LORNA D. MCLEOD 1702 Adkins St. #1 * Eugene, Oregon 97401 Phone (541) 684-4866 or 543-6189 E-mail: lm1170f08@westpost.

net Professional Experience 9/10 - Present Office Specialist, Child & Family Center, University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 2003 - 2007 Editor/Writer, Freelance, for biotech, nonprofit and real estate ind ustries * obtained and fulfilled numerous contract writing and editing projects for the biotech industry * reviewed and edited marketing materials for clients * conducted interviews and research to write, ghost- write, and edit articles fo r industry periodicals * prepared a variety of educational and promotional materials for clients - from PowerPoint presentations to print articles. 2006 - 2007 Managing Editor, Eugene, Oregon Informa Healthcare, BioExecutive International * coordinated all writing and design activities, systems, and schedules * published a monthly trade magazine for the biotechnology industry * conducted daily research in a variety of media and industry sources to generat e ideas and find resources for articles * fostered contacts with industry professionals and leaders * developed sources and promote the objectives of the publisher * identified appropriate authors and assigned articles * tracked progress of articles and managed project schedules * negotiated steps necessary to acquire bylined articles * edited internal and external submissions prior to publication * supervised graphic artists and other staff * created and managed a database of topics, source materials, and contacts * wrote and edited articles based on interviews, press releases, research, and o ther sources * served as liaison between production and editorial departments * traveled to professional conferences and industry trade shows to promote the m agazine * fostered collaborative relationships in support of the publication

2003 - 2006 Stronglite, Planned Parenthood, Mobility International Office Manager, Administrative Support * wrote and edited educational, promotional, and staff development materials * performed communications and/or administrative support functions * copyediting brochures, web content, educational articles, and other materials designed for both internal and external users * designed and edited PowerPoint presentations * coordinated various projects with graphic designers and printers * developed and maintained resource databases * supported executives in grant writing and related fundraising communications a ctivities * took and transcribed meeting minutes and transcribed other materials from tape d dictation * arranged travel for staff and visitors * handled multi-line phones and greeted visitors * kept inventory and ordered supplies for one or more facilities

1999 - 2003 Advanstar Communications, BioPharm International Managing/Associate/Assistant Editor * assumed progressively increasing editorial responsibilities for this publisher of international business-to-business magazines * maintained oversight of publication schedules, tracking deadlines, recruiting authors, soliciting contributions, and lending editorial support * coordinated ongoing communication and peer review activities with a 30 member Editorial Advisory Board * made numerous decisions on content, style and layout of publications * authorized articles for final publication or returned them for rewrites * coordinated graphic design and art acquisition * supervised three editors and numerous authors * planned and organized special events such as Editorial Advisory Board meetings * received the Chairman's Award for Outstanding Service for providing exceptiona l leadership after the unexpected departure of key personnel. AREAS OF EXPERIENCE OR STUDY Periodical Writing/Editing Community/Public/Media Relations Marketing/Promotional Materials Communications Management Content/Style Editing Fundraising/Development Aid Multiple Source Research Strategies Grant Writing Assistance Interviewing Techniques Mission/Vision Statements Copyediting/Proofreading Spanish (Intermediate) Human Services Publication/Journalism Staff Training/Supervision Technical Writing Organizational Development Project Management Budget/Cost Control Proposal/Assignment Development Policy/Procedure Development Education Southern Oregon University, Ashland, Oregon Bachelor of Arts in Humanities w/Emphasis in Human Communication 1995 Additional Coursework In Grant Writing Accounting Publishing & Presentation Software Time & Project Management Workplace Communications Conflict Resolution Human Services Generational Poverty Issues