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Writing and Editorial Expertise

• Professional writer for almost three decades: beginning my career when electric typewriters ruled, now writing for the web while still embracing ink (mostly toner, these days) on paper, and eagerly moving forward to the Web 2.0 Age.
• Expert in translating technical jargon, bureaucratese and complex concepts into straightforward, easy-to-understand language, crafted for all reading levels and search-engine friendly.
• Excellent researcher, skilled at uncovering new angles, synthesizing divergent information, and building supporting facts. Stickler for proper grammar and punctuation. Photographer and designer.
• Proficient in web management using Drupal and WordPress content management systems (including basic hacks to PHP code and basic SQL queries), plus HTML.
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Publisher). Proficient in Adobe Photoshop Elements.

Contract Clients

St. Ignatius Martyr Parish, Austin, Texas 2005-2007

• Web site consultant, st-ignatius.org: content management system implementation, copyediting, photography, design (project complete).
• Writer and designer, ministry brochures.

Messiah Lutheran Church, Knoxville, Tennessee 2007

• Web site consultant, messiahknoxville.org: content management system implementation, copyediting, photography, design (project in progress).

National Organization for Human Services

Contract Association Manager 2004-2007

• Editor, The Link quarterly newsletter.
• Writer and web developer, nationalhumanservices.org.
• Copyediting and layout design, Human Service Education annual journal.
• Writer and designer for membership marketing, member communications, program regulations and user guides.

ASE Media Projects (Anne’s DBA)

EZ Fun Guide to Walt Disney World 2005-Current

• Currently publishing third edition of Walt Disney World travel guide featuring maps, checklists and other travel planning aids. All research, writing, design, publishing and marketing. 2007 edition ISBN 097688903X. Available on Amazon.com. Companion web site: www.ez-wdw.com. Travel tips blog: blog.ez-wdw.com.

Anne-Easterling.com 2005-Current

• Blog on web sites and communications for non-profits and religious organizations. Original content, work samples, and portfolio of work-for-hire. Web site: www.anne-easterling.com.

Squidoo “Lensmaster” 2006-Current

• Original web content writer and designer for web development community. 35-plus “lenses” (focused web pages) on a wide variety of topics, from travel and electronics, to Catholic traditions and personality type, and more. “Lensography” web page: www.squidoo.com/anne-easterling.

Staff Positions

City of Austin Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office

Title: Public Information Specialist 2002-2004

• Key staff writer for news releases, reports, web site, speeches, and citizen communications for high-profile government office.
• Award: Successful Meetings magazine “Super Six” national award for Innovation in Meeting and Event Planning.

Texas Recreational Vehicle Association, Austin, Texas

Title: Executive Director 2000-2001

• Editor, TRVA Scanner monthly newsletter.
• Key staff writer for news releases, web site, membership marketing and other communications; convention and trade show marketing and guidebook.
• Other duties: All administrative functions for trade association, including government relations program with legislative consultant; staff management; conference and event management.

Texas Physical Therapy Association, Austin, Texas

Title: Director of Education and Meetings and Director of Communications and Marketing 1998-2000

• Editor, Synergy bimonthly print newsletter plus electronic newsletter in alternating months.
• Key staff writer for program manuals, news releases, web site, membership marketing and other communications. Received national website award for two years.
• Other duties: Conference management, educational certification administration.

Texas Society of Professional Engineers, Austin, Texas

Title: Director of Communications and Education Director/Publications Coordinator 1995-1998

• Editor, Texas Professional Engineer bimonthly, four-color magazine; monthly leadership newsletter; and quarterly teacher newsletter.
• Key writer and developer for news releases, web site, membership marketing and communications, and program promotional materials. Received national web site award.
• Other duties: Managed all aspects of statewide educational programs and student competitions for 501(c)(3) organization, involving up to 5,000 students.

Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Austin, Texas

Title: Program Administrator III 1989-1995

• Writer and developer, Fire Safety for Texans comprehensive curriculum for K-12.
• Agency public information officer, responsible for news releases, bimonthly newsletter, executive speeches, and brochures. Assisted in writing agency regulations.
• Other duties: Administered state-regulatory education program involving 6,000 school campuses and 3.5 million students; managed in-house copy center and library.

Texas State Technical College, Harlingen, Texas

Title: Communications Writer 1984-1988

• Writer and publication designer for college catalog, marketing brochures, news releases, speeches and recruitment correspondence.

Commemorative Air Force, Harlingen, Texas

Title: Staff Writer 1981-1984

• Feature writer and photographer, World War II museum and aircraft restoration projects.

Valley Morning Star, Harlingen, Texas

Title: Reporter 1981

• Reporter and feature writer, regional news and human interest.

Temple Daily Telegram, Temple, Texas 1980-1981

Title: Women’s News Reporter

• Feature writer, human interest and food features.

Related Qualifications

• Certification in Public Communications and Issues Management, sponsored by University of Texas Professional Development Center and Public Relations Society of American Austin Chapter, 2003.
• Texas teacher certification, Kindergarten-Grade 6. Qualified for certification in secondary speech and journalism.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts Degree, University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. 1980.
  Major in journalism, minor in political science.
• Alternative Certification Program (teacher certification), University of Texas-Pan American. 1989.

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