Susan Bond
Retired
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Quality-driven Editor with superior attention to detail and meet stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing guidelines and captions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fiction and Nonfiction Editor
Various
Various , Various
01.2014 - Current
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
Grants Manager
OHSU Primate Center
Portland, OR
12.2008 - 07.2010
- Directed activities of external agencies, establishments or departments developing and implementing
- Contacted University officials to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.
- Wrote funding requests and grant applications to obtain additional funds for operating needs.
- Designed and edited promotional publications such as brochures.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Administrative Assistant
OHSU Dental School
Portland , OR
01.2002 - 11.2007
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Scheduled office meetings and student appointments for 3 Professors.
- Sorted and distributed office mail.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track and analyze student grades for 3 classes.
- Assisted development and implementation of new procedures.
- Developed strategies to streamline and improve office procedures.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling for Professors.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record student data.
- Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
- Supported Professors by managing scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet departmental objectives.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to attendees.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with students, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Performed research to collect and record industry data.
- Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
- Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for department heads.
- Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Maintain records in the cadaver room and apply recordkeeping skills for the distribution of bone boxes and bones.
Education
None - Business Administration
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 06.1998 - 06.2000
Skills
Post Production
[Software] publishing
Troubleshooting
Error spotting
Laid out pages
[Type] editing proficiency
Editing stories
Keen eye for detail
Creating page layouts
[Style] proficiency
Meticulous speller
Copy Editing
Timeline
Fiction and Nonfiction Editor
Various
01.2014 - Current
Grants Manager
OHSU Primate Center
12.2008 - 07.2010
Administrative Assistant
OHSU Dental School
01.2002 - 11.2007
None - Business Administration
Portland Community College
06.1998 - 06.2000