Stacy Hope Alleyne

3449B Elderberry Pl. Waldorf, MD 202.615.8965 (c) stacealleyne@gmail.com Portfolio: http://writingportfoliostacyalleyne.weebly.com

Professional Summary
Experienced professional Editor/Writer/Designer successful in creating and streamlining complex documents for dissemination for various modes of publication. A highly skilled editorial professional, who consistently utilizes creativity and technical savvy to achieve quality and accuracy in written projects.

Career Profile
Professional History Federal Bureau of Investigation The Gazette University of Maryland Skills Copy Editing Interviewing Research Note Taking Writing to Deadline Writing Course Design Blogging HTML, CSS Editorial Experience News lead generation Assign stories to writers Write articles Edit articles, papers and business documents

Writing/Editing Experience
2000-Present Freelance Editor Edit articles, papers, resumes both qualitatively and structurally for grammar, content and style. 20052011 Post Newsweek Media, Inc. Landover, MD Special to the Gazette Cover and write stories for the PG County Gazette. Dining Column-Behind the Plate: researched, interviewed restaurant owners, customers and workers to produce regular articles for column that ran across the state of Maryland . 1998-1998 The Berkley Beacon Boston, MA Writer Cover special topics affecting Emerson community. Write articles as a correspondent for the Berkley Beacon. 1994-1996 The Point News St. Marys City, MD News Editor Generate current and relevant news story ideas. Cover news events and interview appropriate persons involved in those events. Edit articles written by staff writers for grammar, content and style . Write articles for the news section of the campus newspaper. Staff Writer Interview students, faculty and staff weekly on various campus events. Cover, write, and edit numerous articles for the campus newspaper. 2006-2010 New Home Baptist Church Landover, MD Essay Writing Workshop Designer/Facilitator th Create and design hour long essay writing course and presentation for 7th-12 grade students competing for scholarship money in annual essay writing competition.

2005-2007 Literacy Tutor Tutor elementary school students in reading comprehension, fluency and vocabulary. Tutor adult ESL student in reading c omprehension and fluency. Design Experience 2009-Present On Point, Writing, Editing & Design Largo, MD Print and Web designer Design logos, company brochures, business cards, letterhead and websites for non-profit organizations. Create business i dentity for clients using standard design procedure, i.e., initial concept, sketches, wireframes and prototyping. Design and illustrate book covers for clients. Write and edit website copy for client websites. Update client's digital conten t and edit for grammar, structure and style. Manage multiple client needs. Work Experience 2006-2010 Frederick Douglass HS Upper Marlboro, MD English//Language Arts Teacher Create and deliver lessons to 9th and 12th grade students. Write and edit copy for newspaper. Submit copy, photos and ads by deadline for timely yearbook and newspaper production. Teach Read 180/Drama to 9th - 12th grade students. 2004-2006 UMD Office of Summer and Winter Terms College Park, MD Administrative Assistant II Write and edit course highlights to emphasize special course offerings. Write and edit various memorandums for distribu tion to Provost, and deans. Collaborate in the redesign of the summer web site. Reorganize current web site information in a logical and consistent manner. Maintain database of summer contacts, deans and chairs. Schedule and organize meetings for Assistant dean using Corporate Time. Maintain files for department. Responsible for purchasing card charges and reallocation. Process payroll for 100+ faculty and staff 2003-2004 UMD Health Center College Park, MD Office Clerk II Write and edit correspondence for dissimulation to various departments. Schedule appointments for several doctors, nur ses and physician assistants. Maintain student medical charts and provide them to doctors as needed. 1999-2000 Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D.C. Secretary Write, edit and type electronic communications to field offices nationwide. Organize and maintain the Unit Chiefs s chedule. Organize and maintain files for the entire unit. Order office supplies for the unit. Enter and record employee time cards for payroll purposes. Answer and filter incoming calls to the unit. Education Present MA Distance Education UMUC, Adelphi, MD 1997 B.A., English St. Marys College of Maryland St. Marys City, MD 1998 Journalism Emerson College Boston, MA 2000 Law Florida Coastal School of Law Jacksonville, FL

Skills
Excellent writing, editing and communication skills. Experienced with social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn) Experienced blogger (WordPress) Experienced with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook. Experienced with Mac operating system Experienced with SIS, FileMaker Pro, and Corporate Time. Experienced with Adobe Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop and InDesign Typing Speed 73 wpm.