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EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College, Ithaca, N.Y. Major: Corporate Communication/Journalism/TV & Radio, Minor: Speech Communication
Dean's List, Student Government Vice President, School Newspaper & TV Station Editor/Reporter

Associate in Applied Science, Fiorello H. LaGuardia College, New York, N.Y. Major: Pre-Veterinary/Medical Science/Veterinary Technology
Dean's List, 4.0 GPA, Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Laboratory Tutor
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Current Board Licenses, New York/Georgia

Masters of International Business/Spanish, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (pending)

Masters of Education, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (pending)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

(3/07-Present)
Founder | PROOFitASAP.com, Decatur, GA

Established this company to service corporations, journalists, novelists, nonprofit organizations, doctors, clinical and criminal investigators, filmmakers, graduate students and professionals in need of writing, editing, proofreading, transcription services and/or communication consultation. Also assist clients with résumé writing/design and Web site content. Served as exclusive copy editor for Prevent Child Abuse Georgia, communications/development director for Dr. Jon Connelly, Rapid Resolution Therapy™, and office manager/report writer for Kingson Corporation/Carnival Cruise Lines. (2/00-3/07)
Corporate Communications Coordinator & Office Manager | INVESCO, Atlanta, GA

Served as proofreader, copy editor, department coordinator and executive assistant to the managing director for this global asset management corporation. Assignments required seasoned business writing skills and included Web site content creation, proofreading, copy editing, press release production and transcription. Wrote, designed and executed daily financial newsletter for entire organization, and performed final edits for press releases, outgoing internal communications, Board of Director biographies and annual reports. (2/96-7/97)

Executive Legal Coordinator & Office Administrator | Triarc Companies, Inc., New York, N.Y. Coordinated many facets of administration with emphasis on extensive word processing, copy editing and transcription within the legal department of this fund management corporation. Attention to written detail and knowledge of legal terms and documentation were mandatory. Position involved much overtime and late night work while writing and proofreading court orders and communications for three top attorneys. (2/90-3/95)
Executive Administrator | The Blackstone Group L.P., New York, N.Y. Performed all administrative duties necessary for three managing directors within the restructuring department of this investment banking boutique and requested for part-time executive assistant work for Mr. Stephen Schwarzman and Mr. Peterson. In addition to advanced word processing and grammar expertise, position required tested client communication skills with high-level financiers and the ability to thrive in high pressure in-office conferences and outside corporate promotional engagements. (3/92-1/93)
Managing Editor | The Main Street Wire, New York, N.Y. Supervised staff of over 20 writers to produce this biweekly Manhattan community newspaper. Selected appropriate features/news stories and assigned writers/photographers for coverage. Wrote, copy edited and typeset all articles, and supervised layout and distribution of publication and related advertising materials. (2/91-8/91)
Freelance Promotion Manager | Midwest Living Magazine, New York, N.Y. Managed and assisted with numerous areas of magazine marketing and promotion including advertorial writing and design, media kit writing/production and added-value packaging. Assigned writers and coordinated models, designers, photographers and stylists in-office and at offsite sets/modeling shoots for magazine marketing & advertising sections. (11/89-1/91)
Account Executive | New York Style & Design Magazine, New York, N.Y. Handled all phases of advertising sales, with responsibilities for both national and regional accounts, at this start-up fashion magazine. Position further developed creativity in sales concepts, business writing and marketing. One-on-one meetings with high-end national accounts sharpened skills to thrive independently. (6/88-10/89)
Creative Services Coordinator | Esquire and Connoisseur Magazines, New York, N.Y. Executed professionalism in all areas of creative services and merchandising including promotional writing, copy editing and layout manipulation. Consulted with designers, photographers, models and writers, and assisted in the successful completion of all media kit onesheets, photo shoots and promotional events. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

(11/97-1/00)

Senior Veterinary & Clinical Pathology Lab Technician | DAR, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Involved in all areas of animal research including surgery, serology, radiology, sentinel assessment, specimen collection, tumor injection, anesthesia, euthanasia, resuscitation and enrichment. Also managed rodent, guinea pig and rabbit population, the clinical pathology laboratory and separate kennel facility housing dogs, cats and swine. Co-managed scheduling and monitoring of primate surgeries, and maintained key communications with renowned research physicians and the EHSO concerning adequate research laboratory environments, OSHA regulations and fume hood maintenance for biosafety level 1-3 labs. Invited by Director, Dr. Michael Heurkamp, to represent DAR as NAVTA Secretary. (6/97-9/97)
Veterinary Technician, | Lake City Animal Hospital, Lake City, FL

Assisted in small and large animal preventative and emergency medicine, and performed blood and serum testing, skin scraping, ophthalmology evaluation and radiography on daily basis for this University of Florida domestic animal and equine practice. Surgical procedures also involved work with injured wildlife. (6/96-8/96)
Laboratory Animal Research Assistant | LARC, The Rockefeller University, New York, N.Y. Aided in all departments within this extensive and distinguished research facility. Duties included work in animal receiving, scientific/medical recordkeeping, veterinary diagnostic services, microbiology/serology, husbandry and transgenic mice treatment and laboratory maintenance. (6/95-9/95)
Apprentice, Nairobi Game Park | Animal Orphanage, Nairobi, Kenya

Helped in all customary veterinary operations necessary to care for orphaned wild animals including grooming, medicating, feeding, exercising and husbandry within various habitats. Included daily work with cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeests, lions, cape buffaloes and gazelles. Responsibilities also required the ability to conduct weekly tours in Swahili for visiting Kenyan school groups. RELATED WORK/VOLUNTEER WORK/ACTIVITIES/MEMBERSHIPS/AWARDS:

Corporate Communications Committee Member, Prevent Child Abuse Georgia
Professional Member, ACES (American Copy Editors Society), DBA (Decatur Business Association), Decatur ESB (Environmental Sustainability Board), APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers), NFRW (National Federation of Republican Women)
Southeastern Secretary, NAVTA (North American Veterinary Technician Association)
Volunteer/Other Work, Central Park Zoo, ASPCA, AWARE (Atlanta Wild Animal Rescue Effort) songbird rescue/rehabilitation specialist & newsletter editor, DecaturSquare newsletter producer, published political editorial writer
Founder, Jennifer’s Rescues, [email protected], cat rescue, rehabilitation & placement agency
Experienced Substitute Teacher, City Schools of Decatur, pre-K through Grade 12, specialty in language arts for special needs
Social Chairman Board Member/Community Liaison, Rosewalk Homeowner’s Association, Decatur, GA
Graduated Cadet/Certified CPR/First Aid Award, Citizens’ Police Academy, Decatur, GA
Award Recipient, Phi Theta Kappa All New York State First Academic Team, Kudzu.com Best of Business Award
Freelance Model/Voiceovers

PUBLICATIONS (other than published newspaper articles and editorial material): Huerkamp MJ, Benjamin KA, Zitzow LA, Pullium JK, Lloyd JA, Thompson WD, Webb SK, and Lehner NDM. Fenbendazole treatment without environmental decontamination eradicates Syphacia muris from all rats in a large, complex research institution. – Cont Topics Laboratory Animal Science, cover story, May 15, 2000

OTHER SKILLS: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Apple/Mac products & software; Intuit/QuickBooks; The Print Shop; Adobe Writer/Capture/Reader; Internet, Web site building, social media & blogging proficiency; Typing: 90+ WPM

References available upon request.