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Tom Durkin
Sacramento, CA 530 559-3199 senior
multimedia writer-editor
Available
for Contract or Hire Summary of Qualifications
Veteran
contract and staff writer and editor. Professional command of both written
and spoken English. Accomplished in researching, analyzing, organizing,
explaining, and marketing complex information in a highly creative and
comprehensible form for the Web, print, broadcast, and video/film. Expert in black-box technical editing,
interviewing subject matter experts, and working with
English-as-second-language authors. Ten-plus years experience in remote
telework with virtual teams. Proficient in MS Word and Windows networks;
working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with graphics programs,
Web-authoring tools, and online collaboration. Skilled in writing and editing technical and
feature articles, white papers, marketing literature, legal and legislative
analyses, grant proposals, executive-level newsletters, business and feature
news, and research-and-write cold assignments. Knowledgeable in Web and print layout and design,
as well as print publication processes. Familiar with major stylebooks and
able to create and implement internal editorial guidelines. Strong interpersonal skills: team player,
facilitative leader, teacher, mentor, and creative problem-solver. Dedicated
to continuous learning and committed to excellence. Possessed of common
sense, good humor, and honest work ethic. Relevant
Contract and Staff Experience
Contract Writer/Editor/Consultant Northern California; 3/04 present
(clients) ุ
Infiniti Consulting Group, Sacramento, CA
technical writer ุ
Innovative Integration, Simi Valley, CA
technical writer/editor ุ
Avanti Restaurant Solutions, Sacramento, CA
website content ุ
Smart News,
Fayetteville, SC daily
newspaper reporter/analyst ุ
AMMA Corp., Taiwan website content ุ
Jeffrey DeMure + Associates, El Dorado Hills, CA
contract bid ุ
Animal Acupressure Massage Training Center, Nevada
City, CA marketing consultant ุ
The Flying Hare Salon and Gallery, Grass Valley,
CA marketing consultant ุ
Various other small business clients Managing Editor Xcell Journal magazine, Xilinx Inc., San Jose, CA; 10/00
1/04 ุ
Edited and supervised editors of technical
articles written by programmable logic engineers, including many
English-as-second-language authors. ุ
Guided conversion and
expansion of the full-color, quarterly magazine from a cost center to revenue
generator through sales of full-page ads to major high-tech corporations. ุ
Co-authored
writers guidelines and designed MS Word article template. Assistant Editor E-commerce User Experience, Nielsen
Norman Group, Fremont, CA; 3 9/00 Senior Technical Editor
Raytheon Engineering Services Co., Sacramento, CA; 10/99 8/00 ุ
Researched worldwide aftermarket for strategic
semiconductors for Department of Defense. ุ
Analyzed incidence, frequency, and cost of
maintenance/repair of AV-8B Harrier II jets for U.S. Marine Corps. Contributing Author Chicken Soup for the Single's Soul,
Dearfield Beach, FL; 1999 Feature Writer Si Review magazine, Los Altos, CA; 3
8/99 Technical Writer/Editor
SyncAccess Inc., Sacramento, CA; 1/99 5/99 News and Features Editor
Robot Science & Technology
magazine, Rocklin, CA; 12/97 6/98 ุ
Researched, wrote, and edited feature articles on
robots and robotics. ุ
Edited how-to articles for robot hobbyists. Technology Writer
Faulkner Information Services, Pennsauken, NJ; 11/97 2/98 ุ
Researched and wrote technical reports on
telecommuting and telecommunications. ุ
Specialized in research-and-write cold
assignments. Webmaster/Content Editor
Fleming LTD Telework Consulting, Davis, CA; 1/96 2/98 ุ
Designed, built, and maintained active website
with monthly updates of hyperlinks and articles. ุ
Edited guest articles on an array of telework
technology and virtual office issues. Contributing Author Cyberscribes.1: The New Journalists,
San Diego, CA; 8/97 Webmaster/Content Editor
International Police Association, USA Region 29, Auburn, CA; 10/96 4/97 Feature Writer Telecommuting Review, Gil Gordon
Associates, Monmouth Junction, NJ; 4/95 12/97 ุ
Wrote creative articles on telework technology and
best practices for virtual workplace implementation. ุ
Researched and authored white paper on
effectiveness and feasibility of telework centers in the U.S. Reporter/Editor California Education Funding Alert,
Thompson Publishing Group, Sacramento, CA; 1/96 9/96 ุ
Started up and edited start-up executive-level
newsletter on education finance and legislation. ุ
Broke news of $1.7 billon settlement of California
Teachers Association lawsuit against State of California over
misappropriation of education funds. Editor/Legal Reporter California Employee Relations Report,
The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc., Sacramento, CA; 8/91 3/95 ุ
Started up and edited executive-level newsletter
on California and federal employment law. ุ
Developed deep-issue expertise covering California
workers compensation reform, state and federal family medical leave, and
fair employment practices. Copy Editor/Reporter The Sacramento Business Journal,
Sacramento, CA; 10/89 4/91 ุ
Last eyes editor of all major news stories. ุ
Reported on construction, labor unions, and human
resource issues. ุ
Created education beat. Previous/Other Journalism
Experience: ุ
Auburn Journal daily news
reporter, general assignment, breaking news, government, education ุ
Smart News,
Fayetteville, SC news
reporter/analyst ุ
KAHI/KHYL radio spot news ุ
Colfax Record city
government, police/fire, community ุ
Sacramento Bee,
Neighbors news features Education
Postgraduate Studies:
English and Computer Science Sonoma State University, California MFA, Theater
Arts (TV/Film/Multimedia) UCLA BA, Psychology
UCLA, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa In-Service
Training ุ
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People ุ
Facilitative Leadership ุ
Teacher Power! ุ
Conflict Resolution and Confrontation Skills ุ
Grant Writing Continuing education credits in English, computer
applications, educaญtion and training, leadership, and time/work management. Committed to
lifelong learning. |
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