QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
 
Indexing, Cataloging & Library Services
Strong background in library work, reference services, information gathering, database editing, record keeping and data organization including keyword creation and cataloging; freelance book and magazine indexer; specialization in writing English indexes for works translated from German

Research & Fact Checking
Expertise in the use and command of print, database and Internet resources including experience in query writing and search methods used for effective information gathering; extensive background in researching and verifying facts

 

Proofreading & Editing
Strong skills in proofreading and editing for graphics, grammar, spelling, content, style and legal compliance; specialized knowledge in proofreading for correct use of brands and trademarks

 

Foreign Language
Native fluency in German and English; proficient Spanish; some knowledge of French, Italian, Portuguese; knowledge of online linguistic and word reference resources; background in translation

 

Writing
Extensive skills in writing guidelines, procedures, how-to instructional materials, research reports, abstracts and summaries; experience writing resumes, cover letters, job descriptions and professional bios

 

Legal
In-depth knowledge of advertising law and regulatory guidelines; in-depth knowledge of intellectual property law with a specialized background in trademark search, clearance and protection; general knowledge of publishing and publicity law

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

SCHOTT Indexing (2006 – Present)     

Indexer       

 

TIME INC. (2004 – 2009)     

Ad Review Specialist – Copy Acceptance         

Reviewed advertising materials to ensure ads were free of errors and in compliance with standards and guidelines. Evaluated  research claims, content, product information and company specifics. Wrote and created reports on advertising trends, regulatory rules and product specifics.  Proofread ads for style, content and correct use of grammar and trademarks. Managed department research library, subject category files and magazine archive.

Magazines: Time, Life, Entertainment Weekly, People, People en Español, People StyleWatch, Teen People, Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated Kids, SI Latino, In Style, Real Simple, Essence, All You, This Old House, Business 2.0, Money, Fortune, FSB  http://www.timeinc.com

 

LADAS & PARRY  (2001 – 2004)  
Trademark Analyst & Translator – Trademark Watch  

Monitored 12,000+ international trademarks and logos to ensure clients’ brands were not imitated, misused or infringed upon.  Created search keywords to ensure retrieval of phonetic variants, foreign language equivalents, synonymous terms and conceptually related word and image marks. Translated documents from German to English. 

http://tmw.ladas.com/

 

LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL (2002 – 2003)
Library Cataloger 
Classified and cataloged information for books on tape using data from MARC records.    

http://www.lighthouse.org/

 

MTV NETWORKS  (2002 – 2003)
Coordinator, Intellectual Property – Law & Business Affairs

Coordinated the clearance of potential program titles and trademarks for 15+ channels. Conducted preliminary copyright, title and trademark screening scans. Proofread advertisements and licensed marketing materials for correct use of trademarks, logos, and credit lines.

Channels: MTV, MTV2, MTVU, VH1, VH1 Classic Rock, VH Uno, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nick at Nite, TV Land, Noggin, The N, LOGO, Spike TV, CMT

https://jobhuntweb.viacom.com/jobhunt/main/us.asp

 

CT CORSEARCH  (1999 – 2001)
Senior Researcher – Production                
Using a variety of online, database and hard copy resources, researched federal and state trademark, copyright and common law records to create trademark clearance reports.   

http://www.ctcorsearch.com

 

JUPITER RESEARCH  (1998 – 1999)
Marketing List Researcher (Intern)    
Reviewed industry publications to identify and verify new target names used for direct marketing.

http://www.jupiterresearch.com