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What was your most memorable summer job?

Camp canoe instructor.

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Work history

British Airports Authority November 2007 to July 2008
Communications Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

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How would you describe your time at British Airports Authority?

Wrote, edited and presented B2B and internal executive briefs, press releases, web content, training content, newsletters, and supplier communications for the U.K.'s largest airports operator. Responsible for planning and facilitating large events (80-160 people) and for leading a nationwide employee awareness campaign.... read more
Midwest Literary Festival March 2007 to October 2008
Festival Programming Manager (Fixed-Term Contract)

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How would you describe your time at Midwest Literary Festival?

Scouted and booked 100 authors to appear at the 2007 festival. Represented the festival to the national publishing industry and media. Responsible for planning 3 days of free public events for 8,000-10,000 people. Responsible for publicity and festival promotion, including website content, flyers, sales sheets, and advertisements.... read more
Oregon Scientific (IDT Ltd.) September 2002 to April 2004
Technical Writing Group Supervisor

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How would you describe your time at Oregon Scientific (IDT Ltd.)?

Built and led a 6-person creative services team that handled 300 user documentation sets (gift boxes, user manuals, and quick start guides) per year for a busy consumer electronics manufacturer in Hong Kong. Responsible for all quality and brand standards, as well as for translation management into 7 languages.... read more
Arthur Andersen November 1997 to May 2002
Senior Technology Consultant / Technical Writer

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How would you describe your time at Arthur Andersen?

Wrote, researched and designed online help systems, quick start guides, web sites, installation booklets, and training materials for new technology tools developed by Andersen (tax software, human resources programs, and knowledge management systems).
U.S. Active Army October 1993 to July 1996
Mandarin Chinese Linguist / Interrogator

How would you describe your time at U.S. Active Army?

Researched Southeast Asian populations for humanitarian aid programs developed by the U.S. Army. Translated documents from Chinese to English. Secret Security Clearance. Honorably Discharged.

Education

The University of Chicago August 2005 to June 2006
MA, Humanities

How would you describe your time at The University of Chicago?

3.8 GPA. Writing & literature focus.
The University of Iowa - September 2000 to June 2005
BA, Liberal Studies

How would you describe your time at The University of Iowa -?

3.9 GPA. History & writing focus.
The Defense Language Institute April 1994 to August 1995
Diploma, Mandarin Chinese Basic Course

How would you describe your time at The Defense Language Institute?

3.8 GPA. Chinese language & culture studies.

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