Dawn Burnell

Berkeley, CA 94709

Dawn.burnell@gmail.com

Work Experience

·         Quick Trading: Editorial Assistant (May 2006 – current)

-        Wrote sections for upcoming book based on research

-        Researched topics for upcoming book, presented information to the author, and archived research and manuscript notes

-        Proofed manuscripts, ad copy, and communications for content

-        Created marketing and ad copy

-        Authored and edited fundraising letters resulting in over $250,000 raised

-        Organized, annotated, and filed physical and electronic photographic records, as well as Photoshop editing of photographs to be used in upcoming articles or books

-        Interfaced with distributors for upcoming titles and backlist

 

·         AP Pharma: Research Associate II  (2003-2006)

-        Lead several projects to increase understanding of the product and to transfer that IP to others

-        Authored detailed reports of all syntheses and forecast future hypothesis based on current trends


·         Signature BioScience: Research Associate I (2002-2003)

-        Wrote reports on progress biweekly and participated in team meetings to plan future work

-        Synthesized clinical candidates and intermediates in high purity, good yields and per deadlines


·         Locus Magazine: Editorial Assistant (Summer 2000) 

-        Organized and shelved 100-300 books/month received by the magazine for use

-        Proofed magazine content, created short content to spec, and organized monthly content

-        Organized financial records, filed financial and photographic records

-        Communicated with advertisers, contributors, subscribers and authors


Freelance Writing

·         PrimoTechnology Magazine: Contributing Editor (2006)

­     Wrote video game reviews and feature articles, including articles on Titan Quest, Guild Wars, and the PAX Report. Sample: http://primotechnology.com/issues/005/13/pax.html

­     Contributed to online Magazine’s design and direction

 

·         Speculative Literature Foundation (SLF): Press Secretary (2004 - 2005)

­     Served as press contact for the SLF

­     Announced grants, contests, awards and SLF news to a wide distribution list

­     Press Releases can be found at: http://www.speculativeliterature.org/news_index.php


·         Tangent Online Reviewer (2004)

­     Read SF/F magazines featuring short fiction and wrote reviews of each story within a 1 week deadline

­     Sample: :http://www.tangentonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=404&Itemid=259


Computer Skills

Windows (98 – XP), Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop 7.0 CSE, Adobe Acrobat, Tortoise SVN

 

Education

·      BS Chemistry - University of California: Davis June 2002, Graduated with Highest Honors

·      Livermore High School 1998, Valedictorian

 

References available upon request