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Sandra Walter Writing Résumé

Employment Objective

I am currently available for part-time, contract or freelance work in journalism, technical writing, creative non-fiction projects, content design, marketing, résumé writing and editing.

Experience

Contributing Writer Pedal Magazine and Pedalmag.com 2001 - present	Regularly write articles published in the magazine Software: Word
Co-Founder / Media Liason Kappa Women's Cycling Team Oct. 2000 - present Kappa Team web site	Developed proposal and sponsorship package Supervised package production Wrote media releases Edited sponsorship package Researched and spoke with potential sponsors Provided sponsors with regular team updates Organized team events Designed, produced and maintained team web site Software: Word
Web Designer / Producer / Master / Editor Kappa Cycling 2004 Kappa Team web site	Designed and produced web site Wrote copy Provided regular updates Software: Dreamweaver, GoLive, Fireworks, PhotoShop
Résumé Producer Lisa Sweeney, Elite cyclist October 2004 Lisa Sweeney's online résumé	Wrote, designed and produced print and online racing résumés, which the client sent out to potential sponsors and cycling teams Software: Dreamweaver, Fireworks, PhotoShop
Contributing Writer Pushbikes.ca February 2004	Wrote an article published in the online magazine's first issue Software: Word
Contributing Writer Bicycle Trade Canada Spring 2003	Wrote and researched a profile on one of Canada's top mountain bikers Software: Word
Web Designer / Producer/ Photographer Hardwear (re)Cycling Jewellery 2003 Hardwear web site	Designed and produced web site Wrote copy Photographed product displayed on site Designed company logo Software: Word, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks
Contributing Writer / Reporter The Martlet - UVic student newspaper Jan. - April 2001	Wrote and researched articles published in the Martlet Software: Word
Writer / Reporter Our Millennium Project, Victoria Foundation 2000	Wrote and researched article published by the Victoria Foundation Software: Word
Pamphlet Producer Saanich Parks & Rec Oct. 2000	Designed and Produced a pamphlet advertising programs at Saanich Parks and Rec's Coredoor youth center Software: Word, Acrobat, QuarkXpress
Magazine Concept Producer The Basket Nov. - Dec. 2000	As part of a team, designed and produced a magazine concept called "The Basket" Wrote and researched aritcles for the premiere issue, including a profile of Olympic gold medalist, Simon Whifield Software: Word, Quark Xpress
Contributing Writer Womens Only 1999	Wrote and edited articles published on WomensOnly.com, a women's mountain biking web resource Received praise for inspirational writing and usability of information Software: Word
Editor Terry Fox High School Yearbook 1998	Edited content Wrote articles published in the yearbook Designed page layouts Provided photography Software: PageMaker
Contributing Writer / Reporter Terry Fox High School Student Newspaper 1998	Wrote and edited articles published in the paper Software: Word

Skills

Computer Skills	Windows literate Mac literate Microsoft Office Internet research Desktop publishing with QuarkXPress and PageMaker Manipulation and design of graphics with Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator Web design with Dreamweaver and GoLive Editing video and sound with numerous programs such as QuickTime Pro and Camtasia Scanning Fast, accurate typing
Professional Skills	Organized Punctual Clear written communication Media relations Research Content development Photography Adaptable Leadership Disciplined Perfectionist Conscientious Motivated Work well under pressure Learn new skills quickly Teamwork Independent Enthusiastic Creative Critical thinking Energetic Goal oriented
Writing Skills	Sports Writing News writing Business communication (brochures, proposals, newsletters, etc.) Writing for Government Feature, profile and review writing Media releases Web writing Plain language Editing Résumé writing Academic essays Marketing (proposals, media events, etc.) Poetry Fiction Creative Non-fiction Workshop experienced

Education

University of Victoria
Victoria, B.C.
1999 - 2003
Degree attained: B.A. with distinction (Major in Creative Non-fiction, minor in Professional Writing)

Related Web Sites

Hardwear (re)Cycling Jewellery http://members.shaw.ca/hardwear
Business site of Hardwear (re)Cycling Jewellery

Kappa Cycling Team http://members.shaw.ca/kappa
Official site of the Kappa Women's Cycling Team

Pedal Magazine http://www.pedalmag.com
Official web site of Pedal Magazine

Pushbikes.ca http://www.pushbikes.ca (see Week 1)
Online magazine pushing and promoting the cycling culture, community and industry

References

References and portfolio available upon request.