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Experience:

September 1998 to present: Managing editor/reporter/photogtrapher,Ojai Valley News , P.O. 277 Ojai, CA 93024, a promotion recognizing my dedication to community relations and my skills in decision making, layout and design of the publication, computer skills and ability to recognize the myriad of publishing issues and needs as it takes advantage of today's technology. We work in Quark Express, Adobe Photoshop and are soon to be uploading the publication to our printer through an FTP format.

February 1994 to Sept. 24, 1998: Reporter/Photographer, Ojai Valley News , P.O. 277 Ojai, CA 93024. General assignment reporter for an award-winning, semi-weekly publication, circulation 7,000; responsible for water, education and county beats, as well as features, breaking news and photographs. Also responsible for editing and layout. Ren Adam, publisher, may be contacted should I be strongly considered for the position.

February 1998 to December 1998: Public Relations and online marketing services, Laurel Springs School E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023. Write press releases, organize articles, seek marketing outlets and grants for our online and independent study programs and affiliates.

September 1993 to February 1994: Relocated to California; freelance public relations for Galpin Motors, 13303 Roscoe Boulevard, Sepulveda, CA 91343. Wrote press releases for Galpin owners Bert and Jane Boeckman for several honors and event. Also wrote copy for their auto dealership as editorial content for an advertising page published early in December 1993. Photographed the events. Mary Beth Baker, advertising director, 800-733-7080.

January 1989 to September 1993: The Citizen Publishing Company, 171 Fair Street, Laconia, N.H. 03246, publisher of The Citizen, named 1992 and 1993 Newspaper of the Year for circulation under 12,000 by the New England Newspaper Association.City reporter, including a focus on political, economic, government. planning, police and fire issues.Covered the 1993 Presidential Campaign. Photographer and darkroom technician in both black and white and color formats. Managing editor John Howe, 603-524-3800 ext. 20.

May 1987 to December 1988: Independent Granite State Publishing Company, Ossipee, NH 03890, publisher of the Carroll County Independent and the Granite State News. Reporter, photographer and darkroom assistant, as well as page layout and design. Jack Burkhardt, publisher, 603-539-4111.

Prior to 1987: Freelanced for a magazine and worked for public radio and a shopper while earning my degree. Prior to returning to school, I worked in retail, was a florist and ultimately owned my own florist shop in Rockland, Maine. Prior work history and references provided on request.

Education:

1987: University of Maine, BA in Journalism

1985: University of Maine, AS in General Studies. As part of this curriculum I attended courses in black and white and color photography at Maine Photographic Workshop, Rockport, Maine.

Skills:

I have the ability to organize my thoughts and write accurate stories quickly under deadline pressure and the ability to develop lasting sources. I have laid out as many as 12 pages per day in Quark Express, writing headlines and captions for all the stories. We currently use digital cameras and I download and manipulate the photos in Adobe Photoshop. I type 70 words per minute. I have worked on a variety of computers, including Compugraphics, Apple, IBM, Magnavox, Techwriter and PowerMac. Programs I am proficient in include: Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Quark Express, Fetch and Adobe Photoshop. I write HTML for Internet homepages and enjoy my personal computer, crafts, sewing, gardening, bowling, reading, theater and music.

References available on request.

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