Richard D. Gelina

Qualifications

Comprehensive experience in word processing, wirting, editing, proofreading, design, and page layout in preint and electronic media.

Computer skills

Skilled in purchase negotiations and installation of computer systems for publishing.

Experience

• Format financial statements, proposals, letters, etc., according to stylistic standards
• Update documents in preparation for new year's statements
• Design, code, and maintain HTML-based online training and procedures manuals
• Write HTML code for quarterly e-newsletter
• Develop macros for word processing templates
• Edit and proofread newsletters, brochures, presentations, etc.

• Edited and proofread educational, motivational, and research publications
• Coordinated project scheduling between multiple departments
• Instructed new personnel in editing techniques and use of computer software
• Maintained records on copyright matters and produced reports for director of publications
• Recruited freelance writers and photographers, assigned freelance projects, and maintained records and correspondence with freelance writers and photographers
• Covered events photographically and journalistically
• Developed and instituted procedures that allowed the publications office to consistently meet deadlines, correcting a prior problem area
• Increased magazine circulation by 12 percent

• Developed, designed, and edited the agency's local newsletter
• Assigned all writing projects
• Shot needed photographs
• Designed and created all graphic elements for the newsletter

• Photograph school and church events and weddings, location and studio portraits for families, individuals, and executives