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Perform developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading of 2,500 multiple choice items annually for 8 COMAT Clinical Subject Examinations (2019 to present) and 1,600 multiple choice items annually for COMLEX-USA (2017 to 2019).Coordinate and facilitate item writing workshops for groups of 15-20 NBOME National Faculty physicians, including development of item writing assignments based on blueprint needs.Organized the first remote Collaborative Cognitive Item Mapping Sessions in 2020 that resulted in the creation of 200 new items.Presented 3 remote workshops for faculty at Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.Ensure item quality and accuracy by leading item review meetings with subject matter experts.Supervise and coach assistant editors (onboarded 7 assistant editors with an 85% promotion rate).Cultivate skill development through quality control reviews of item edits and weekly feedback sessions. Serve as a member of the ExamDeveloper Bank User Group to guarantee consistency among assessments.Manage department procedures through annual reviews and updates.Led the Media Upgrade Project (2018 to 2019) to confirm all images and videos on assessments met contemporary standards.

Edited 2,000+ COMLEX-USA and COMAT Clinical items annually. Managed feedback and item revisions for more than 50 subject matter experts to ensure high quality items prior to review meetings.Oversaw the development of 20+ test development and editing procedures with department managers and directors.Presented and updated item writing workshop orientation program.Received Gold Star Award (January 2014).

Chicago, Il

Coordinated quarterly video filming sessions and led production reviews as the staff liaison to the Advanced Items Committee.Conducted 10+ item review sessions annually.Collaborated with subject matter experts during all stages of exam development, including item creation, item review, and key validation.Managed DSM-5 Task Force to identify and update items from DSM-4 to DSM-5 terms.

Temporary Pre-Conference Contract

Produced the annual conference program booklet and the board of directors’ handbook, including editing and collaborating with an external graphics team.Managed new member and conference participant data utilizing Personify® database.Supported the association’s volunteer program by updating group discussion boards and tracking participation.

Temporary Pre-Conference Contract

Secured financial disclosures for 500 conference presenters to ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) regulations.Managed association member data and tracked conference registration via Personify database. Provided general office support utilizing Microsoft Office suite.

Chiapas, Mexico

Designed and presented daily lessons to four 20-student classes of English-as-a-foreign-language students.Developed a final examination to be used as a benchmark for high school students in a teacher-training course.

Edited, designed, and managed production and distribution of 3 monthly publications and the annual report for more than 800 residents, employees, volunteers, and donors.Launched a new brand strategy and created marketing materials for 8 product lines and 10 annual community events. Photographed community events and implemented the photo organization system.Wrote press releases that led to several published articles in community newspapers promoting the organization’s activities and services.Maintained brand integrity in all internal and external communications.

Analyzed and created Yellow Pages advertising programs for a national client base by identifying opportunities for revenue growth in a variety of directories.

B.A., Journalism, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Royal Purple Student Newspaper, Tau Phi Lambda, Resident Assistant

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