pretzelman

I am seeking freelance opportunities to utilize my background in political science and government; technical writing; and training/instructional design content. Briefly, my experience consists of the following: • Staff assistant and writer for Colorado Governor Romer for nearly 4 years • Editing the online courses for UC Berkeley • Editing online content for Berkeley Systems (now [login to view URL]) • Editor of the training and communications team at DISH Network Corporation (satellite television), which consisted of online content development, technical writing, instructional design writing and editing In addition, I have extensive experience in Microsoft Office applications, and Adobe InDesign and Dreamweaver. Finally, I am currently a graduate student at the University of Colorado Denver’s School of Public Affairs, pursuing a master’s degree in public administration. EDUCATION M.P.A. Executive Program University of Colorado Denver Expected 2011 B.S. History (minor in Political Science) Springfield College, Springfield, MA 1992 Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Denver, CO (10/08 - 10/09) Communications Consultant, Read To Achieve (RTA), Colorado Basic Literacy Act (CBLA) • Responsible for all communications to the general public, schools, districts, and the Governor’s office via CDE Web site, e-mail, phone, and in person • Created Web pages and content for the RTA and CBLA Web sites, utilizing HTML and Photoshop: [login to view URL] • Wrote and edited the 2007 Read To Achieve Annual Report for submission to Governor Ritter and the General Assembly: [login to view URL] • Analyzed Colorado state statutes and CDE policy, including RTA school budgets • Organized and ran Read To Achieve Board meetings DISH Network Corporation, Englewood, CO (9/01 - 9/08) Training Editor, Training and Development Team (7/06 - 9/08) • Edited training materials for a 20-person team of instructional designers utilizing HTML, Adobe InDesign CS3, and MS Word • Created and maintained a comprehensive internal style guide utilizing the Associated Press (AP), Gregg Reference Manual, and Microsoft style guides • Maintained a Web-based “Writing Center” using Sharepoint Content Management System (CMS) • Created templates in InDesign and MS Word to standardize the format for training materials Web Analyst Developer, Customer Service Center Web Team (11/04 - 7/06) • Wrote and edited the content for Customer Service Web intranet (CSCWeb) • Developed CSCWeb content and graphics, utilizing HTML, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, and Adobe Photoshop CS Documentation and Training Specialist, CSC Training and Development Team (9/01 - 11/04) Berkeley Systems (now [login to view URL]) (Vivendi Universal, Games Division), Berkeley, CA (3/00 - 8/01) Online Product Manager, Marketing Team • Managed the Holye™ brand of online games, including editing Web content, and marketing Web Developer, Web Team • Developed content and graphics, utilizing HTML, Homesite and Photoshop • Maintained online games, wrote and edited Web content University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (9/99 - 3/00) Online Editor, Technology Initiatives Group • Edited the online courses for UC Berkeley Extension (continuing education) according to in-house style and the Chicago Manual of Style: [login to view URL] • Utilized HTML and Macromedia Homesite to create courses such as Strategic Marketing, E-Commerce, Economics, and Human Resource Management Pencom Systems Inc., San Jose, CA (7/97 - 8/99) Technical Recruiter • Identified, recruited, and deployed talented software engineers and Unix and NT systems administrators for Pencom clients • Wrote résumés for qualified candidates for presentation to client companies State of Colorado, Office of Governor Roy Romer, Denver, CO (10/93 - 6/97) Governor’s Boards and Commissions Office (7/95 - 6/97) • Wrote and edited the 1996 and 1997 boards and commissions booklets for statewide distribution • Wrote and edited the press releases regarding the Governor’s appointments • Tracked the legislative process for appointees requiring Senate confirmation • Screened candidates for vacant seats on over 350 state boards and commissions Governor’s Advocate Corps (1/94 - 7/95) • Provided assistance to people with issues or problems with local, state, or federal governments via phone, letter, and in person • Wrote monthly opinion reports for Governor Romer • Wrote the 1994 Governor’s Advocate Corps handbook for statewide distribution Governor’s Policy Office (10/93 - 1/94) • Wrote letters for the Governor’s signature for correspondence to citizens and worked as research assistant United Nations Association of U.S.A., New York, NY (9/92 - 6/93) • Co-editor of the Campus Network News, Spring 1993 • Wrote articles for the InterDependent magazine and the College Network News • Completed research assignments for the Model United Nations program • Reported on United Nations briefings Freelance Publications “Students of Divorce” Purchased by Circle K Magazine for $200 in April 1994 References and Writing Samples Furnished upon request