Copy Editing and Proofing ANNE K. G. MURPHY

509 Dartmoor Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48103-4511 USA
734-996-9017
netmouse@netmouse.com


Energetic self-starter with well-developed analytical and creative skills. 13 years of experience with paper and online publishing, both professional and volunteer. Excellent written and verbal communication and project management. Broad range of training and experience provides the background to read and edit technical and scientific as well as other works with deep comprehension and effectiveness.

Education

M.A.Sc. University of Waterloo, 2002        Systems Design Engineering

Systems Theory, Control Systems, Machine Intelligence, Cognitive Ergonomics and Requirements
Engineering, Human-Computer Interface (HCI), Software Design, Biomedical Engineering

B.A. Grinnell College, 1996        History

Physics, Math, Computer Science, Technical Theater, Non-Western History, Technology Evolution

Experience

2001-present Proof Reader Emerald City
Volunteer proofreading of Hugo Award-winning monthly fanzine (book reviews, convention reports, news, etc.).
2002-2004

Editor

MidFanzine

Editor of the fanzine of Midwest Fannish Conventions, Inc.
2002

Copy Editing

ConJosé
The 60th World Science Fiction Convention
Sole copyeditor for international convention. Meeting deadlines through self-scheduling.

1999-2001

Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
  TAs: Introduction to Systems Design Engineering (1999, 2000), Biomedical Engineering (2000)
RA: DQEMG software usability testing, task analysis, interface design (With Dr. D. Stashuk)
1999-2000 Publications Head Minicon 35
  Head of Publications Division for regional Science Fiction convention. Effective long-distance interaction with volunteers. Solicited advertising, artwork, and content; edited three publications.
1998-1999 Information Systems, ConCom Minicon 34
  Head of Information; also web design and facilitation of online discussions

1997-1998

Web Consultant Summit Systems, Inc.
Skokie, IL
  Key member of start-up web hosting and design company. Developed skills in relational database design, implementing e-commerce solutions. Consistently pleased clients with quick response time, clear communication, and attention to detail. Utilized HTML, Perl, Javascript, WebDNA.

1992-1996

User Consultant Grinnell College
Grinnell, IA
  Provided in-lab and online support for users of Macintosh, PC, VAX, and UNIX systems.

1995

Quality Services (Summer Internship) 3M Health Care, Cardiovascular Systems
Ann Arbor, MI
  Beta-tested software and inspected hardware in a team-led organization.

Leadership Roles

2002-present       Secretary of AASFA and SFOHA, assist. Con Chair for ConFusion
2000-2001            Vice President of FASS and Vice Chair of WatCHI, Graduate Student Representative