Lisa Beers
Alexandria,VA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Newsletter Editor
US Embassy Zagreb
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Selected and edited photos for use in diverse projects.
- Set layouts and selected photos for stories to boost readership.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Pepper Tree Apt Hotel
10.1996 - 05.1999
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
- Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
- Responded to guest inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Handled wake-up calls to determine guests receive prompt and reliable wake-up services.
- Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
- Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
State University of New York
Brockport, NYSkills
- Creating Page Layouts
- Pitching Articles
- Story Summaries
- Selecting Photos
- Current Events
- Newsletter Creation
- Microsoft Publisher
- Quality Control
- Preparing Pieces
- Community Relations
- Event Coverage
- Microsoft Office
- Spelling Mastery
- Online Copy Materials
- Impeccable Grasp of Grammar
- Verifying Dates
- Maintaining Standards
- Stress Tolerance
- Audience and Reader Appeal
Languages
Croatian
Limited Working
Additional Information
2015-2022
Served as an American diplomat at two embassies: U.S. Embassy Zagreb, Croatia and U.S. Embassy The Hague, The Netherlands. Had the privilege to work with men and women from many different cultures to facilitate cooperation and understanding between the U.S. and other nations.
2011-2013
Served in a leadership role in the USAF new Key Spouse Program which was designed to better support the families of deployed service men and women.
2009-20011
Volunteered as the Parent Coordinator in a Fairfax County Public School where I supported parent-teacher relationships that were challenged by language and cultural barriers.
Timeline
Newsletter Editor
US Embassy Zagreb
05.2016 - 05.2019
Hotel Front Desk Clerk
Pepper Tree Apt Hotel
10.1996 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies
State University of New York
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