Independent Studies
• Training in onscreen editing using Microsoft Word “track changes” and “comments” features

Academic Honors
• Capps Capozzolo Award for Excellence, CSU-Pueblo
• CSU-Pueblo Dean's List
• National Dean's List
• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
• Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society, CSU-Pueblo Lambda Psi Chapter

Professional Experience
Creative Literary Services, August 2004 through present
• Independent Contractor: Copyeditor, proofreader, researcher, writer

Colorado Central Magazine, November 2003 through present
• Writer: Research and conduct interviews to facilitate writing articles on a variety of topics as assigned by the publisher

Wet Mountain Tribune, June 1995 through October 2003
• Managing Editor: Job responsibilities included assigning articles and overseeing work of staff reporters, copyediting articles submitted by staff and non-staff writers, proofreading the paper before final printing, working with the publisher to complete the paper’s layout and production, helping the publisher develop annual special editions, assuming the publisher's responsibilities in his absence, including supervising a staff of 10, determining the paper's editorial content, layout, and design, and meeting press deadlines
• Reporter/writer: Attended community meetings and activities and wrote follow-up articles. Researched and wrote feature articles on a variety of topics

Related Skills
• Strong English language skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word “track revisions” and “comments”
• Familiar with Associated Press (AP) and Chicago manuals of style
• Effective researcher and interviewer
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, focused, work well independently

Professional Honors
• Colorado Press Association, Best News Story 2002, Third Place, Weekly — Class II

Professional Affiliations
• Rocky Mountain Publishing Professionals Guild
• Editorial Freelancers Association