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Proofread and copyedited standardized assessment items and forms, reports, briefs, surveys, and PowerPoint presentations.

Apple Valley, Mn

Directed test forms and manuals production for state alternative assessment program, consisting of 18 forms and 2 manuals, within Publications Department. Managed work of copyeditors, proofreaders, and graphic artists, Handled inter-departmental communications. Designed and conducted trainings. Answered style-related questions within and beyond department. • Applied global edits to multiple test forms ahead of constrained timelines due to client delays, delivering one week early and accomplishing full process quality checks.• Negotiated and consulted deliverables schedules and timelines, collaborating on manuals construction and revision, resulting in realistic, achievable deadlines and workable schedules.

Apple Valley, Mn

Proofread several hundred items, test forms, booklets, manuals, online tests, and item cards in various stages of production, including cold reads, for state program. Executed or facilitated multiple form captures for online tests. Utilized proofing / comparison software. Consulted state-specific style guides. • Developed and conducted online form capture training for 150+ forms of unique multi-adaptive testing for editors, copyeditors, and contract proofreaders to obtain archival versions of forms for records and quality control.• Oversaw / coordinated form capture project under tight deadlines with successful completion.• Exhibited superior performance in accuracy, dependability, and efficiency, achieving direct hire position.• Awarded Employee of the Month, for exemplifying core values, positive, pioneering attitude, and motivating colleagues to discover innovative solutions.

Bloomington, Mn

Taught classes in English, history, religion, and drama.

Led classes in history, literature, philosophy, scripture, science, doctrine, and world issues. Served on committees and work groups, including admissions and proofreading. Participated in recruitment events.• Improved student analytical essays as evaluated by Head of School by helping students develop complex theses and argument construction.• Evaluated student work, providing feedback to students and parents for continual improvement and grade achievement.• Communicated with parents and guardians at conferences semiannually, offering feedback on student progress.• Directed one-act play for competition, leading to school's highest placement in competition.• Represented school at various recruitment events, facilitating activity booth and disseminating information.

Prepared and instructed classes in theology, church history, philosophy, popular culture, Bible, and general religion. Served on 2 committees. Represented school at recruiting events. Edited college press. Advised students on courses and career options. • Proposed and developed new master’s program in theology in School of Professional Studies (online), resulting in acceptance by graduate school committee and launched with sufficiently-sized cohort.• Organized academic department, scheduling courses, staffing, and lectureship-filling after departure of previous chair.• Edited first manuscript submission for new college press through multiple rounds with author, leading to first press publication. • Designed and taught new courses in main campus undergraduate program, expanding course offerings for multiple departments through interdisciplinary courses.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Systematic Theology

Master Of Arts - Ma, Theology/Theological Studies

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English/Comm: Thea