Sam S. Jackson
1217 Gilson Street #3
Madison, WI 53715
608-251-1078
s_jack2k@hotmail.com

Objective
To find challenging, rewarding work that both engages and enhances my skills; to build a garage; to write a good book.

Education
BA, English/Creative Writing
University of Wisconsin at Madison

Employment
Present: Administrative Assistant, Promega Corporation, Madison
Duties: Copy permission, revising technical writing documents, production assistance with Promega Notes magazine.

1999-2000: Assistant Editor, Office of University Publications, UW-Madison
Duties: Editing, writing, and proofing copy for a variety of brochures, pamphlets, books, and magazines.

1997-1999: Administrative Assistant, Computer Systems Lab, UW-Madison
Duties: Purchasing, bookkeeping, and inventory control related to computer equipment. Maintenance of certain databases, minimal hardware support.

Awards
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

University Bookstore Award for Excellence in Creative Writing

Cy Howard Award for Best Senior Thesis in Creative Writing

Skills
Writing and editing experience related to production, copy, informational, and fictional pieces; very limited scientific editing.

Computer experience including advanced proficiency with a personal computer; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and QuarkXPress; Internet savvy; familiarity with UNIX operating system, and a medium comfort level with HTML and JavaScript; ability to troubleshoot applications and diagnose hardware problems.

Administrative experience including filing, bookkeeping, purchasing, scheduling, and notetaking. An advanced familiarity with office procedures and a high degree of adaptability to unique situations.

References
David Parter, Associate Director at Computer Systems Lab, UW-Madison
608-262-2389

Linda Kietzer, Senior Editor at Office of University Publications, UW-Madison
608-262-8278

Ron Kuka, Program Director of Creative Writing Program, UW-Madison
608-263-3374