April Ida Jones
Upper Marlboro,US
Summary
Detailed-Oriented, proactive at cutting costs and increasing municipal revenues, Brings over 35years of Printing expertise Motivated administration professional skilled at building strong working relationships with fellow staff, supervisors. Highly-qualified employee driven to maximize operational efficiency in printing expertise; Skilled at creative problem solving. Self-starter and independent thinker. Dedicated Editor, skilled in process improvement, manages multiple projects under tight deadlines. Good communicator, concentration, accuracy and great attention to detail, the ability to multitask.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Printer/Proofreader/Keyboard
U.S. Government Printing Office
05.2007 - Current
- .Proofread straight and tabular matter to detect and mark all typographical, spelling, and style errors using standard proofreader marks for the Federal Register and Congressional Record from the Government Publishing Office (GPO) Style Manual
- Compute and code manuscript copy with a high degree of accuracy
- Manipulates files to make corrections, author's alterations, and updates
- Typeset files using the GPO composition system
- meet GPO standards for quality
- Utilize SGML, XML, and associated programs to proofread and typeset government publications
- Skill in interpreting Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), Locators, coding and troubleshooting typeset files, identify, troubleshoot, and fix errors
- Especially documents that are congressional documents such as the Federal Register, Congressional bound record, U.S Code, Code of federal Regulations, Committee Hearings, reports, bills Congressional Directory
- I received galleys and the manuscript, where I had to make sure that the galleys looked like the manuscript
- I then would make the necessary marks, I corrected spelling, grammar, and layout
- I imposed consistent styles to comply with the GPO Style manual
- I checked to make sure all the required materials and paperwork were provided
- I coded manuscripts, such as hierarchy of headings
- I prepared preliminary pages for the title, contents, and preface of publications
- I've also worked in many areas of the proof room, such as the markup section, bound record section, keyboard section, and filled in as a head desk person
- Maintained a clean, organized workspace for efficient operation of all printing tasks.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices to maintain competitive edge as a skilled printer professional.
- Performed preventative maintenance on printers, ensuring optimal performance and reduced repair costs.
- Trained new employees in proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.
Staff Assistant
U.S. Government Printing Office
02.2006 - 05.2007
- Answering and directing phone calls to relevant staff
- Scheduling meetings and appointments
- Taking notes and minutes in meetings
- Ordering and taking stock of office supplies
- Being a point of contact for a range of staff
- Preparing documents for meetings and business trips
- Processing and directing mail and incoming packages or deliveries
- Greeting and directing visitors and new staff to the organization
- Writing and issuing emails to teams and departments on behalf of teams or senior staff
- Researching and booking travel arrangements for staff members
- Finding ways to improve administrative processes
- Supported daily operations with efficient task management, contributing to overall office productivity and organization.
- Established strong working relationships with coworkers through excellent communication skills which led to improved teamwork capabilities.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to vital information for staff members.
- Maintained professional front desk, handled incoming calls and delivered exceptional service to every guest.
PPW/Work Leader
U.S. Government Printing Office
04.1993 - 02.2006
- Worked on Binding machines
- I fed the signatures into the pockets of the machines
- On these machines I would gather, collate, fold, staple and pack books into boxes
- I also worked at a table to collate self-carbon or odd-size paper stock into correct sequences and groups
- Preassembled lots of paper; counts, measures and calculates quantity of paper to determine correct lots in accordance with job orders
- Folds scored wrap around covers, fills and packs cartons with completed material for shipment; marks or labels packages for delivery
- I also was a Checker (work leader) in which I had to pick up the work jacket to determine the setup specifications and instructions
- I would assign employees work on a daily basis, I would let them know how many books I would need to be packed and what quantity needed to go on to labels that were to be placed on carton, I had an occasional person or telephone contact with employees of other production units to coordinate processing
- Tracked and put completed jobs into Peps system
- I reviewed the work as completed for timeliness, accuracy, and conformance with job order specifications
- I had to monitor materials in process to detect previous processing errors printing errors, paper damage, etc
- And notify my supervisor if problem was serious, I maintained accurate production and time records, I had to make sure the work site was clean and I had to make sure the appropriate safety procedures was in place at all times, I also attended training when provided, I trained workers
- I also assisted in other work areas as well when required
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and quality standards.
- Spearheaded process improvements, reducing operational bottlenecks and increasing overall productivity.
- Developed customized training programs for employees, enhancing their knowledge base and skill sets.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client needs promptly and efficiently, resulting in high levels of satisfaction.
Procurement Clerk
U.S. Government Printing Office
04.1986 - 04.1993
- I assisted Printing Specialists with developing estimates for customers
- We used the history method whereby we researched past jobs of a similar nature and worked up an estimate from the gathered information
- I used Term Contact Estimating Programs to work up an estimate for customers
- I became very familiar with reading and understanding a work jacket
- I was able to read with understanding to help the printing specialist fulfill its requirements
- This experience enhanced my ability to help prepare accurate specifications and estimates
- I worked in several sections such as One Time Bid and Small Purchase
- I had knowledge of Title 44, United States Codes, GPO Printing Procurement Regulations (PPR), Billing instructions, and the Joint Committee on Printing's Printing and Binding Regulations
- I have worked with customer Agencies to fulfill their printing and binding needs
- I helped write specifications that had to be accurate so that contracts could be correctly awarded to qualified contractors to meet the needs of the customer Agencies
- Resolved issues related to invoicing discrepancies and delivery delays, maintaining strong vendor relationships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align procurement strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies during all stages of procurement activities.
- Streamlined procurement processes by implementing automated systems and reducing manual tasks.
Detail
U.S. Government Printing Office
08.2012 - 11.2022
- Researched Bios for members of Congress
- Lists officials of the courts, military establishments, and other Federal departments and agencies, including D.C
- Government officials, governors of states and territories, foreign diplomats, and members of the press, radio, and television galleries
- Designing typefaces: I create typefaces that reflect identity of the book and fit within physical layout constraints
- Ensuring readability: I must make sure that fonts are readable on different devices, sizes, and resolutions
- They also consider line spacing, paragraph length, and font colors
- Creating prepress proofs, create digital or other formats that approximate the appearance of the final printed piece
- Proofreading: proofread text and images and perform quality control
- Entering and positioning text: enter, position, and alter text size to arrange pages
- Facilitated seamless transitions between project phases by preparing detailed handover documents and conducting thorough briefings with relevant stakeholders.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring all projects were completed within scope and constraints.
- Mentored junior team members by providing constructive feedback and guidance on their work performance.
- Provided support during challenging times by offering guidance, encouragement, and recognition for hard work well done.
Text Edit Operator (Trainee)
U.S. Government Printing Office
11.2020 - 12.2021
- Process and troubleshoot documents
- Follow proper procedures for all assignments and processes
- Receive assignments per team leader and through the Congressional Record daily work sheet
- Perform duties regarding the Congressional Record, Senate/House Calendars, Reports, House and Treaty Docs, Hearings, GSDD's Committees, Public Laws, (SOC& RevHOLC) Bill pickups, Congressional Record Covers Presidential Docs, Federal Register and CFR's that are processed in a prioritized order per needs of the office
- Read work jacket and/or slate to identify the type of job
- Use Pep's to track completion of jobs
- Troubleshoot the Congressional Record and all other files when needed
- Use proper procedures for identifying problems, source, and solution using several tools, Techniques and/or methods including (MC-Edit) if needed for the job to be processed in Micro comp
- Team read special books
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Editor (Detailee)
U.S. House of Representatives
05.2012 - 10.2019
- I work directly under the supervision of the Chief Clerk
- My routine assignments are handled independently
- I am required to use the guidelines of the GPO Style
- I receive transcripts from each hearing that is held by my committee
- I go through each one and identify the changes that need to be made, using a recognized set of symbols
- I check to ensure that the text matches the original, page numbers and headings are correct, spelling, and other aspects, such as making sure the use of capital letters are consistent, chapter headings match the contents table, photos and Illustrations are correctly captioned, pages are logically arranged and look pleasing
- I scan graphics, I enter commands to position text and illustrations on the page grid of the computer
- I create spaces between letters, columns, and lines, applying knowledge of typesetting, and entering commands, using input devices
- I prepare hearings, reports, bills, etc
- To go to print
- I Convert the manuscript into the desired font and point size, I must make my programming changes to convert the manuscript into the proper GPO Style
- I am the liaison between the Committee and The Government Publishing Office
- I established the priorities for my committee by working closely with the Congressional Publishing Office to coordinate the workflow to meet the committee's needs
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work.
- Enhanced publication quality by diligently proofreading and editing articles for grammar, spelling, and consistency.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends and emerging topics to ensure the relevancy of published materials.
- Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity, resulting in increased reader engagement.
Education
Four Year Printing Apprenticeship Program -
Government Publishing Office
Washington, DC05.2011
NOVACC -
12.1995
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt HS
05.1985
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Proactive at cutting costs and increasing municipal revenues
- Over 35 years of printing expertise
- Motivated administration professional
- Skilled at building strong working relationships
- Highly-qualified employee driven to maximize operational efficiency
- Creative problem solving
- Self-starter and independent thinker
- Dedicated editor skilled in process improvement
- Good communicator with great attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
References
Upon Request
Training
- Configuring Host Option and Webb App
- Composition
- Conditional Formatting
- Introduction to Cobit 5
- Cobit 5 Principles & Implementation
- Adobe Photoshop
- Operating System and Server Fundamentals
- Microsoft
- Microcomp
- Textpad
Emails
aking746@yahoo.com, aijones@gpo.gov
Timeline
Text Edit Operator (Trainee)
U.S. Government Printing Office
11.2020 - 12.2021
Detail
U.S. Government Printing Office
08.2012 - 11.2022
Editor (Detailee)
U.S. House of Representatives
05.2012 - 10.2019
Printer/Proofreader/Keyboard
U.S. Government Printing Office
05.2007 - Current
Staff Assistant
U.S. Government Printing Office
02.2006 - 05.2007
PPW/Work Leader
U.S. Government Printing Office
04.1993 - 02.2006
Procurement Clerk
U.S. Government Printing Office
04.1986 - 04.1993
NOVACC -
High School Diploma -
Eleanor Roosevelt HS
Four Year Printing Apprenticeship Program -
Government Publishing Office
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