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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a Writer or Editor and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

I bring to you a solid background as an editor of a professional magazine, significant research and writing experience, and exemplary talents in orchestrating the complete publishing process from content selection and development to final distribution. To complement these qualifications, I offer consummate organizational, team-building, problem solving, communication, and presentation skills which are paramount as an editor and writer.

 

If selected for this position, you will find me to be a driven professional capable of achieving company objectives through superior performance, dedication and initiative. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

Dedicated Writer & Editor eager to contribute extensive talents toward supporting the employer in maximizing bottom-line performance, productivity, and reader base.

 

 

         Adept at writing, proofreading, fact-checking, editing, strategic message development, and article selection.

         Proven strengths in researching topics, project management, team direction and leadership, and creating compelling, influential and persuasive content.

         Extremely detail-driven, objective, methodical, flexible, and able to effectively adapt communication style to various audiences.

         Proficiency in establishing and steering publication s vision, strategy, and overall performance.

         Consistently maintain and enforce conformance to top-notch editorial standards.  

         Self-directed, resourceful, and dependable with a solid reputation for integrity and keen attention to deadlines.

         Reliably ensure delivery and accountability of all projects within specifications, timelines and budgets.

         Hold Canadian and American dual citizenship.

 

 

Tax Analysts, Falls Church, Virginia, USA, 2000 to Present

Editorial Assistant and Editor, The Tax Directory 

• Direct staff in producing continuously updated directory of tax officials in print, CD, and online for tax attorneys and tax preparers.
• Partner with Internal Revenue Service to assemble accurate contact lists.
• Enhanced efficiency and quality control by automating production and distribution activities where applicable.

 

Sparks Companies, Inc. (now Informa Economics, Inc.), McLean, Virginia, USA, 1996 to 2000

Editor, Food & Drink Weekly

• Wrote and edited company publications including daily and weekly newsletters with an emphasis in determining content for Food & Drink Weekly which targeted food and beverage production industry.

 

Continued ...

 

 

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy ~ Page 2 of 2

 

Professional Experience continued ...

 

• Closely monitored existing and emerging industry issues and trends ranging from food biotechnology to organic food production, and conducted regular interviews with Fortune 500 executives.
• Played a vital role in economic feasibility studies for clients of international agri-businesses.
• Quickly advanced from role as Administrative and Editorial Assistant based on outstanding performance in research, editing, and preparing documents and promotional materials.

 

 

Additional Experience:

 

Circuit Fitness Trainer, Curves International, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

 

Research Assistant, Hickling Corporation, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

 

 

Baccalaureate of Fine Arts, Extended Credit Programme

Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

 

 

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CorelDraw, Corel Ventura, Adobe, Folio Views