Jill Resume                                                               (928) 000-0059 or (928) 000-7000

2901 Address Deleted, #17 - Yuma, AZ 00005                                                   0000name@yahoo.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Driven, prolific Technical Writer and accomplished English/Journalism Teacher eager to apply dynamic written communication, editing, grammar, and punctuation skills towards supporting the objectives of an organization seeking a detail-oriented, quality-focused team player and logical, critical thinker.

TECHNICAL WRITING HIGHLIGHTS

·         Direct over 20 reporters, feature writers and photographers in writing, designing and publishing monthly print and online editions of Western Voice, consistently ensuring quality, ethical standards, suitable journalistic style, and correct copyediting practices.

·         Edited Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for United States Department of the Interior, with accountability for ensuring compliance with writing, formatting and publishing standards, proofreading and editing for errors in punctuation, grammar and style, optimizing presentation of data to effectively address diverse audiences, updating title page/introduction/references/table of contents, and inserting graphics and charts.

·         Co-authored From Desert to Oasis: Celebrating 40 Years, a guidebook presenting factual information on Arizona Western College key historical events, student body and staff.

·         Authored “Be Preferred” Career and Technical Program Guide, an informational tool for vocational field student candidates.

·         Strategically revised and edited Writing Guide, providing critical technical data on MLA and APA format as well as writing and revising processes.

·         Actively supported Arizona Western College in achieving Vanguard Learning College credentials through comprehensive editing of institution’s proposal.

·         International award-winning author of Optimist Club community project story.

·         Successfully completed an intensive technical writing practicum in instructing students on effectively using proactive communication techniques in the composition of proposal, instruction manual, user guide and related technical documents.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Arizona Western College - Yuma, AZ                                                                                   1999-Present

Professor of English, Division of Communications (1999-Present)

·         Effectively teach a minimum of five courses per semester in diverse areas of communications including developmental writing, composition and literature.

·         Strategically develop course materials and schedules to accommodate traditional, multicultural and special needs educational environments.

·         Evaluate student work to measure skills, progress and overall classroom performance.

·         Provide outside individual student tutoring.

·         Selected to instruct first English course for Yuma Fire Department, Station #1 and teach several semesters at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.

·         Proactively supported annual fundraising as member of United Way pacesetter organization, collaborating in facilitating a 100% increase in staff contributions.

Advisor, Western Voice (2001-Present)

·         Instruct newswriting, copyediting and applied journalism courses and direct two independent study courses; successfully increased student enrollment in journalism courses by as much as 100% over a three-year tenure.

·         Supervise student staff of 20+ reporters, feature writers and photographers in writing, designing and publishing monthly print and online editions of campus publication.

·         Clearly define and establish press standards to facilitate accurate, fair and ethical reporting and achieve appropriate journalistic style and copyediting practices.

·         Cost-effectively administer newspaper publishing budget through effective vendor relations and procurement processes.

·         Instrumental in designing Media Arts Degree and Certificate Program including coursework in journalism, broadcasting and television production.

Co-Author (2003)

·         Co-authored text and photo captions for campus guidebook, From Desert to Oasis: Celebrating 40 Years, tracking major historical events, college students and staff over a 40-year period.

Technical Writer (2002)

·         Authored “Be Preferred” Career and Technical Program Guide, targeting high school students considering entering vocational fields.

·         Conducted interviews with 20 department representatives to compile data on certificate and degree programs, summarized programs, gathered statistics on job outlook, salaries and high school course preparation, designed student questionnaires, and interviewed both graduates and students to develop a comprehensive base of knowledge vital to achieving project objectives.

Technical Writer/Editor (2001)

·         Wrote and edited The Writing Guide, a publication offering essay writing, MLA and APA formatting and writing/revising guidelines as well as writing and grading rubric samples.

Technical Editor (2000)

·         Proficiently edited college’s proposal for Vanguard Learning College accreditation.

United States Department of the Interior                                                            Summer 2001, 2002, 2003

Editorial Assistant, Water Operations, Bureau of Reclamation (GS-07)

·         Spearheaded major SOP review, revision and editing projects crucial to ensuring safe operation and maintenance of dams in the Lower Colorado Region.

·         Applied active, direct and concise language towards revising text to more effectively address diverse reader audience.

·         In charge of updating title page, introduction, references and table of contents.

·         Clearly and thoroughly referenced various supplemental documents including Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines as well as Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan.

·         Proficiently used wordprocessing and graphic software to insert supporting photographs and charts.

Yuma Partners Optimist Club - Yuma, AZ October                                                                    2001-2002

Author

·         Successfully wrote an internationally award-winning community project story on Optimist Club’s annual Easter egg hunt, with full responsibility for text, photos and captions.

University of Idaho, Department of English - Moscow, ID                                                            1997-1999

Teaching Assistant (1997-1999); Technical Writing Practicum (1998)

EDUCATION

University of Idaho – Moscow, ID

M.A., English Literature, 1999, GPA: 3.57/4.0

B.A., English Literature/Journalism and Spanish Minors, 1997, GPA: 3.63/4.0

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Member, Optimist Club, 1999 to Present; President 2000-2001

Arizona Western College Representative, Journalism/Media Arts Articulation State-Wide Task Force

Member, Professional Development Committee, Arizona Western College

Member, 40th Anniversary Steering and Publication Committee, Arizona Western College

Media Arts Program Committee, Arizona Western College

Member, United Way Pacesetter Organization Committee, Arizona Western College

HONORS/PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Phi Beta Kappa, National Honor Society              Sigma Tau Delta           

National Council of Teachers of English                National Two-Year College English Association

National English Honor Society                           Arizona Western College Teacher of the Year Nominee    

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

·         Skilled in conversational Spanish

·         Familiar with Microsoft Word, Windows, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Publisher, Excel, Access,

PowerPoint, Eudora, MicroGrade, Hyper Studio, Web-Course-in-a-Box, PageMaker and

Dreamweaver MX 2004