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Mary R. Drews
mary@thisdomain 631-619-5244 PO Box 65, Smithtown, NY 11787
Editorial Skills
Writing Editing Copyediting Proofreading Research Publicity Excellent reading comprehension and ability to quickly learn new subject matter and software Registering and setting up hosting for Internet domains.
Software Proficiency: MS Word, Photoshop, CorelDraw, MS FrontPage, PowerPoint, Open Office.
Web-Based Software Proficiency: Blogger, Word Press, MySpace, facebook, CafePress, Google Adsense, affiliate programs (e.g., Commission Junction, Amazon Associates).
Familiarity with both PC and Mac platforms.
Education
B.A. English Literature / Writing (cum laude): Southampton College, Southampton, NY, 1985
Employment History
2002 present: Web Content Writer / Internet Marketing
Crunchy Concepts, Inc., Smithtown, NY
Develop and market various websites. Write content for SEO. Perform research. Use and edit HTML coding as needed.
1994 2003: Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Modern Ferret Magazine, Smithtown, NY
Write, edit, copyedit and proofread all materials for magazine. Write and follow up on press releases. Promote the magazine and ferret education in various places (e.g., print, radio, TV, pet shows). Perform customer service functions and administrative tasks. Write and promote books (as Mary R. Shefferman).
1990 1993: Managing Editor / Senior Copy Editor / Copy Editor / Proofreader
Global Medical Communications, New York, NY
Edit and copyedit medical education materials, including journal articles, slide kits, newsletters, symposia materials, monographs and other informational materials. Primary subject focus: the biotechnology field.
1987 1990: First Line Editor / Copy Editor / Proofreader
Panel Publishers, Greenvale, NY, and New York, NY
Copyedit and proofread tax law and human resources materials, including journals, newsletters, books and loose-leaf services.
1985 1986: Proofreader
Craftsmen Corp., Smithtown, NY
Proofread manuals and other materials for integrated logistic support (military).
Freelance
2008 current: Publicity / Audience Development / Web Content Development / Internet Marketing
Helicon Productions /
Lulu's Village Pub, Port Jefferson, NY
Responsible for PR communications, publicity, audience development and
website content for Lulu's Village Pub. Write and edit content for
website. Write and edit content for social networking sites. Write press
releases and blogs to promote live music venue. Contact print and online
publications to promote venues music schedule.
2008 2009: Graphic Artist / Proofreader
Avancy Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY
Create graphics and proofread materials for Avancy's corporate clients.
2007 2008: Editorial & Marketing Consulting / Internet Consulting &
Implementation
PopUp Power Supplies Ltd., London, United Kingdom
Write and edit website information. Write articles for publicity purposes. Create Power Point presentations. Consult with small business owner regarding development and promotion of business.
1994 2000: Medical Copy Editor
mL Medcom, Mount Vernon, NY
Copyedit medical education materials.
Publications, writing samples and references available on request.
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