P  R  O  F  E  S  S  I  O  N  A  L    E  X  P  E  R  I  E N  C  E
2005-Present          UW-Cooperative Extension Publishing          Madison, WI
                                    Editor

•    Edited educational publications using the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. Cultivated relationships and             corresponded with authors to ensure accuracy. Worked with translator to convert publications into Spanish.
•    Prepared files for designer and posted new publications to online catalog.
•    Proofed material from printer and ordered reprints of out-of-stock publications.

2002-2006        Wisconsin Historical Society Press        Madison, WI
                              Editor/Project Manager 
   
•    Edited young adult books about Wisconsin history using the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition. Created glossaries with age-appropriate definitions. Queried authors regarding potential revisions. Proofed materials from printers to ensure accuracy.
•    Shepherded projects through all stages of manuscript development and production for Badger Biographies.
•    Set and maintained production schedules, prepared author contracts, and calculated profit and loss statements for publications.
•    Worked with designers to create engaging layouts and vibrant covers.
•    Suggested story ideas, wrote articles, edited submitted articles, and coordinated the design, printing, and distribution of the Badger History Bulletin, a biannual newsletter (circulation 10,000).
•    Edited and coordinated design, printing, and distribution of annual publications catalog.
•    Conducted photographic, archival, and informational research. Created and maintained image logs in Access database. Procured high-quality images. Acquired permissions for and wrote captions for images. Provided information for cartographers to create maps to illustrate content.
•    Coordinated distribution of complimentary copies of publications.
•    Solicited and evaluated bids from vendors according to state bidding process regulations.

T  E  C  H  N  O  L  O  G  I  C  A  L    S  K  I  L  L  S
I am adept at working in Macintosh and Windows formats. I have professional experience with:
 
•    Microsoft Office Suite                                            
•    E-Mail programs                              
•    Quark Xpress
•    Adobe Photoshop                                           
•    PowerPoint
      
E  D  U  C  A  T  I  O  N
May 2000         University of Wisconsin-Madison
 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science
 Graduated with Distinction

December 2004    University of Wisconsin-Madison
Master of Arts in Art History   

Thesis: Altarpieces and Altering Pieces: The Candy Spills of Felix Gonzalez-Torres

2007            200-Hour Kundalini Yoga Teacher Certification
                       Instructor: Lisa Lawrence (Guru Anand Kaur)

•    2007: Attended workshops with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa at the Grand Geneva Conference.
 

 V  O  L  U  N  T  E  E  R    E  X  P  E  R  I  E  N  C  E
2007          Literacy Network                 Madison, WI
                   ESL Tutor

2005-Present              SECC Partners in Giving campaign                Madison, WI
                                        Development Associate
                                         Chair 

•    2005: Obtained donations for silent auction with proceeds totaling $1,239.
•    2006: Obtained donations for silent auction with proceeds totaling $2,169.
•    2007: Served as chair for campaign at Cooperative Extension and obtained donations with proceeds totaling $1,547.

2005            AIDS Walk Wisconsin                                   Milwaukee, WI
                      Participant

•    Raised $700 for AIDS research.

2005-2007        Wisconsin History Day            Madison, WI
                               Judge