Bachelor of Arts in Writing
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA
Graduated: May 2005
Work Experience
Simon & Schuster, New York, NY: Production Associate
September 2007 - Present
*Ordering & shipping duplicate files to customers
*Processing purchase orders for reprints of backlist titles
*Communication with vendors to resolve issues that arise
Arcade Publishing, New York, NY: Intern
January 2007 - May 2007
*Input proofreader's marks into electronic manuscript files
*Processed and shipped bound galleys
Straus Newspapers, Monroe, NY: Paginator
February 2006 - August 2006
*Designed paper layouts using Adobe InDesign
*Image adjustment and manipulation using Adobe Photoshop
Community Memberships
Faith Baptist Church, Montgomery, New York
December 2005 - Present
Rotaract, Middletown Wallkill East chapter, Middletown, New York
July 2005 - Present
*Positions held: Secretary, webmaster
Sigma Alpha Iota, professional music fraternity for women
Sigma Omega chapter, Susquehanna University: April 2002 - May 2005
*Positions held: Webmaster, House committee chair
New York Alumnae chapter: August 2006 - Present
*Position held: Editor
Zeta Tau Alpha
Iota Nu chapter, Susquehanna University: November 2003 - May 2005
Position held: Webmaster
Bergen County Alumnae Chapter: March 2008 - Present
*Position held: Historian
Computer Skills
*Web design (1995 - present): HTML, CSS, layout design
*Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign; Microsoft Office
*Platforms: Microsoft 98 - XP; Macintosh OSX
*Typing: 75 wpm
Leadership
The Castle Fun Center, Chester, NY: Administrative Manager
July - September 2007
*Organized and scheduled parties and group events
*Maintained correspondence with outside vendors
*Provided support and training to employees
Middletown Cinemas, Middletown, NY: Assistant Manager
May 2003 - August 2004
*Troubleshot various issues (film related, customer relations, etc.)
*Handled money transactions (cashing out, inventory, etc.)
*Telephone correspondence with film companies
Contact:
quasigeek @ gmail.com