Gale Research
Industry: Publishing company
DescriptionGale is an educational publishing company based in Farmington Hills, Michigan, west of Detroit. Since 2007 it has been a division of Cengage Learning. Founded: 1954, Detroit, MI Parent organization: Cengage Headquarters: Farmington Hills, MI Founders: Mary Evans Ruffner, Frederick Gale Ruffner Jr. Subsidiaries: Questia Online Library, Charles Scribner's Sons, SVPs: Terry Robinson, Brian McDonough (Sales, North America), Liz Mason (Product)
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Gale Research Employees
University of Michigan 1999 - Present
Archetype, Inc. 1989 - 2002
Eastern Michigan University September 1998 - December 1998
Gale Research November 1994 - December 1995
Skills
Creative Writing, Poetry, History, Courses, Grant Writing, Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Teaching, Program Development, Community Outreach, Blogging, Non-profits, Research, Fundraising, Writing
Education
Warren Wilson College 2012 — 2013
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1988 — 1990
MA, Slavic Languages and Literature
University of Michigan 1984 — 1988
BA, Russian Language and Literature, Creative Writing
University of Washington 2013 - Present
MediaPro, Inc. November 2012 - Present
MediaPro, Inc. May 2008 - Present
Snohomish School District November 2001 - November 2008
Full Circle Editorial February 1992 - June 2006
United Way of Snohomish County 2006 - 2006
Gale Research 1991 - 1992
Skills
Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Project Management, Team Building, E-Learning, Copy Editing, Editing, Editorial, Video Production, Captivate, Writing Skills, User Interaction, Adult Education, Content Management, Content Development, Content Strategy, Curriculum Development, Multimedia, Instructional Technology, ADDIE
Education
Purdue University 1992 — 1998
Ph.D., American Studies
Washington State University 1988 — 1990
Master of Arts (M.A.), English
Michigan State University 1986 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, English
Massachusetts Historical Society January 1997 - Present
Gale Research 1996 - 1997
Zingerman's May 1988 - 1990
Skills
Editorial, Print Production..., XML Text Encoding, Publications, Book Design, Typesetting
Education
University of Michigan 1987 — 1994
Ph.D., English Literature
Mount Holyoke College 1982 — 1986
BA, English Literature
ProQuest April 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning / Aplia February 2009 - June 2013
Fair Copy LLC March 2008 - April 2009
Cengage Gale March 2000 - February 2008
Thomson Gale October 1999 - March 2000
Thomson Gale November 1996 - October 1999
Gale Research September 1994 - November 1996
Gale Research August 1992 - September 1994
Gale Research February 1990 - August 1992
Skills
Online Publishing, Publishing, Content Development, Content Management, Editorial, Content Strategy, Academic Publishing, Product Management, E-Learning, Product Development, Creative Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Cross-functional Team..., Market Research, Program Management, Ebooks, Marketing, Strategy, User Experience, Publications, Educational Technology, Agile Project Management, Management, Books, Textbooks, Training, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Digital Media, Technical Writing, Web Content, Editing, Web Content Management, Strategic Partnerships, Published Author, Copywriting, Digital Strategy, Learning Management..., Email Marketing, Information Architecture, Learning Management, Software Documentation, Blended Learning, Instructional Design, Usability, Usability Testing, Multimedia
Education
Wayne State University 1997 — 1999
M.A., English
Michigan State University 1984 — 1988
B.A., English & Secondary Education
Art by Jodie Sarah 2010 - Present
JSM Productions 2007 - 2011
Price Learman Branding Design 1999 - 2001
Wells Fargo 1998 - 1999
The Pacific Institute 1997 - 1998
Easter Seals Inc. 1996 - 1997
Gale Research 1995 - 1995
United Way for Southeastern Michigan 1994 - 1994
Skills
Acrylic Painting, Fine Art, Social Media Marketing, Logo Design, Graphics, Painting, Corporate Identity, Acrylic, Illustrator, Photoshop, Advertising, Art, Visual Arts, Contemporary Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Illustration, Web Design, Entrepreneurship, Cartooning, Print Advertising, Oil Painting, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Speech Writing, Social Media
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Art History, English, Linguistics
Oakland Community College
Associate of Arts (AA), English Language and Literature/Letters
Bellevue College
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Cole Gallery
Drawing/Painting Workshops
University of Washington
Art/Drawing Courses
MINDBODY, Inc. June 2011 - Present
Advanced Photonix, Inc. / Picometrix, LLC May 2006 - June 2011
Information Systems Engineering Associates, LLC October 2004 - June 2006
United States Council for Automotive Research December 2004 - April 2006
Strategic Research Network May 2005 - August 2005
Nephros Therapeutics, Inc. August 2001 - September 2004
WALID, Inc. June 2000 - July 2001
UUNET Technologies May 1998 - May 2000
ANS Communications December 1995 - May 1998
Gale Research May 1995 - December 1995
Skills
Integration, Databases, Project Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Linux, Software Development, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Perl, Windows Server, SaaS, Data Center, Active Directory, VMware, IT Service Management, Management, Business Process, IT Management, MySQL, ERP, Testing, Cloud Computing, Networking, Start-ups, Disaster Recovery, Business Intelligence, Cross-functional Team..., Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Architecture, System Administration, IT Strategy, Technical Hiring, Mentoring, C#, PHP, Leadership, Enterprise Software, Consulting, Program Management
Education
University of Michigan 1990 — 1995
BA, Arts and Ideas in the Humanities
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel May 2012 - Present
Christian Credit Counselors, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Right to Life of Michigan February 1999 - January 2000
International Airport Centers (IAC) October 1996 - April 1998
Gale Research April 1990 - January 1996
Skills
Customer Service
Education
Michigan State University 1985 — 1989
BA, Multidisciplinary International Studies. Concentrations in Sociology, Anthropology, and Art History
Clarkston High School
Cleveland Clinic July 1991 - Present
Home Box Office January 1983 - March 1991
Gale Research June 1980 - December 1983
Skills
Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Newsletters, Social Media, Editing, Publications, Press Releases, Healthcare, Public Relations, Web Content, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Healthcare Information..., Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Journalism, Public Speaking, Research, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Corporate Communications
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 1976 — 1980
BA, Cum Laude, Literature/Writing
Families First Health & Support Center 2000 - Present
Seacoast Media Group 1997 - 1999
Washingtonian Magazine 1995 - 1997
Government Executive Magazine 1987 - 1995
Gale Research 1983 - 1985
Student Legal Services, University of Michigan 1982 - 1983
Skills
Non-profits, Media Relations, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Grant Writing, Editing, Public Relations, Newsletters, Copywriting, Writing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1985 — 1987
MA, Journalism
Grinnell College 1978 — 1982
BA, English
GPMS [Cengage Learning] March 1991 - Present
Cengage Learning (Formerly Gale) 2007 - October 2010
Gale 1998 - 2007
Gale Group 1995 - 1998
Gale Research 1991 - 1995
Skills
Content Management, SGML, Publishing, Data Analysis, Content Strategy, Online Publishing, Content Development, Proofreading, Editorial, Content Writing, Publications, Copy Editing, Ebooks, CMS, Software Documentation, XML, Copywriting, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Access, Editing, Web Content Management, Academic Publishing, Technical Writing, Text Editing, Books, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Michigan State University 1986 — 1990
BA, English
Wyandotte H.S.
Wyandotte H.S.
Wyandotte H.S.
Detroit Public Library May 1999 - Present
Northville District Library September 1995 - February 1999
Garden City Public Library September 1994 - August 1995
Macomb Community College January 1994 - August 1995
Gale Research June 1992 - December 1993
Skills
Collection Development, Library Instruction
Education
Wayne State University 1989 — 1991
M.S.L.S., Library Science/Archival Administration
Central Michigan University 1982 — 1987
B.A.A., History and Psychology
Writer for Hire 1994 - 2010
Ranken Technical College August 2007 - December 2009
Gale Research 1996 - 2009
Skills
Editing, Teaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, E-Learning, HTML, Interviews, Program Management, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Training, Leadership Development, Creative Writing, Strategic Planning, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Blogging, Classroom, Freelance Writing, Technical Writing, Web Content, Newsletters, Books, Journalism, Research, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Higher Education, Event Planning, Marketing Communications
Education
Argosy University Nashville 2010 — 2014
DBA, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.86
Davenport University 2006 — 2007
MBA, Strategic Management
Davenport College of Business 2002 — 2004
BAS, Business
Paw Paw High School 1972 — 1976
High School Diploma
Quicken Loans February 2012 - January 2013
Ithaka July 2010 - August 2011
Rooney Project Consulting and Editorial Services January 2010 - December 2010
ProQuest September 2008 - December 2009
Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Gale) June 2007 - July 2008
Thomson Gale (formerly Gale Research) 1998 - 2007
Gale Research 1996 - 1998
Gale Research 1994 - 1996
Gale Research 1993 - 1994
Gale Research 1992 - 1993
Skills
Content Management, Publishing, Agile Methodologies, Product Management, Product Development, Project Management, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Program Management, Process Improvement, SDLC, Content Development, Change Management, Quality Assurance, Management, Leadership, Editing, Copy Editing, PMO, Requirements Analysis, Web Content, Analysis
Education
Wayne State University 1999 — 2002
MBA, Marketing and International Business
University of Michigan 1987 — 1991
BA, English
Cengage Learning August 2012 - Present
Cengage Learning June 2006 - August 2012
Cengage Learning 2002 - 2006
Thomson Gale 1998 - 2002
Rosen Publishing August 1996 - May 1998
Gale Research 1995 - 1996
Skills
Manuscript Development, Content Development, Editorial Product..., Publishing, Editing, Collaboration, Content Strategy, Online Publishing, Proofreading, Editorial, Content Management, Copy Editing, Academic Publishing, Ebooks, Publications
Education
University of Michigan 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General
Macomb Community College 1988 — 1990
Lochbridge September 2015 - Present
Microsoft November 2012 - Present
Salesforce.com January 2012 - November 2012
Oracle May 2011 - January 2012
SAP America May 2006 - May 2011
IBM September 1996 - May 2006
Andersen Consulting May 1993 - September 1995
Gale Research May 1989 - September 1991
Skills
Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, CRM, Solution Selling, SaaS, Salesforce.com, Business Intelligence, ERP, Professional Services, IT Strategy, Business Alliances, Go-to-market Strategy, Management Consulting, Program Management, Business Analysis, Integration, Analytics, Partner Management, Business Development, Consulting, Business Transformation, Change Management, Amazon Web Services..., PaaS, Leadership, Sales
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1991 — 1993
MBA
Tufts University 1983 — 1987
BA
Townsquare Media July 2014 - Present
Henry Ford College September 2005 - Present
NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing Association December 2012 - July 2014
Community AIDS Resource and Education Services (CARES) September 2007 - September 2013
WKZO-AM - Midwest Communications Inc. May 2006 - November 2012
WKZO-AM - Fairfield Broadcasting Company April 1997 - October 2004
AAA Michigan 1994 - 1997
Gale Research 1994 - 1995
Manpower/Transpersonnel 1991 - 1993
WADK-AM 1988 - 1990
Skills
Marketing Communications, Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Leadership, Community Outreach, Community Development, Newsletters, Non-profits, Social Networking, Human Resources, Social Media, Fundraising, Program Development, Broadcast Journalism, Public Speaking, Event Management, Event Planning, Training, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Communications, Speech Writing, Team Building, Radio, Volunteer Management, Management, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Crisis Communications, News Writing, Interviews, Email Marketing, Radio Broadcasting, Broadcast, Copywriting, Strategic Communications, Copy Editing, Marketing, Journalism, Teaching, Staff Development, Proofreading, Voiceovers, Blogging, Digital Media, Facebook, Research, Creative Writing
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business and Management
Henry Ford Community College 1989 — 1992
N/A, Mass Communication, General Education
Crate & Barrel September 2006 - September 2011
Gale Research September 1989 - January 1990
Skills
Art, Art Direction, Books, Direct Mail, Photography, Sales, Brochures, POS
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1985
BFA, Graphic Design
Cengage Learning January 2009 - July 2012
Thomson Gale May 1998 - July 2009
Gale Research May 1993 - May 1998
Lillibridge Hotel 1978 - 1992
Ogilvy & Mather 1970 - 1972
Skills
Inside Sales, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Consultative Selling, Publishing, Account Management, Academic Publishing
Education
Hunter College
BA, Music, Edu
The Metiss Group March 1996 - Present
FANUC Robotics 1996 - 1997
Gale Research June 1995 - July 1996
Handelman Company May 1992 - June 1995
SelectCare 1990 - May 1992
Holtzman & Silverman/Village Green 1989 - 1990
Creative Industries 1987 - 1989
Norrell Services 1985 - 1987
Norrell 1985 - 1986
Skills
Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Executive Coaching, Management Consulting, Deferred Compensation, Talent Management, Organizational Design, Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting, Start-ups, Business Strategy, Team Building, Employee Relations, Program Management, Consulting, Hiring, Interviews, Organizational..., Small Business, Sales Management, HRIS, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Temporary Placement, Personnel Management, Coaching, Sales, New Hire Orientations, Executive Management, Training, Strategy, Performance Management, Executive Development, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational..., Business Planning, Change Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Coaching, Personal Development, Management Development, Career Development, Emotional Intelligence, 360 Feedback, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Culture Change, Performance Improvement
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Communications, minor PR
Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce June 2013 - Present
Macomb County Chamber 2004 - Present
Davenport University August 2012 - May 2013
Davenport University July 2008 - August 2012
Davenport University May 2007 - July 2008
Davenport University November 2003 - May 2007
Davenport University October 2001 - November 2003
Yes! A Positive Network 1996 - 1998
PRN 1994 - 1996
Gale Research 1990 - 1993
Skills
Community Outreach, Event Management, Budgeting, Event Planning, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Program Development, Non-profits, Mentoring, Admissions, Campus, Career Development, Coaching, Leadership Development, Higher Education, Career Services, Student Services, Student Affairs, Career Counseling, E-Learning, Program Management, Nonprofits, Cover Letters, Training, Resume Writing, Academic Advising, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Job Search, Team Building, Leadership, Sales, Budgets, Organizational..., Student Recruiting, Staff Development, Student Development, Job Search Strategies, Career Assessment, Adult Education, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Conflict Resolution, Workshop Facilitation, Job Coaching, Interview Preparation, Student Engagement, Career Management
Education
Wayne State University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Macomb Community College 1981 — 1983
Newsbank Readex Inc 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning 2012 - 2014
Cengage Learning 2006 - 2012
Thomson Gale 2004 - 2006
The Thomson Corporation 2002 - 2004
Gale Research 1996 - 2002
Skills
Publishing, Strategic Partnerships, Online Publishing, Content Management, Ebooks, Digital Strategy, Books, Content Development, Content Strategy, Publishing Strategy, Strategy, Academic Publishing, Contract Negotiation, Digital Media, Strategic Planning, Public/private..., Product Lifecycle..., Publisher Relations, Publications, Editorial, Textbooks, Product Management, Business Development
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Princeton University
University of Oxford
NextGen Court Reporting April 2015 - Present
Love Court Reporting February 2007 - March 2015
Montgomery County Community College September 2006 - 2012
Northeast Counseling Services March 1998 - July 2003
First Hospital Wyoming Valley 1993 - 1998
The Bookmakers, Inc. 1987 - 1989
Gale Research 1979 - 1986
Wayne State University 1980 - 1981
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Teaching, French, Research, Writing, Higher Education, Books, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Speaking, Proofreading, ESL, English, Instructional Design, History, Blogging, Social Networking, Adult Education, Newsletters, Fundraising, Tutoring, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Copy Editing, Coaching, Intercultural..., Leadership Development, Staff Development, Event Planning, Publishing, Resume Writing, Psychology, Community Outreach, Translation, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Visual Arts, Academia, Teaching English as a..., Publications, Sales Management, New Business Development
Education
Stanford University 2015 — 2015
English-- Medieval Manuscripts, Certificate of completion.
Oakland University 1979 — 1981
MA, Linguistics, 3.56
McGill University 1980 — 1980
N/A, French Summer School
North Carolina State University 1972 — 1975
BA, French Language and Literature, Cum Laude
University of North Carolina at Asheville 1971 — 1972
Freshman Year in UNC system, Humanities
Eskenazi Health April 2004 - Present
Indiana University Maurer School of Law January 2008 - May 2008
Faegre Baker Daniels LLP September 2001 - April 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit June 2000 - June 2001
Gale Research May 1995 - May 1997
Skills
Litigation, Health Law, Litigation Management, Legal Research, HIPAA, Compliance, Legal Writing, Healthcare, Civil Litigation, Medicaid, Administrative Law, Courts, Employment Law, Healthcare Management, Public Policy, Privacy Law, Appeals, Mediation, Policy, Public Speaking
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law 1997 — 2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude (First in Class)
University of Michigan 1993 — 1995
Master's Degree, English Literature
Indiana University Bloomington 1988 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, English, French, High Distinction
John Wiley and Sons January 2012 - July 2015
John Wiley and Sons January 1999 - 2013
Chadwyck-Healey January 1997 - January 1999
Gale Research January 1993 - January 1997
Skills
Publishing, Content Management, Editorial, Copy Editing, Editing, Library/Institutional..., Online Publishing, Content Development, Publications, Management, Content Strategy, Ebooks, Academic Publishing, Digital Media, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Social Media, Sales Management
Education
Hillsdale College 1988 — 1992
BA, English Literature
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law 1989 — 1990
Cengage Learning March 2008 - Present
Thomson South-Western January 1983 - March 2008
Gale Research May 1978 - October 1982
Skills
Publishing, Adobe Acrobat, Academic Publishing, Online Publishing, Content Management, Content Development, Ebooks, Management, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Books, Proofreading, Copy Editing, Project Management, Publications
Education
Oakland University 1974 — 1978
B.A., English and Linguistics
Currently Retired July 2010 - Present
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning January 2007 - July 2010
Gale, a part of Thomson Learning March 2002 - December 2006
Gale Group January 2001 - March 2002
Gale Group May 1996 - January 2001
Thomson Gale April 1994 - May 1996
Thomson Gale April 1992 - April 1994
Thomson Gale September 1989 - May 1992
Gale Research July 1988 - September 1989
Gale Research July 1984 - July 1988
Skills
Sales Presentations, Content Management, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Publishing, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Project Management, Academic Publishing, Textbooks, Editorial, Content Strategy, Copy Editing, Content Development, Books, SDLC, E-Learning, Proofreading, Publications, Web Content, Copywriting, Editing, Technical Writing, Newsletters, Adobe Acrobat, Blogging, Published Author, Digital Media, Web Content Management, Magazines, Creative Writing, Email Marketing, Proposal Writing, Freelance Writing, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, CMS, Social Media, History, User Experience, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, E-commerce, Digital Strategy, Information Architecture, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
The George Washington University 1996 — 1996
Certificate, Software Project Management, A
University of Denver Publishing Institute 1987 — 1987
Certificate, A
Central Michigan University 1978 — 1980
Master of Arts (M.A.)
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
General Motors Institute 1973 — 1974
Engineering and Business Management
Greater Detroit area April 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning (An educational publisher of e-learning and digital research solutions) February 2014 - March 2015
Cengage Learning September 2012 - January 2014
Cengage Learning 2007 - September 2012
Thomson Gale June 2000 - July 2007
Gale Group August 1993 - June 2000
Gale Research March 1992 - July 1993
Skills
Content Strategy, Product Management, User Experience, Content Development, Publishing, Academic Publishing, Content Management, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Textbooks, Agile Methodologies, Editorial, K-12, Product Training, Cross-functional Team..., Usability, Market Research, Books, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Product Development, Customer Insight, Usability Testing, P&L Management, Strategy, P&L Responsibility, Customer Experience, Business Analysis
Education
Michigan State University
BA
Nationwide - Specialty Products August 2005 - Present
Nationwide - Specialty Products 2005 - Present
Nationwide Insurance 2005 - Present
Infoview Systems July 2005 - August 2005
LP Specialty Products (Louisiana Pacific) December 2000 - June 2005
O/E Enterprise Solutions September 2000 - December 2000
Gale Group August 1998 - August 2000
Gale Research 1998 - 2000
O/E Systems April 1997 - August 1998
City Management Corporation April 1991 - April 1997
Skills
RPG, IBM iSeries, SDLC, Address Book, CL/400, SQL, JD Edwards, Requirements Analysis, DB2, Systems Analysis, Business Process, Requirements Gathering, Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Visio, Analysis, Testing, Business Analysis
Education
Rochester College 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
J D Edwards 1993 — 1993
Certificate of Completion, World Case I and II
Control Data Institute 1989 — 1989
Certificate of Completion, Computer Programming and Design
Merriam-Webster, Inc. 1993 - 2009
Gale Research 1990 - 1991
ICD/Hearst Corp. 1985 - 1990
Skills
Sales, Content Development, Publishing, Marketing, Negotiation, Online Publishing, Forecasting, Sales Management, Recruiting, Digital Media, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Books, Ebooks, New Media
Education
Dartmouth College
B.A., Anthropology
Freelance Writer/Editor January 2010 - Present
Acton Institute 2004 - 2014
The Heartland Institute May 2010 - July 2012
Mackinac Center for Public Policy March 2006 - April 2010
Marketing Resource Group 2003 - 2010
General Motors 2003 - 2005
Gale Research 1985 - 2001
TRIO 1996 - 1998
Campbell & Co. 1990 - 1992
Skills
Editing, Writing, Research, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Journalism, Blogging, Copywriting, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Editorial, Social Networking, Web Content, Publishing, Magazines, Newspaper, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Newspapers, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Publications, Political Campaigns, Event Management, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, AP Style, Proofreading, News Writing, Facebook, Publicity, Corporate Communications, Creative Writing
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), english
Central Michigan University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing, Literature
home January 1998 - Present
ACI International November 1997 - January 1999
Gale Research 1993 - 1997
Education
Wayne State University 1991 — 1993
Graduate studies, Medieval literature and history
University of Detroit Mercy 1987 — 1991
BA, English
Sacred Balance April 2014 - Present
Cengage Learning October 1990 - May 2013
Gale Research 1985 - 1990
Skills
Content Management, Project Management, MS Project, Portfolio Management, Software Project..., Agile Project Management, Publishing, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Content Development, Cross-functional Team..., Technical Writing, Books, Editorial, Product Management, Program Management, Integrated Marketing, Web Content Management, SharePoint, Atlassian JIRA, Management, SDLC, Leadership, Vendor Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Scrum, Requirements Gathering, IT Strategy, Software Development
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Oakland University
Warren Mott High School
Hazen and Sawyer November 2006 - July 2015
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006 - 2006
Vera Institute of Justice 2005 - 2006
bookspan 2001 - 2003
Institute of International Education 1990 - 2000
Gale Research 1987 - 1990
Skills
Writing, Editing, Research, Microsoft Office, Cataloging, Library, Records Management, Proofreading, Archives, Library Science, Database Management
Education
LIU Post 2003 — 2005
MLIS, Library Science
New York University 1981 — 1985
BA, English
Independant Consultant January 2006 - Present
Manufacturers Financial/Apartment Capital Group June 2003 - January 2006
Gale Group January 2000 - November 2002
Gale Group January 1998 - December 1999
Gale Research July 1995 - December 1997
Sears August 1992 - December 1995
United Way of Oakland County May 1992 - September 1992
Sears May 1988 - August 1992
Sears July 1987 - May 1988
Skills
Content Management, Agile Methodologies, Content Development, Publishing, Editing, Academic Publishing, Project Management, Agile Project Management, Process Improvement, SharePoint, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Content Strategy, Books, Publications, Social Media, Management
Education
Wayne State University 1990 — 1994
B.A., English
Macomb Community College 1988 — 1990
Associates, General Studies, Cum Laude
Zion High School 1985 — 1987
Diploma
Company To Be Disclosed Later August 2015 - Present
Tweddle Group July 1999 - May 2009
Gale Research July 1995 - May 1998
Cengage Learning June 1990 - May 1998
Gale Research May 1994 - July 1995
Gale Research June 1990 - May 1994
Oakland University February 1989 - December 1989
Oakland University January 1987 - February 1989
U.S. Army Reserve 1983 - 1985
Skills
XML, Software Documentation, SGML, Publishing, Manuals, XSLT, Programming, Training, Perl, Ruby, Editing, Proofreading, Unix, Omnimark, CMS, Data Conversion, Data Analysis, Writing, Typesetting, Tutoring, Technical Writing, Content Management, Project Management, Process Improvement
Education
Wayne State University
Post Bachelor Certificate in Computer Science (PBCS), Computer Science
Oakland University 1985 — 1989
B.A., English
Avondale High School 1980 — 1984
HS Diploma
General Motors September 2013 - Present
Chrysler March 2012 - August 2013
General Motors June 2007 - March 2012
General Motors January 2006 - June 2007
GMAC Insurance August 1998 - January 2006
Gale Research August 1996 - August 1998
Siemens Building Technologies 1994 - 1996
Skills
Strategic Sourcing, Global Sourcing, Supplier Development, Automotive, Purchasing, Forecasting, Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Procurement, Supplier Negotiation, Powertrain, Program Management
Education
Walsh College 1998 — 2002
MS, Finance
University of Detroit Mercy 1990 — 1994
BS, Accounting
Benjamin Street Press January 2007 - Present
Visible Ink Press 1990 - 2006
Gale, a part of Cengage Learning 1990 - 2000
Gale Research October 1979 - December 1989
U.S. Navy September 1971 - August 1975
Skills
Publishing, Editing, Copy Editing, Content Management, Books, Proofreading, Graphic Design, News Writing, Online Publishing, Publications, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Content Development, Team Leadership, Non-fiction, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Leadership
Education
Michigan State University 1977 — 1979
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing
Cengage Learning January 2014 - Present
Cranston Content Solutions, LLC February 2012 - January 2014
Cengage Learning 2009 - September 2011
Cengage Learning January 2009 - September 2009
Cengage Learning August 2008 - January 2009
Cengage Learning October 2007 - July 2008
Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Learning) 2004 - 2007
Thomson Learning 1999 - January 2004
Gale Research 1998 - 1999
Gale Research May 1997 - 1998
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Publishing, Copy Editing, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Editorial, Research, Publications, Content Management, SGML, Content Strategy, Content Development, Academic Publishing, Books, Editing, Copywriting, Technical Writing, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Manuscript, Non-fiction, Fact-checking
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Humanities
Santa Clara County Bar Association March 2013 - Present
Brylowski Design May 2005 - Present
Newmind Group, Inc. January 2012 - March 2013
PRO Services March 2011 - March 2012
Greenleaf Hospitality Group June 2006 - March 2011
Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites - Greenleaf Hospitality Group January 2001 - June 2006
Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites June 2002 - April 2003
Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites July 1999 - June 2002
Gale Research March 1997 - April 1998
Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Mac OS X, Google Apps, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, OS X, Facebook, MailChimp, Flash, HTML/XML, Advanced CSS, Perl, JavaScript, Windows 7, Linux, Ubuntu, Oracle, MySQL, PHP, Web Development, Web Design, Social Networking, Google Docs, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Email Marketing, Blogging, Training, Layout, Marketing, Direct Mail, Press Releases, Joomla, Public Relations, HTML, Graphic Design, SEO, WordPress, Website Development, Creative Direction, Graphics, Publications, Mac, Logo Design, Brochures, Copywriting
Education
San Jose State University 2015 — 2018
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Digital Asset Management
Baker College 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Web Development
University of Michigan 1992 — 1995
English
Western Michigan University - Lee Honors College 1994 — 1994
English
Michigan State University March 2011 - Present
Michigan State University August 2002 - March 2011
Michigan State University September 2004 - June 2008
Ave Maria School of Law July 2001 - August 2002
Ave Maria School of Law June 2000 - June 2001
Mathematical Reviews October 1997 - June 2000
Mathematical Reviews January 1996 - October 1997
Gale Research October 1994 - May 1995
Skills
Library Science, Cataloging
Education
Wayne State University
MLIS, Library and Information Science
University of Michigan-Dearborn
B.A, English
Hendrick Automotive Group December 2009 - Present
Crown Automotive June 2006 - December 2009
Crown Automotive June 2006 - December 2009
Omni Hotels December 2003 - September 2005
Holiday Inn at Patriots Point March 2002 - December 2003
Shaner Hotel Group January 2000 - March 2002
Sodexho Marriott 2000 - 2001
ARAMARK August 1997 - March 2000
aramark 1997 - 2000
Gale Research September 1992 - November 1995
Skills
CRM, Sales Operations, E-commerce, Fundraising, Convention Services, Catering, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Inventory Management, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Customer Service
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 1995 — 1997
AOS, Culinary Arts
Hood College 1965 — 1966
Home Ec
Ramapo Regional High School 1961 — 1965
Graduate, College Prep
ABC-CLIO October 2013 - Present
Northern Lights Writers Group 1995 - September 2013
Omnigraphics 2003 - 2006
Gale Research 1987 - 1995
Gale Group 1987 - 1995
Skills
Editing, Publishing, Copy Editing, Product Development, Publications, Content Development, Academic Publishing, American History, Biography, Book Indexing, Book Writing, Communications, Environmental Research, Environmental Writing, History, Indexing, New Product Ideas, Online Publishing, Primary Documents, Policy Research, Politics, Proposal Writing, Public Policy, Published Author, Reference Books, Reference Publishing, Research Projects, Writing, New Business Development, Web Content, Non-fiction, Books, Freelance Writing, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Feature Articles
Education
Hope College 1981 — 1985
B.A., English
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan November 2013 - Present
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan June 2006 - November 2013
Carolyn Willemsen, LLC January 2005 - April 2006
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan April 1998 - September 2004
Franco Public Relations Group 1996 - 1998
Associated Underground Contractors November 1992 - March 1996
Gale Research April 1992 - November 1992
Publicom 1990 - 1992
Volkswagen 1989 - 1989
Skills
Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Healthcare, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Communications Planning, Health Insurance
Education
Michigan State University 1985 — 1990
BA, Communications, Journalism, PR
Burroughs, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Burroughs Payment Systems February 2010 - October 2012
Unisys June 2001 - February 2010
Unisys January 1999 - May 2001
Unisys January 1997 - December 1998
Unisys January 1995 - December 1996
Unisys February 1989 - December 1994
Gale Research 1984 - 1987
Skills
ERP, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Hyperion Enterprise, Forecasting, Project Management, Budgets, Business Process..., Change Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Project Planning, Outsourcing, Six Sigma, Visio, Strategic Planning, Oracle Applications, Finance, Business Planning, Management
Education
Detroit Catholic Central
Michigan State University
Business, Accounting
University of Detroit
MBA, Finance, General
Michigan Humane Society 2010 - Present
Cengage Learning 2004 - 2010
Thomson Learning 2000 - 2004
Thomson Corporation 1995 - 2000
The Gale Group 1987 - 1995
Gale Research 1974 - 1987
Skills
Content Management, Publishing, Editing, Editorial, Online Publishing, Team Leadership, Change Management, Data Conversion, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Ebooks, Academic Publishing, Technical Writing, Blogging, Books, Content Development, Magazines, Textbooks, Publications, Management, Web Content, Adobe Acrobat, Content Strategy, Copywriting, Fact-checking
Education
Wayne State University 1973 — 1974
English
Indiana University Bloomington 1967 — 1971
BA, English, Psychology
Hutchinson FTS, Inc Programmer AnalystCrittenton Hospital1989 - 1995
Gale Research 1987 - 1988
Skills
JavaScript
Education
Pensacola Christian College 1983 — 1987
BS, Computer Science / Acccounting
Macomb Community College
Web Specialist
Omnigraphics 1990 - 2013
Gale Research 1980 - 1989
Skills
Editing, Publishing, Books, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Publications, Proofreading, Online Publishing, Editorial, Freelance Writing
Education
Beloit College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), French
words + images December 2003 - Present
Staples 2012 - 2015
Midwest Substitute Staffing 2012 - 2014
Boys and Girls Clubs of America 2011 - 2013
Beljan, LTD 2003 - 2003
Gale Group 1997 - 2002
Gale Research 1995 - 1997
Creative Solutions 1994 - 1995
ArborText 1990 - 1992
ArborText 1989 - 1990
Skills
Publishing, Information Architecture, Web Content, Usability, HTML, Accessibility, Wordpress, Agile Methodologies, Usability Testing, Ebooks, publishing, typography, Readability, Content Management, User Interface Design, Training, Copy Editing, Technical Writing, Content Development, Software Documentation, Books
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2002 — 2003
1 year towards masters, Human Computer Interaction
University of Michigan 1982 — 1995
BA, English Language & Literature