Carrie Patrick

SKILLS

• 12 years of writing/editorial experience for print and web
• All aspects of magazine production, planning and budgeting
• Outstanding writer, copy editor and proofreader. Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
• Competent graphic designer (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Innovative in support of print magazine with e-newsletters, web and social media
• SEO and usability
• Website design and maintenance (HTML, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL)
• Database design and administration (Oracle, Access)
• Familiar with all aspects of magazine production and planning
• Basic accounting; annual budget planning and tracking
• Familiar with Audit Bureau of Circulations procedures
• Photography

EXPERIENCE

• Editor, Associated Skin Care Professionals, Golden (March 2011-present)
• Social Media Manager, AAA Colorado, Denver (Sept. 2010-March 2011)
• Managing Editor, EnCompass Magazine, Denver (Nov. 2004-Sept. 2010)
• Acting Editor-in-Chief, EnCompass Magazine, Denver (Jan.-Aug. 2008)
• Office Manager and Webmaster, Colorado Foundation for Water Education, Denver (Apr. 2003-Nov. 2004)
• Production Administrator (temp contract for a major project), Datamail, Auckland, New Zealand (Sept. 2002-Jan. 2003)
• RNZ Coastguard sea search & rescue crew member; Fuller’s Ferries deckhand; Spirit of Adventure Trust sail trainer & outdoor education instructor. Auckland, New Zealand (Aug. 2001-Aug. 2002)
• National Senior Editor, MSN Communities web portal, nineMSN. Auckland, New Zealand (May 2000-June 2001)
• Editor, official America’s Cup 2000 website. Quokka Sports, San Francisco and New Zealand (Sept. 1999-March 2000)
• Assistant Editor & Art Director, Dive New Zealand magazine. Auckland, New Zealand (Sept. 1996-Aug. 1999)
• Editorial Assistant & Graphic Designer, Dive New Zealand magazine. Auckland, New Zealand (Jul. 1995-Aug. 1996)
• Editorial Assistant (temp contract), Geothermal Energy NZ Ltd. Auckland, New Zealand (1995)

EDUCATION

• Certificate in Database Administration (2007, University of Denver, USA)
• MA in English Literature (1998, University of Auckland, New Zealand)
• BA in English and Spanish (1993, University of Auckland, New Zealand)
• Various trade qualifications in aviation and maritime industries (no longer current); advanced first aid.

Please email me if you are interested in seeing a more detailed résumé.