Highly motivated, creative and versatile researcher/writer/editor/publications manager/print-copy center manager seeking management position in an organization that rewards growth, improvement and increased profitability. Especially skilled at analyzing problems and finding solutions that lead to better performance. Willing to tackle major challenges requiring research, creativity and application.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
(Confidential)	(Confidential)	8/2007 - Present
Clarion University of Pennsylvania	(Confidential)	1/1999 - 6/2007
The Clarion News	(Confidential)	9/1989 - 1/1999
The Leader-Vindicator	(Confidential)	2/1984 - 9/1989

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Journalism	1984	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

• Transformed self-sustaining operation from deficit situation and antiquated infrastructure into modern, revenue producing copy/print center while cutting costs by 25 percent. Utilized new technology and adaptability to raise gross sales from $250,000 to $850,000 in six years, with net profit hitting an average of 15 percent annually. • Directed Publications Staff that won many national awards for design, writing and creativity. • Re-energized dying newspaper to triple circulation within five-year period.

Companies I like:

Thomson Corp., Merion Publications, any college or university, GE, Corry Publications, General Dynamics, Reader's Digest magazine, St. Bonaventure University, IKON

P&L responsibilities
Presentation
Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Technology Solutions
Sales Support
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership

• publications director
• editor
• printing director
• copy center manager
• graphic designer
• writer
• managing editor

1. Being in charge of Visual Identity Program compliance allowed me to ensure Clarion University was consistently represented. 2. Being in charge of all accounts receivable and payable allowed me to ensure customers were billed in a timely fashion and bills were paid on time.