Resume For Career Changer (Publishing)

Rajan Sharma
956/6, Gandhi Nagar,
Delhi – 110011
(+91-11) 456 789

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain an entry-level position in the publishing industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:


Editorial:

Working knowledge of all aspects of the English language.

Demonstrated copyediting and proofreading skills-

Author of self-published book titled Birding in the South.

First-hand knowledge of the book publishing industry.



Prepress:

Supervise all aspects of book production.

Assist with layout and formatting process.

Prepare and organize art work for reproduction.

Review and approve proofs.



Operations:

Manage inventory control.

Filled orders.

Coordinate shipping and billing.



Promotion:

Coordinate preparation and distribution of flier to bookstores.

Design and place advertisement in Publisher’s Weekly.

Promote book at local book signing..



Computers:.

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Corel Ventura, Lotus 1-2-3, Excel, and Windows.



WORK EXPERIENCE:

1984-Present SAVANNAH SCHOOL DISTRICT, Savannah, GA
Reading Specialist (1991-Present), Implement the Publishing Center for Students.
Coordinator/Teacher of the Gifted (1988-1990), Advisor for school newspaper.
Teacher. Fourth Grade (1984-1987), Coordinated procedures for Writing Center.

EDUCATION:

College of Charleston, Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, May 1984.