Amy Christensen Email & Phone Number

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

Assist customers with plant selection and supplementary products to guarantee success in their gardens

Buffalo Ny

* Edit, copy edit, proofread, and fact-check manuscripts* Produce answer keys and teachers’ guides for practice tests for educational publishing houses* Write/revise reading passages/questions for practice test workbooks aligned to Common Core Standards

Brooklyn, Ny

* Weeded, deadheaded, pruned, fed, and generally cared for 15+ NYC backyards and roof gardens weekly* Assessed watering needs and adjusted irrigation timers accordingly + repaired existing or installed new drip irrigation lines* Treated plants for various pests and diseases using organic insecticidal soap spray* Created and sent 50+ monthly client maintenance and installation invoices + received payments in Quickbooks* Managed 10-person gardening staff’s schedules and coordinated site visits with clients* Answered emails, filed, maintained office upkeep, answered phones, managed mail

Brooklyn, Ny

* Organized and maintained files, recipes, cookbooks, contacts, and stocked office supplies.* Managed social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter)* Updated in-house and online menus* Administered and recorded weekly payroll* Wrote ad copy and found ad placement in local magazines and newspapers* Served food and beverages in fast-paced open-kitchen dining room

New York, Ny

* Watered, weeded, tended to four-building private co-op residence roof garden * Coordinated with tenants on plant choices and placement each spring* Designed and installed annual flower beds based on plant availability at Union Square Farmer’s Market* Maintained existing perennial beds, including replacing specimens, when necessary* Pruned existing deciduous and pine trees* Amended soil, fertilized, and added compost as needed throughout the growing season* Worked with building maintenance staff to maintain water irrigation system

New York, Ny

* Oversaw development from concept to bound book, including editing at all stages, for English/Language Arts workbook series aligned to Illinois State Assessment Standards (ISAT) and Indiana (ISTEP) curriculum for grades 3–8 (48 books total)* Conducted market research to guide development, including Internet research on state standards and test format and consultation with sales representatives and Department of Education personnel* Collaborated with authors, designers, educational reviewers, and freelance team to produce ISAT book series

New York, Ny

* Copy edited, proofread, researched, and wrote articles for a New York-based arts and entertainment magazine showcasing rising talent in film, art, theater, music, books, and nightlife* Updated databases and filing systems* Assisted in the coordination of promotional events* Recipient, “Best Writer” TIMMY Award at Talent In Motion Magazine, 2002

New York, Ny

* Edited and proofread math, English/Language Arts, social studies, science, and history test preparation workbook manuscripts for grades 3–11* Edited and copy edited online educational text via CD-ROM for national test preparation software program* Created monthly production reports and pricing matrix for sales, marketing, and production teams* Prepared 2- and 4-color manuscripts for printing* Managed reprints including incorporating corrections and editorial changes* Collaborated as key member of editorial team responsible for 40% increase in annual book production

New York, Ny

* Copy edited, proofread, fact-checked, and prepared for printing a twenty two-book self-help book series* Wrote and oversaw production of product catalog* Participated in focus testing and marketing strategy meetings and handled customer-response reports

Ba, Communication And Media Studies

Certificate, Horticulture, Horticultural Science