Mary L Neal
1521 Manley Ave.
N. Charleston, SC 29405
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2010/6/1
SUMMARY
Investigative and general journalist, writer, editor, proofreader, desktop
publisher, researcher, interviewer, coordinator and documentation specialist.
Able to describe a variety of subjects for all audiences including marine
science, environmental issues, biotechnology, naval correspondence, government
regulations, marketing, curriculum, hard news and feature stories.
Create newspapers, web materials, publications, white papers, proposals,
manuals, fact sheets, newsletters and public relations material.
Project manager, program leader, problem solver, communications and outreach
specialist, web content manager, and mentor.
EXPERIENCE
Present: Environmental Education Coordinator and Project Manager, Michaux
Conservancy, North Charleston, SC.
Write, illustrate and update social media sites. Write environmental curriculum
and grantsManage projects and create environmental programs. Civic engagement
leader and community organizer. Fundraiser and event planner. Recruit, train, and
coordinate volunteers. Working under Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA).
10/2007 to 11/2008; Science Writer/Technical Editor; NOAA's Center for Coastal
Fisheries and Habitat Research, Beaufort, NC.
Lead editor in charge of items submitted by 82 scientists. Researched, analyzed,
translated, organized, rewrote, formatted and edited rough draft material to
explain scientific research for a variety of internal and external audiences.
Assigned stories and negotiated changes. Wrote original news articles, press
releases, outreach materials, web content, and feature stories. This was a
one-year contract position.
2/2006 to 2/2007; Housing Coordinator; Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point,
NC
Gathered and evaluated information to write and edit reports concerning,
occupancy, renovation and furniture distribution for 17 barracks plus two hotels.
Served as administrative assistant in charge of executive correspondence and
distribution of housing allowances. A one-year contract position.
9/2001 to 1/2006; Marine Science Report Writer and Social Researcher; North
Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries, Morehead City, NC
Gathered, entered and analyzed survey data to write technical reports and
environmental assessments for the NC Fisheries Commission. Used desktop
publishing, editing and internet research skills to produce publications,
reports, manuals and public relations materials. Interviewed thousands of
commercial fishermen to gather data concerning fishing rules and regulations.
Served as liaison between seafood sellers and government regulators.
10/1998 to 8/2000; Interviewer; U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the
Census
Collected social and economic data. Analyzed data to write and submit
socioeconomic reports. Conducted face-to-face and telephone interviews
8/1994 to 3/1998; Marketing Writer/Desktop Publisher; Graystone Graphics, Nixa,
Missouri
Designed, wrote, edited and proofread catalogs, newsletters and pamphlets by
combining word processing, desktop publishing, graphics and photographic skills.
11/1992 to 07/1994 Feature Writer/Editor; Branson Daily News, Branson Missouri
Conducted interviews and researched information to create award-winning feature
and business stories. Wrote feature and tourist/travel stories. Edited and
performed layout of monthly travel magazines. Fast-paced, deadline-oriented
position.
09/1986 to 08/1991 Reporter, Mountain Democrat, Placerville, California
Investigated, wrote and edited award-winning stories that focused on government
and business, crime, fires, and other emergencies. Fast-paced, deadline-oriented
position.
EDUCATION
California State University at Chico, California, 1985; BA in Communications,
Journalism major, History minor. Graduated magna cum laude, GPA 3.89 out of 4.0.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with most Macintosh and PC software including Quark, Publisher, Front
Page, Photoshop, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Illustrator, Freehand, and
Outlook.
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