Aptitudes

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)

Intermediate-Advanced speaking, writing, and listening.

Spanish

Basic reading. Basic speaking and listening.

Editorial

Copyediting & Styleguides

Light, medium, and heavy editing. Substantive edits. Proofing. AP Style, WIRED Style, Chicago Manual of Style, and APA Style.

Technical

Operating Systems & Software

Windows and OS X. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and FileMaker.

Design & Publishing

Adobe PhotoShop, PageMaker, InDesign, Illustrator, and Quark Copy Desk 2.0. Dreamweaver, HTML, CSS, and Internet. Articulate Presenter (WSIWYG flash editor). Ektron (web content management). Currently learning PHP.

Free Time

Media

New York Times, National Public Radio, Good Magazine, Hyphen Magazine, Health Affairs, Foreign Affairs, and InStyle.

Hobbies & Likes

Yoga, kickboxing, and wushu. "30 Rock" and "The Office." Sake nigiri, water, and ramen.

Education

Degrees earned and course requirements, with divisions by area of study.

Certifications

Professional programs and certifications completed for freelance and service work.

Aptitudes

Skills and competencies gained since 1984, hobbies included.