
Description
Dear Colleague:
I would like to be considered for your open editorial position.
I have over 30 years of top-quality professional medical publications editing, proofreading, agency and writing/rewriting experience. Strong public speaking skills, new product launches and managing/mentoring new team members are also part of my skill set.
I also have top quality InDesign, InCopy, WordPress, website and print editing, rewriting, proofreading and communications skills. I have also visited/studied thousands of medical industry websites as part of research that was conducted to publish a series of more than one dozen medical company directories and databases worldwide.
If you are looking for a very reliable person with an exceptional eye for detail, great team player skills, wide vocabulary, creative background and a super personality, then you should bring me on-board today.
I have also used the AP, AMA and Chicago style manuals, and have edited and created over 60 professional publications and six style guides.
My associates consider me to be a very reliable, friendly, bright, funny and honest person, with a strong work ethic and an exceptional eye for detail.
Regarding my education, I received a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in public administration, with a minor in business.
A few representative work samples are posted at: https://medicalcalendar.org/samples and links to almost 70 recent blogs and general topic articles are posted at the bottom of that page.
In summary, you can bring me on board with great confidence that I will perform well and quickly become a very welcome asset to your organization.
To schedule an in-person interview: 714-749-1920
Best Regards,
Dave
David George, MPA
Costa Mesa CA 92628
714-749-1920 cell phone
d_2014office@aol.com
http://medicalcalendar.org
http://medicalcalendar.org/samples
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-george-mpa-958186142
Education
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California State University.bachelor’s & master’s, public admin. & business minor
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Arizona State University.1.5 years; 45 credits; political science major with a business minor
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University of Southern California.several business classes
Experience
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BMN, Inc.May 2020 to presentMANAGING EDITOR
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• Editing, rewriting and proofreading services for press releases, websites, advertisements, brochures, fliers, manuscripts, speeches.
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Wave Neuroscience, Inc.April 2020 to May 2020MEDICAL EDITOR/TECHNICAL WRITER
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• Edited/proofed/wrote company editorial publications. (COVID-19 layoff.)
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STN MediaMay 2018 to Feb. 2020ASSOCIATE EDITOR/WEBSITE EDITOR (FULL TIME)
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• Edited/proofed heavy daily workload of all content; wrote web/magazine/conference articles; helped create WordPress website.
• Wrote #1 most read magazine & online articles in 2018; wrote 3 of 10 most read articles in 2018; magazine redesign team.
• Continuously created feature article topics; issue themes; assigned articles; daily WordPress editing; wrote Style Guide.
• Edited/proofread a massive library of 4,750 website posts to correct content to match new style/format guidelines for new website. -
Medical Industry Conference Calendar NewsletterJan. 2017-May 2018MANAGING EDITOR (FULL TIME)
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• Edited, created website, proofed, managed launch of professional, paid subscription, biweekly, medical meetings email newsletter.
• Researched, edited, designed, laid out, marketed new Directory of Medical Industry Associations; wrote Style Guide; SEO. -
Gerontology Research GroupMarch 2018-Feb. 2019WEBSITE EDITOR (VOLUNTEER, PART TIME)
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• Website editor for Wikipedia website for world-renowned Gerontology Research Group (GRG; “World’s Oldest Person”).
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Rauxa advertising agencyNov. 2016-Jan. 2017COPY EDITOR/PROOFREADER (PART TIME)
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• Copy edited/proofed major national advertising campaign materials at large ad agency; Verizon, Alaska Airlines, St. Joseph Health.
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Veterinary Practice News, Div. of Lumina MediaMarch-July 2016MANAGING EDITOR (FULL TIME, PROJECT)
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• Wrote, edited, proofread news/features; major medical trade journal; 65,000 circulation; used MS Word, Outlook, InDesign.
• Wrote articles for each issue; edited and proofread all content; maintained company style/standards, followed AP stylebook. -
City News ServiceDec. 2015-March 2016NEWS REPORTER/JOURNALIST/EDITOR (PART TIME; PROJECT)
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• Reported, wrote, edited, researched breaking news for major wire service; business, civic, bad weather and govt. activities.
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E-Daily NewsAug. 2001-Dec. 2015EDITOR & PUBLISHER (FULL TIME)
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• Directed all editorial, marketing, communications, PR, business development, business operations, email, internet and promotional activities. Wrote, edited, proofread and managed staff and clients, and excelled under daily deadline pressure.
• Used and enforced the Chicago Manual/AP/AMA Style and in-house guidelines using primarily MS Word, InDesign and PDF mark-up), in fast-paced, dynamic environment. Provided daily superior-quality, industry-leading pro-level editing of initial/final drafts for errors, style, punctuation, language use, audience sensitivity, grammar, facts/content; wrote Style Guide.
• Polished, formatted and corrected several thousand professional quality press releases (primarily scientific, medical, finance and business), using the highest standards for accuracy and attention to detail. These covered almost every medical specialty for over 1,000 clients worldwide (1-100 per client), such as major universities, medical associations and companies.
• Managed, planned, delivered all press releases, maintained databases, wrote/edited all marketing/promotion materials (fliers, website ads/banners, display ads, press releases, web content, brochures, postcards); directed staff; cut vendor costs. -
Medical Design TechnologyJan. 2000-05FDA REGULATORY AFFAIRS COLUMNIST (CONTRACT)
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• Wrote 60 (5 years) original monthly opinion/analysis columns on complex FDA regulatory governmental/political affairs topics.
• Topics included: design controls, export/import requirements, software validation, new product approvals, device tracking, approval processes, increased paperwork burdens, foreign competition, inspection and Veteran’s Administration. -
Biomedical Market Newsletter, Inc.Jan. 1991-Aug. 2001EXECUTIVE EDITOR (FULL TIME)
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• Wrote, researched, reported, directed, edited, layout, over 60 complex medical trade newsletters (peer-reviewed), research studies, marketing/promo materials, FDA regulatory guidance manuals, Excel databases/directories; marketed/sold these & high-end subscriptions; managed staff; edited many medical articles, studies/research reports; paid bills, cut vendor costs.
• Researched, edited, proofread and wrote articles on practically every topic in medicine, economic and financial aspects of the medical industry, governmental and regulatory affairs, launch and growth of new companies, FDA regulatory policies and enforcement practices, new legislation/therapies. Edited, wrote, proofread/polished research studies; wrote Style Guide. -
Biomedical Business Intl., Div. of BioWorldNov. 1989-Oct. 1990DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS (FULL TIME)
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• Wrote, researched, edited, directed, proofread, planned, several high-end medical trade newsletters; wrote Style Guide.
• Created/edited marketing/promo materials, budgets, managed staff; increased subscription revenues by 292% in one year. -
Nephrology News, Div. Grand View Media GroupMay 1985-Oct. 1989EXECUTIVE EDITOR (FULL TIME)
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• Wrote, researched, edited, proofread, directed & laid out all content; launched new intl. peer-reviewed medical trade journal.
• Prepared monthly guest opinion columns from leading experts and transplant surgeons worldwide; wrote Style Guide.
• Edited several thousand medical articles, studies and research reports. Quoted in WSJ, LA Times, OC Register, OCBJ, 20/20.
• Subject matter expert for Congress and other government organizations & associations; edited and proofread major studies.
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