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Jane Smith
123 Main Street •Washington DC 12312 • (123) 123-1231
Jane.Smith@home.net• 123-123-1231 (work)
SKILLS SUMMARY
Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to bottom-line. Able to read, analyze and interpret market information in order to make informed decisions. Strong project management skills and the ability to gain cooperation between groups and individuals. Friendly and interested in others. Able to perform well in emergency situations and under tight deadlines. Able to direct, write and layout newspapers, journals and promotional materials and web-sites. Use both PC and Macintosh computers fluently.
QUALIFICATIONS
Business:
Helped many small businesses make decisions about their marketing plans and produce sales promotional materials. Helped increase net worth of startup business from $30,000 to $150,000 in three years. Directed and produced web projects ranging from very small sole proprietor projects to large committee driven project.
Technical:
Able to quickly learn and use new programs. Able to use most graphic industry standard software packages including: QuarkXpress; Adobe: PageMaker, Illustrator, Acrobat, Photoshop, ImageMaker; InDesign, Macromedia: Dreamweaver, Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Outlook Express, Windows ’98, ’00, NT; FileMaker Pro; Mac OS 9.0, 10.2, OSX. Familiar with MS Project, Unix, Telnet, HTML, Java and FTP.
Organizational:
Organized and cataloged several years worth of digital property in small database system. Kept detailed customer files. Categorized and tracked promotional literature and its usefulness. Able to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities simultaneously. Use organizational tools to manage deadlines and multiple projects.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FedEx Express -Memphis, TN
| Technical Writer | Sept. 2002 – Present |
| Independent Consultant -Memphis, TN |
| Marketing Specialist | Sept. 2000 – Oct. 2002 |
| Medtronic Sofamor Danek -Memphis, TN |
| Graphic Artist | Aug. 1998 – Aug. 2000 |
| Kinkos of Memphis -Memphis, TN |
| Computer Services Co-worker | Aug 1997 – July 1998 |
| Towne Square Newspaper -Tupelo, MS |
| Publisher | Nov. 1996 – Aug. 1997 |
| Galaxy Media -Tupelo MS |
| Copywriter and Office Manager | June 1995 – Nov. 1996 |
EDUCATION
| Christian Brothers University | Master Of Business Administration – August 2004 |
| Emphasis: Business |
| + 12 hours undergraduate business courses (prerequisites) |
| University of Mississippi | Bachelor Of Arts, May 1995 |
| Major: Journalism, emphasis Magazines, Minor: English |
| + 30 additional graduate hours in journalism |
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