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Martha (Pat) Carr

American Fork,UT

Summary

Versatile professional with a rich background in educational and creative roles, notably as a Music Editor at Pearson Education. Excelled in customer service and public speaking, significantly enhancing product presentations and educational content. Demonstrated exceptional writing and communication skills, contributing to impactful sales and educational materials.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Actress

U of Utah, Noorda Osteopathic Medical School
02.2007 - 03.2024

My position was that of a Standardized Patient. I memorized script written by the instructors in the School of Medicine and the College of Nursing and acted out the medical case as the patient.

Music Editor

Pearson Education
08.1995 - 01.2002

Responsible for working with a team of authors to create a new K-8 Music series. I edited authors' material to create a 300+ page Grade 1 Teachers Edition and Student Text. I selected the music material and typed out the notation using MIDI software. I evaluated, suggested changes and approved the recordings that were sent to me from the recording studio in New York City.

Educational Consultant/Sales Representative

Pearson Education
03.1978 - 08.1995

As a consultant, I was responsible for giving sales presentations to school and school district adoption committees and Staff Development Workshops in the curriculum areas of Reading, Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, Science, Music and Art. My territory included AK (I was also the Sales Rep for Alaska), WA, OR, MT, ID, WY, CO, NV, AZ, CA, HI, UT and the Pacific Rim.

I created PowerPoint presentations and handouts.

Education

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Weber State University
Ogden
05-1978

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Geography

Cal State Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
07-1963

Skills

    Customer Service

    Communication Skills

    Writing, Proofreading and Editing Skills

    Public Speaking Skills

    Team Member

Timeline

Actress

U of Utah, Noorda Osteopathic Medical School
02.2007 - 03.2024

Music Editor

Pearson Education
08.1995 - 01.2002

Educational Consultant/Sales Representative

Pearson Education
03.1978 - 08.1995

Master of Arts - Elementary Education

Weber State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Geography

Cal State Los Angeles
Martha (Pat) Carr