| Copy Editing and Proofing | ANNE K. G. MURPHY |
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509 Dartmoor Rd |
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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. |
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M.A.Sc. University of Waterloo, 2002 Systems Design Engineering
B.A. Grinnell College, 1996 History
| 2001-present | Proof Reader |
Emerald City |
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Volunteer proofreading of Hugo Award-winning monthly fanzine (book reviews,
convention reports, news, etc.). |
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| 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. | ||
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1999-2001 |
Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant |
University of Waterloo Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
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TAs: Introduction to Systems Design Engineering (1999, 2000), Biomedical Engineering (2000) RA: DQEMG software usability testing, task analysis, interface design (With Dr. D. Stashuk) |
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| 1999-2000 | Publications Head |
Minicon 35 |
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Head of Publications Division for regional Science Fiction convention. Effective long-distance interaction with volunteers.
Solicited advertising, artwork, and content; edited three
publications. |
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| 1998-1999 | Information Systems, ConCom | Minicon 34 |
| Head of Information; also web design and facilitation of online discussions | ||
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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. | ||
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1992-1996 |
User Consultant |
Grinnell College Grinnell, IA |
| Provided in-lab and online support for users of Macintosh, PC, VAX, and UNIX systems. | ||
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1995 |
Quality Services (Summer Internship) |
3M Health Care, Cardiovascular Systems Ann Arbor, MI |
| Beta-tested software and inspected hardware in a team-led organization. | ||