Conservation Writer Resume
SUMMARY:
- Technically proficient, solutions - oriented data and communications professional with ability to leverage strong training, education, practicum, and experience to support sophisticated analysis and achieve short- and long-range operational objectives.
- Completed course training from Udemy.com with the highest-rated electronic data science course. Portfolio of example data-science projects available upon request or in supplemental application materials.
- Proven success writing and speaking for a variety of applications, including copy editing, article writing, research papers, grant editing, field liaising, personnel management and collaborative brainstorming, all across social media platforms,
- Highly organized project leader with experience supporting all aspects of the project life cycle. Success in meeting and exceeding organizational goals within team-driven and self-guided positions, expertise in project planning and implementation.
KEY STRENGTHS:
Excels at interfacing with scientists, writers and management. Able to convey complex scientific and statistical ideas in a variety of disciplines. Talent for quickly learning new information, procedures, and technologies. Language skills in German.
CORE TECHNOLOGIES:
Environment: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Applications: Adobe Photoshop / Fireworks / Dreamweaver, CMS systems, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), XML Notepad, Command Prompt, Firefox, GoToAssist, Citrix Client, Gretl, Notepad++, Tableau
Languages (Basic Skill Level): HTML, CSS, SQL, Python, R
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential
Conservation Writer
Related Skills: Science Writing, Research, Copy and General Editing, Volunteering, Media Design
Responsibilities:
- Completed a research paper on world forest conservation.
- Conducted research using dozens of scholarly resources and by efficiently searching the deep web.
Confidential, Washington, DC
Web Editor/Writer
Related Skills: Project Management, Interpersonal Communication, Writing, Copy and General Editing, Scientific Writing, Research, Media Design
Responsibilities:
- Produced time-sensitive editing assignments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Led contributors through content design and idea formulation, as well as administrative tasks.
- Liaised with scientists, writers and conservationists on behalf of National Geographic.
- Created well-researched articles with sophisticated media components as well as internally acclaimed scientific grant summaries.
Confidential, Montgomery, AL
Officer Trainee
Related Skills: Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Calculus and Trigonometry, Time Management, Physical Fitness, Piloting
Responsibilities:
- Completed complex projects in a fast-paced and demanding environment under extreme stress.
- Led teams of fellow trainees in leadership field exercises and independent initiatives.
- Successfully passed a large battery of academic, simulation and physical testing.
- Medically disqualified due to a small cardiovascular anomaly.
Confidential, Tempe, AZ
Outreach Specialist
Related Skills: Customer Service, Facility Management, Project Oversight, Network & Computer Hardware / Software Support and Maintenance
Responsibilities:
- Developed and presented curriculum on earth science, history and physics.
- Taught staff and clients of all ages regarding proper exercise techniques and nutrition, structuring plans to help clients reach physical fitness goals.
- Set up and maintained various network and software elements.
Confidential, East Lansing, MI
Delivery Technician
Related Skills: Data File Management, Wireless/Mobile Technologies, Mobile Content Management, Content/Product Development, Project Management
Responsibilities:
- Supervised and completed mobile media data editing and error-checking processes to ensure on-time and accurate delivery of mobile content providers.
- Worked directly with company president to identify new industry opportunities and brainstorm new product ideas.
- Served as point of contact to programmers, ensuring highest integrity of digital product, retrieving missing information in mobile content files from a variety of sources.