Electronic publishing, computer support, print publications and more

Computer Technology
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problrems
Set-up personal computers for internet connectivity
• Connect peripheral devices such as printers, storage and thumb drives
• Install software programs
• Create digital production on cd for wedding anniversary
• Train professionalsl on computer system
• Guide individuals on general computer and internet use

WebDesign and Development
• Build personal web pages with professional web building software
• Code data and populate database driven websites
• Update electronic text and graphics
• Structure content for easy location and retrieval
• Upload files for live publication using ftp software
• Build websites from html code, web interface applications and graphic design software
• Apply technical conventions for fast-loading web pages, user-friendly interface and site navigation
• Devise effective search engine optimized meta tags
• Test web pages in cross platforms; validate links and URLs
• Liase technical communication between IT staff in Canada and editorial and marketing staff in the U.S.

Desktop Publishing and Graphic Design
• Design documents using industry-standard desktop publishing and graphic design software
• Coordinate production of printed materials from concept through delivery
• Pre-flight files according to printing specifications
• Oversee development of corporate brochure from storyboards through production
• Meet or beat production deadlines and budget constraints
• Produce 2- and 4-color printed sales and marketing materials, brochures, specialty catalogs and point-of-sale displays
• Ensure timely routing and sign-off protocol on printed management, sales and marketing projects
Writing and Editing
• Collaborate with IT and editorial staff on technical guides and manuals
• Employ persuasive rhetoric in sales materials
• Layout classified ad sections attractively with audiience in mind
• Draft press releases for trade magazine publication
• Generate promotional flyers with flair on short notice
• Devise eye-catching back cover and book jacket summaries
•Objectively report on local and state government legislation for state publications
• Write upbeat, benefit-oriented advertorials for community newspapers
•Profile employee bios for corporate newsletter
•Play up product descriptions and featuress for catalogs
• Fact-check directories
• Interview artists for local nonprofit newsletters
• Edit educational curriculum
• Copyedit corporate correspondence and company newsletter
• Vary grammar and syntax depending on publishing medium
• Adjust rhetorical style according to intention and audience