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Eager to contribute excellent academic credentials and professional background toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing bottom-line performance

Grant Writing ~ Fundraising ~ Development ~ Administration ~ Project Management

Medical Writing ~ Classroom & Web-Based Teaching ~ Editing ~ Budgeting ~ Forecasting

         Well-versed in concepts and practices related to data gathering and analysis, strategic planning, RFP preparation, and project leadership.

         Successfully acquired more than $3M in grant awards including with major organizations such as National Institutes of Health (NIH).

         Sound knowledge of sales and marketing, strategy development, competitive intelligence, consumer behavior, and trend analysis.

         Significant leadership skills including proficiency in group dynamics, public speaking, delivering lectures, promoting team unity, and motivating personnel to achieve productivity and performance excellence.

         Considerable expertise in planning, organizing, and managing workflow to optimize efficiency.

         Able to establish and maintain cohesive working relationships with all levels of an organization.

         Skilled at connecting with, influencing, aligning, and managing people from all cultures and backgrounds.

JC Penney, Kirksville, MO, 2013 to Present

Merchandise Associate

         Promoted from initial role in sales support to management position tasked with overseeing merchandise displays, motivating employees, delivering customer service, reviewing credit applications, and processing online orders to drive sales growth.

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, 1999 to Present

Adjunct Instructor English Department / Truman Institute

         Taught multiple courses spanning Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Grant Writing, American Literature Chronology, Critical Thinking, and more.

         Developed, coached, mentored, and inspired several students to publish pieces in Huffington Post and Salon.com.

Truman State University Press, Kirksville, MO, 2014 to 2015

Copy Editor

         Leveraged proficiency with Chicago Manual of Style to edit book manuscripts for publication.

         Functioned as managing editor of three issues of the Chariton Review; selected fiction, poetry, and essay manuscripts, meticulously performed copy editing, chose covers, approved layout, and finalized contracts.

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Edit Rx, LLC, Kirksville, MO, 2005 to 2013

Writing and Editing Consultant

         Spearheaded full-scope daily business operations as owner of small firm which provided medical writing, editing, grant writing, and copy editing services.

         Authored convincing funding applications for National Institutes of Health, Health Resources and Services Administration, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and countless public/private foundations and agencies.

         Diligently adhered to style guides for qualitative, quantitative, CONSORT, QUORUM, and Cochrane manuscripts published in biomedical journals.

         Pursued and acquired $220K+ from NIH for University of Connecticut Health Center.

         Successfully secured $195K+ in funding from Connecticut Health Foundation for St. Francis Physicians Hospital Organization.

         Acquired $250K from Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to support efforts of Elisabeth Bruyere Research Institute.

         Obtained $381K+ from The Connecticut Foundation and $1.7M+ from The Donaghue Foundation for Health to support the University of Connecticut Health Center.

Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, 2009 to 2011

Grants Specialist Department of Nursing and Communication Disorders Department

         Managed the complete spectrum of grant proposal development and submission including online methods.

         Evaluated and identified feasible grant proposals, met with with faculty, thoroughly researched need for grants, and generated grant proposals from conception to submission.

Work It, Mom Work at Home, 2007

Freelance Editor and Blogger

         Selected and hired freelance writers, delegated and approved writing assignments, edited blog content, and authored several articles to support women in the workplace.

         Stimulated activity within discussion board to foster and nurture a sense of community.

         Resourcefully leveraged SEO and social networking sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook to increase website traffic.

Weblogs Inc., 2005 to 2007

Blogger / Life Sciences Lead Blogger

         Created between five and seven blogs per day on topics such as parenting, television shows/reviews, diabetes, cancer, and heart health which have been cited in The Boston Herald, Wikipedia articles, and on popular websites such as mediapost.com and livestrong.com.

MA in English, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO, 2001

BA in English, Ohio University, Athens, OH, 1991

Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, InDesign, Blackboard

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HIRING AGENT NAME

TITLE

COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE

Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to solid academic credentials including a Master s degree, I bring to you extensive experience in writing, editing and teaching, outstanding skills in grant writing and funds acquisition, and exemplary abilities in project management, team coordination, and business administration. My well-developed analytical, communication, financial, and public speaking skills will prove immediately beneficial in this role. To further complement these qualifications, I offer significant experience in research, community development, Internet marketing, and medical writing.

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through a superior blend of business savvy, leadership talents, and an autonomous working style. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to (INSERT NAME OF ORGANIZATION), and encourage you to contact me at the details listed above. Please note that I plan on relocating to Kentucky in (INSERT TIME FRAME).

Sincerely,

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(INTERVIEWER S NAME)

(TITLE)

(COMPANY NAME)

(ADDRESS)

(CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE)

Dear _______________________:

I would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the (INSERT TARGET POSITION) position currently available with (INSERT COMPANY NAME). Having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, I am confident you will find me to be an integral participant in achieving your goals.

As discussed, I am highly experienced professional eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your team. I believe you will find my dynamic (LIST A FEW SKILLS OR QUALIFICATIONS RELEVANT TO THE POSITION) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

Should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience. Again, thank you for the enlightening interview. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

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