programming class, responsible for assignment grading, class review sessions, and one-on-one student meetings.

EXPERIENCE

Web Developer, CompanySite.com October 2006 – Present
Company Name, Atlanta, Georgia

Create, update, and maintain site pages for SportsIllustrated.com and SIKIDS.com, using CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and XML/XSL. Coordinate with producers and designers for major site changes. Maintain internal tools for managing site structure, news data, and sports photos, using Perl and Java. Work with third-party providers to ingest and integrate external sports data, and generate content feeds for use on partner web sites. Assist with design efforts for site pages, content archival, photo galleries, video features, mobile WAP site, and third-party gadgets. Provide technical support for usability issues and critical site problems, as needed.

Freelance Web Designer September 2005 – August 2007
Company Name, Atlanta, Georgia

Lead designer and developer for web sites and promotional media for small businesses. Utilized contemporary design to create concise web sites for specific client needs. Site creation included use of CSS, HTML, JavaScript, MySQL, Adobe Flash, Swish Max, PHP, online payment features, and form processing. Created and assembled web graphics, including logos and advertisements. Designed email blasts and newsletters for site launches and event announcements.
Portfolio available at http://www.yourdomain.com/portfolio.

Java Developer, Senior I/T Specialist March 2004 – October 2006
Company Name, Atlanta, Georgia

Worked on team to develop next-gen prototype for IBM Intranet web portal, integrating several legacy sales/forecasting tools into a single application. Created Java-based portlets and Java Server Pages (JSPs) to build a unified user experience. Used WebSphere Content Manager suite to implement a document catalog, for storing and tagging thousands of user-generated reports. Used IBM Internal site standards for interface coding. Extensive use of Java, AJAX/JavaScript, SQL, and Unix shell scripting required. Assisted with proof-of-concept reviews and stress testing.

Lead Technical Analyst, I/T Specialist March 2002 – March 2004
Company Name, Atlanta, Georgia

Primary technical contact for critical issues for a global IBM Intranet application used for opportunity management and global sales forecasting. Served as lead over team of six analysts located in other countries. Tasks included resolving technical failures in a timely manner, automating application monitoring tools, and providing technical expertise for application upgrades. Prepared technical training and process documentation for team, to aid with day-to-day support issues. In-depth knowledge of AIX systems, DB2 databases, and WebSphere products required.

Systems Administrator, I/T Specialist January 2000 – March 2002
Company Name, Atlanta, Georgia

Performed software and server support for an IBM Internal web site for the North and South Americas geographies. Assisted with critical system outages, software upgrades, and capacity planning. Coordinated with business executives, software experts, help desks, and data source teams in a 24×6 availability environment. Support tasks involved work with AIX RS/6000 servers, DB2 databases, WebSphere products, and Brio Enterprise reporting tools.

Application Integrator, Summer Intern Summer 1997 – Summer 1999
Company Name, Atlanta, Georgia

Created and maintained site pages for IBM Southeast Human Resources recruiting team, using HTML and web graphics. Developed animated presentations for use at college recruiting fairs. Automated SQL reporting for employee productivity metrics and billing rate optimization.

ACTIVITIES & AWARDS

Volunteer, Time To Read with Atlanta Public Schools, 2007
Member, National Association for Multiethnicity in Communications, 2007
Mentor, Adopt-a-Student with Atlanta Public Schools, 2004 – 2005
Volunteer, INROADS/Atlanta, 2001 – 2005

Employee Bravo Award 2006
Thanks Awards 2004 – 2006

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Offer an expected degree in Computer Science, academic achievements, and valuable internship experience.
Analytical, detail oriented with strong programming skills; work diligently on long, tedious assignments.
Maintain excellent interpersonal communication, time management, and problem resolution skills.

Languages: C++ Turbo, Basic, Cobol, Visual Basic, Pascal, Assembler
Software: Windows 98/2000, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point

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Sky-Force Technologies, Information Technology Department, Hauppauge, NY
Intern Computer Programmer / Help Desk Associate 9/03 – Present

Leading provider of advanced aerospace systems, components, and support to aircraft manufacturers and operators worldwide. Products include quality fluid measurement and management systems, avionic displays, and flight inspection systems for commercial, commuter, and military aircraft.

Programming
Recognized department-wide as a “little genius” for early contributions in the beta programming of software modules for a complex scheduling program utilizing a Cobol-comparable programming language.
Apply ghost procedures to delete all programs and data files on several lease-expired systems.
Attend morning meetings to discuss projects and assignments, plan strategies, and suggest improvements.

Help Desk Support
Work closely with a help desk team, providing hands-on support to end users with hardware and software problems including WAN connectivity, upgrades, configurations, data recovery, and extensive printing issues.
Document requests for help desk support and outcome resolutions to monitor and track recurring problems.
Interface between technicians and employees to identify problems and formulate solutions.

EDUCATION
State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science / Business Option, May 2004; GPA 3.8
Full athletic scholarship – Sophomore and Freshman; Big West Academic All-Star Team, 2000, 2001

Software Applications on the PC | Structured Programming | Microcomputer Assembler Language |
Systems Analysis | Distributive Systems | Management | Accounting | Economics | Marketing

Regents Diploma, 2000
Babylon High School, Babylon, NY
Business Student of the Year | National Service Honor Society | Class Historian

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EDUCATION
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education December 2011
Concentration: Social Sciences
Estimated GPA: 3.78

Study Abroad: Costa Rica Summer 2010
Enhanced Spanish speaking to intermediate level
Worked collaboratively with education group to teach summer school courses

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Westwood Elementary School    West Jefferson, NC
Student Teaching, Kindergarten    Fall 2011
Assisted and taught grade-appropriate lessons and activities for students that followed North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subjects
Developed and taught lessons that included hands-on Smart-Board activities
Conducted and managed discipline within a classroom of 20 students
Communicated with ESL parents through notes home written in Spanish

Mountain View Elementary School    Jefferson, NC
Student Teaching Internship, 5th Grade     Spring 2010
Assisted lead teacher in grade-appropriate lessons and activities for students that followed North Carolina Standard Course of Study in all subjects
Developed and taught hands-on unit in geometry to classroom of 35 students

Mountain View Elementary School     Morganton, NC
Under Graduate Practicum Coursework, 3rd Grade      Fall 2010
Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom activities
Observed and recorded child development and interaction for two case studies

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Watauga Parks and Recreation     Boone, NC
Cheerleading Coach for Football Season     Fall 2010
Worked with 8-10 year olds cheering for Watauga Parks and Recreation football
Collaborated with four other coaches to effectively supervise 300+ students
Provided safe environment for physically demanding activities

Watauga Youth Network     Boone, NC
After School Tutor     Spring 2009
Tutored and interacted with Middle School students at the Watauga Youth
Developed additional ESL experience while working with older youth

WORK EXPERIENCE
Appalachian State University     Boone, NC
University Recreation, Intramural and Club Sports    Fall 2008- Fall 2009
Intramural Supervisor     Fall 2007-Fall 2008
Maintained the overall success and timeliness of intramural activities
Available for information, emergency situations, and incidences that may occur
Intramurals Official     Spring 2011
Officiated Intramural Volleyball and Handball games
Intramurals Scorer/Timer    Fall 2007- Spring 2011
Scored and timed intramural activities such as flag football and basketball

Appalachian State University     Boone, NC
Camp UREC Camp Counselor (Rising 3rd and 4th graders)     Summer 2009
Maintained the well being and safety of third and fourth graders during four weeks of summer day camp on the campus of Appalachian State University

Group Workcamps Foundation    Loveland, CO
Summer Staff, Program Manager    Summers 2006-2008
Worked with 3 other college students to lead 4 weeks of work camp for adults and youth from across the country. Youth lodged in a local high school and repaired local homes for a week
Preserved the well being of over 400 youth for a week of work camp
Operated sound equipment, video equipment and computers to provide an evening service for campers
Drove over 6,000 miles across the country to conduct work camps in 4 different states

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“Reading Enhancement Across the Curriculum,” Dr. David White, Westwood Elementary, Oct. 17, 2011

“Boys Will Be Boys,” Dr. Sarah Adams and Dr. Kevin Smith, Reich College of Education Seminar, Oct. 1, 2011

“Using Assessment Effectively,” Dr. Sally Coal, Reich College of Education Seminar, Oct. 1, 2011

“Classroom Management Techniques,” Dr. Peter Popel, Reich College of Education Workshop, Sept. 25, 2011

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES
Chancellor’s List
Dean’s List
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority

REFERENCES AND PORTFOLIO
References available upon request

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Demonstrated success record in:
Branding, managing and positioning product lines.
Distilling value, overcoming objections and securing hard to close deals.
Experienced with both ad agency and direct sales strategies and tactics for television and radio.
Designing creative product marketing campaigns targeted at traditional and on-line universities.
Motivating staff to peak performance levels.
Proven record of initiative and success in ad campaign management, C-level relationship development, writing, and project management within environments from small projects to large-scale television networks and production companies.

CORE COMPETENCIES
• Ad Campaign Management • Multi-media Marketing • Account Development
• Market Research • Competitive/Strategic Planning • Budgeting/ Forecasting
• Prospecting/ Client Cultivation • Direct Mail Marketing • Cluster Sales / Packaging

HIGHLIGHTED CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Revenue Generation – Within two years, generated nearly $5 million in revenue for WTHR-TV.
Account Development – Reactivated inactive accounts for NBC television affiliate in Fort Wayne, IN, and secured one of the year’s largest advertising package commitments.
Market Penetration – As a Creative Service Manager for Ball State University, increased enrollment applications by an unprecedented 20% within one year.
Effective Marketing – Increased museum attendance 37% and revenues 24% over previous year’s figures for Conner Prairie Living History Museum.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WKRP-TV ABC, Indianapolis, Indiana 2000 – Present
Account Executive
Within two years, generated nearly $5 million in business revenue.
Increased account list revenue by 46% from $1.3Million to $1.9 Million within one year.
Generate sales through agency and direct clients.
Work closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions-oriented campaign themes and timelines. Revamped a client’s marketing calendar and helped generate the largest record of sales in the company’s history.
Examine ratings, research data, market share information and analyze programming features of station vs. competition to insure sales plans are effective and strategic.
Utilized strong ability to sell marketing ideas, strategies and tactics to help clients increase market share, and generate new business; sold special marketing opportunities including 2004 Summer Olympics ($150,000 per package).
Created special sports packages, Operation Basketball, Operation Football and TrackTeam13 sponsorships.
Sold specialized packages to a wide variety of clients including universities, major auto dealers and financial institutions.

SILKEN MCMAHON ENGLAND ADVERTISING, Indianapolis, Indiana 1995 – 2000
Quickly accelerated through the ranks based on proven campaign management, sales-team leadership, strategic planning and new market development skills.

Senior Account Executive, 02/99 to 12/02
Promoted to manage a $3.5 marketing budget and served as an account team leader.
Led a staff of 5-6, including art directors, media buyers, account coordinators and billing.
Represented agency to clients; developed and recommended marketing programs; developed new accounts; reactivated dormant client relations, deepened and broadened C-level and long term relationships.
Managed advertising campaigns from cradle to grave; clients included Bank One Education Finance, Ball State University, Fifth Third Bank, Community Hospitals, The Indiana Heart Hospital, Conner Prairie non profit organization, Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, WTHR-TV, and a national campaign for the United Methodist Church.
Chairperson of the Operations Committee, charged with identifying and analyzing internal and external issues affecting the agency and developing solutions to address gaps.

Creative Services Manager/Account Executive, 01/98 to 02/99
Agency broadcast producer for Ball State University, St. Vincent’s Hospital, the national United Methodist Church and other clients.

Account Coordinator/Executive Assistant, 10/95 to 01/98
Account Coordinator for St. Vincent’s Hospital account; assisted the agency president; managed advertising intern program; planned special events; supervised staff of three.

NBC 30 WKLK-TV Fort Wayne, IN 1995 – 1995
Account Executive
Managed accounts and expanded client base selling broadcast television advertising; consistently exceeding sales goals.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications, Pace University, 1994

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What I bring to HarperCollins:
Passion for literature. “I don’t know anyone who loves it more.”
Drive to succeed. Razor sharp, detail oriented, hard working, and organized. Work well independently. Meet deadlines.
Natural aptitude for reading and writing and broad exposure to great literature. ”Miranda is an astute reader and a graceful and insightful writer … I could not recommend anyone more highly.” — Loretta Prescott, PhD, English Professor & Director of Interdisciplinary Studies at University of North Carolina.
Global perspective, as a result of foreign studies at the University of Salamanca in Spain, a university trip to 11 countries in Europe, and independent travel throughout Europe. Proficient in Spanish (both written and verbal).
Three years’ experience writing book reviews; paid intern experience at HarperCollins; editorial and publicity experience; familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style; and solid understanding of the publishing market/industry.
Relevant coursework: Editing; 18 Literature Classes; Writing for PR and Advertising; Writing for Publication; and Journalism at New York University, New York City, Summer 2005.

EDUCATION, HONORS & ACTIVITIES

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, ENGLISH, with MINORS in SPANISH and JOURNALISM May 2008
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
Cumulative GPA: 3.75 out of 4.0
Academic honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List (2004–2008); Phi Beta Kappa; Golden Key International Honor Society; Sigma Tau Delta, National English Honor Society.
Selected as one of 70 students to participate in ten-week course emphasizing leadership training.
Mentored nine incoming transfer students as Student Orientation Advisor.

MODERATOR, HarperCollins-sponsored Book Club, Wilmington, NC Fall 2007–Spring 2007
CO-CHAIR, PUBLICITY COMMITTEE, Project Pumpkin, Wilmington, NC Fall 2007
MEMBER, Student Union Attractions and Lectures Committee, Wilmington, NC Fall 2006–Fall 2007
Charged with shared responsibility to manage budget of $35,000+ and plan, coordinate, and market big-name concerts and events on campus.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

HarperCollins, New York, NY Summer 2007
INTERN
Recruited for highly competitive paid internship to work in Information Group Marketing Department. Researched online markets, wrote outreach letters, and supported department with administrative tasks. Participated in weekly educational seminars to gain knowledge and understanding of the publishing industry.
Garnered high praise from top management as a result of participation in publicizing Steve Almond’s book, Not that You Asked, online; received outstanding exit review based on performance.
Selected to serve as HarperCollins Ambassador at University of North Carolina, representing company in recruitment information meetings and aiding Human Resources in hiring process.

The Daily Tar Heel, Wilmington, NC 09/2005–05/2008
STAFF WRITER (09/2005–05/2008)
Wrote articles and book reviews for university’s award-winning newspaper, as one of three staff writers.
BOOK REVIEW EDITOR (Spring 2008)
Convinced editors of the need for a weekly book review that featured contemporary book selections. Contacted book publishers to receive review copies in advance of release dates. Worked closely with writers and edited their work.
Initiated and facilitated more timely and newsworthy book reviews.

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