Antonia M. Zakarija815.519.9434 [email protected]Overview Bright and motivated technical communicator seeking an opportunity to apply writing, editing, and computer software skills in a challenging and creative environment. Excellent listener and communicator with the patience and understanding required for teamwork. An organized and thorough individual who takes pride in her work. Software skills include: Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Suite, Adobe, and XML & Content Management. Background in directing an improv comedy troupe mirrors abilities to lead, laugh, and think on her feet. Work Experience 2010 – PresentLandlord/Property Manager , Self-Employed (Part-Time)Primary responsibilities include: tenant interaction and correspondence, management of finances and building upkeep, advertisement of vacant units, and coordination of building renovations and remodeling projects. Fall ’11 Editor , Josephinum Aca demy Textual and visual editing of the 2012 brochure for the all-girls Catholic high school (using InDesign). Summer ’11Marketing Intern , 2 Point Perspective Arch itectural FirmPR writing and correspondence, inter-office communications, file management, and handbook creation and maintenance. Winter ’11Editor/Videographer , Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation Taught members of the Bickerdike tech team how to create their own digital stories in Final Cut Pro. Education2010-2012 DePaul University Master of Arts , Writing, Rhetoric, & Discourse Concentration in Professional & Technical Writing Relevant coursework includes: XML and content management (in progress), digital storytelling in Final Cut Pro, technical writing, technical editing, and teaching writing. 2006 – 2010 University of Wisconsin – Madison Bachelor of Science , English Relevant Activities 2012 – PresentMember , Chicago Women in Publishing2011 – PresentMember , Society for Technical Communication 2010 – PresentStudent , Second City ConservatoryStudying improv and sketch comedy in Second City’s Conservatory program. 2007 – 2010 Director , The Understudies Improv Troupe Direct bi-weekly rehearsals and monthly performances of UW-Madison’s only short-form improv comedytroupe. Skills Final Cut Pro X: video & audio editing XML & Content Management: novice Adobe InDesign & Adobe Suite: novice Microsoft Office Suite PC & Mac capable MLA & Chicago Manual of Style