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Sarah L. Duncan |
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experience
expertise & certification
§ Writing, Editing/Proofreading, Public Speaking and Presentations, Instructing, Photography
§ Event Coordination and Promotion, Member Relations
§ Web layout, HTML, e-commerce, product photography, copywriting, site promotion
§ Member of Society for Scholarly Publishing & Council of Science Editors
§ Published in Folio Weekly, Jacksonville Business Journal, Florida Times-Union
§ Certified by State of Florida in Secondary Education in English and Journalism
hardware & software
§ Microsoft Windows (all versions), Mac OS, PC Hardware Installation
§ Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, Publisher
§ Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, InDesign, Acrobat
§ DreamWeaver, Quark Xpress, WordPerfect, QuickBooks
education
Post-Graduate work in English Literature & Education University of North Florida 1998-2003
Presenter for Fall, 2oo3 graduate conference.
BA in English & Communications University of North Florida 1994-1998
Journalism minor, Presidential Scholarship, Dean’s List.
Graduated summa cum laude
employment
American Journal of Ophthalmology Mayo Clinic
Managing Editor 2004-present
§ Review editorial decisions on manuscripts and notify authors and publisher
§ Monitor Editorial Board and reviewer workflow and produce reports and reminders
§ Manage monthly AJO issue lineups in coordination with Editor in Chief and publisher
§ Beta test new versions of online editorial system and adapt new developments to Journal requirements
§ Proofread and prepare manuscripts and book chapters by Editor in Chief for publication
§ Assist in production and development of annual Transactions of the American Ophthalmological Society, including copyediting, coordinating receipt of material, preparing figures, communicating with publisher, etc.
§ Work closely with Editor in Chief on Journal and office operations, supervise Editorial Assistant
American Journal of Ophthalmology Mayo Clinic Editorial Assistant 2002-2004
§ Receive and prepare scholarly manuscripts and illustrations for peer review process
§ Copyedit and proofread manuscripts for publication
§ Work closely with Editor in Chief and Managing Editor on journal and office operations
§ Monitor flow of review process and communicate with editors, reviewers, and authors
§ Provide technical support for online editorial system users and coordinate with engineering on issue resolution
Duncan & Duncan Gifts & Books Co-Owner 2000-present
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Business Manager—process
sales, maintain inventory, review and purchase new products, finances
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Marketing—manage
sales schedule, design and distribute promotional emails in HTML
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Webmaster—WrapStarsToGo.com
site designer, photographer, copywriter, maintenance
FCCJ Kent Campus Learning Center Instructional Assistant 2001-2002
§ Assist Adult Studies students using computer instructional programs in math, grammar, and other academic skills in preparation for the GED/high school diploma exams
§ Instruct computer lab users in software and hardware usage, assist with assignments, proofread papers
Stanfield Edvancement Center Instructor 2000-2001
§ Test and equip struggling elementary students with learning strategies in reading and mathematics
Paxon School for Advanced Studies Teacher 1998-2000
§ Instruct 10th grade Honors English (British Literature), Public Speaking, and Debate I-IV
§ Co-Sponsor Junior and Senior classes (fundraising, elections, formals, baccalaureate, graduation)
§ Duval County Technology Development Plan Focus Panel
§ Finalist for Teacher of the Year Award, student nominated
Folio Weekly Writer/Photographer 1997-1998
§ Freelance columnist for “The Eye,” covering social and charity events