Editor, Writer, Proofreader, Copywriter, Caption writer

Objective
Seeking a challenging position within the Journalism field that will capitalize on my writing, editing and communication experience•••••Summary of Qualifications
*Over 2 years experience in writing and editing
*B.A. in Communications with English minor
*Excellent written and oral communications skills
*Proficient in Microsoft Office software•••••Education
B.A. in Communications•••••
Angelo State University••••• San Angelo, TX•••••Relevant Courses: Technical Writing, English, Public Relations, Desktop Publishing, Advertising, Interpersonal & Mass Communications, Public Speaking, Interviewing, Television Production•••••Employment History
Medical Litigation Department Assistant
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Brown McCarroll, L.L.P., Austin, TX
Key Accomplishments:
*Translated comprehensive and voluminous legal documents received on each case into concise one page summaries distributed daily, which improved communication within department
*Strengthened argument of defense team by proofreading trial exhibit documents and researching, collecting, documenting and organizing evidence for up to ••••• cases
*Edited over ••••• indices detailing all legal documents for each case which resulted in better case organization and document retrieval
*Functioned as coordinator by docketing all meetings, depositions, document deadlines and pretrial deadlines for every medical litigation case•••••Administrative Technician (Summer Intern)
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Employee Retirement Systems of Texas, Austin, TX
Key Accomplishments:
*Expedited summer enrollment process for state employees by editing Beneficiary Designation and Employee Retirement forms
*Recruited eligible state employees to register for benefits and retirement by creating and mailing out over ••••• summer enrollment letters
*Improved work output in the Benefit Operations department by increasing the number of death audits completed per month by •••••%
*Instrumental in keeping the Benefit Operations department informed about various policies by updating manuals