Joanne Schenk Paull
Timonium, Maryland
editing@jpaull.com

OBJECTIVE:
Freelance editing projects with opportunity to apply excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills for the benefit of private clients.

FREELANCE EDITING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:
August 1997–Present

Editorial Director—Real Estate CyberSpace Alert

• Write and edit the print newsletter of the Real Estate CyberSpace Society.
• Coordinate newsletter production with staff and outside vendors.
• Prepare text for web site inclusion on www.REcyber.com
• Write press releases for e-mail distribution.

Project Editor—Custom Communications, Inc., Spectrum Solutions, Travel & Leisure

• Copyedit manuscripts of newsletters and white papers for corporate and non-profit clients.
• Copyedit advertising sections and enter edits on computer.
• Proofread, edit and integrate revisions onto galleys.
• Read and correct blue lines.
• Coordinate teams (editor/writer/fact-checker/designer) to meet tight deadlines.
  

Client Services Coordinator—Bradley Investment Counsel, LLC

• Monitor progress and scheduling of investment services for high-net-worth clients.
• Analyze prospects' current portfolios and assist in portfolio redesign.
• Prepare quarterly reports and client correspondence.
• Edit and coordinate production of marketing materials.

STAFF MEMBER, AUDIO ALERT, INC.:
July 1978–July 1997

Managing Editor: June 1990–July 1997

• Supervised publication of two monthly investment newsletters, coordinating contractual associates and outside vendors in the production of audio/print components.
• Developed ancillary publication projects as needed.
• Supervised general office operations and subscriber services.
• Functioned as liaison with company's provider of computer fulfillment services.
• Handled personnel functions, including hiring and evaluation.
• Served as advisor to the president/publisher on editorial matters, marketing and company policy.

Writer/Editor: July 1978–May 1990

• Wrote and prepared for publication monthly summaries of taped interviews with financial analysts.
• Monitored the quality of individual interviews and overall coverage.
• Prepared interview topics and questions.
• Critiqued and revised direct-mail packages.
• Assisted with special projects.

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Internship Coordinator and English Instructor—Villa Julie College, Stevenson, MD
• High School English Teacher—Baltimore County Public Schools

EDUCATION:

• College of Notre Dame of Maryland—Bachelor of Arts in English (Magna cum laude)
• The Johns Hopkins University—Master of Liberal Arts

COMPUTER LITERACY:

• Windows
• Word
• WordPerfect
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Act!
• Proprietary Lockwood Financial software
• Internet experience

REFERENCES ON REQUEST