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Joshua S. Tallent

Objective:

I am always open to new opportunites in e-book and hard copy editing, proofreading, format transformation, and automation.

Skills:  [+]

• Eye for detail, strong work ethic, and desire to learn.
• Proficiency in the automation of editing tasks utilizing Perl and Regular Expressions.
• Proficiency in the use of XHTML and Cascading Style Sheets to produce web pages, e-books, and other media.
• Organization, process evaluation, and the pursuit of projects from inception to completion.
• More than 4 years of management and supervision experience.
• Proficient in the operation of computer applications in a Windows environment, including the highest level of expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point), and technical aptitude.

Experience:  [+]

WORDsearch Corporation

eBook Development Manager   —   November, 2002 – Present

Electronic book and document editing, as well as management of that process and the team involved in it. Working with multiple applications to produce high-quality mark-up in books for publication in the software program produced by the company. Position requires skills in proofreading, grammar, and spelling, utilizing XHTML and STEP (document mark-up languages), and the automation of tasks with macros and regular expressions.

American Campus Communities – Cullen Oaks Apartments

Assistant General Manager   —   July, 2001 – September, 2002

Primary assistance in the initial opening and continuing operation of this 231–unit apartment complex. Duties included direct supervision of ten to fifteen staff members, responding to crisis situations as an on–site manager, managing the development of community events, and assisting in maintaining budget constraints. Duties also included working with office computer and LAN issues, resolving resident issues, maintaining the resident access system, and creating viable procedures and policies for the continuation of quality business.

Century Campus Housing Management – Cambridge Oaks Apartments

Community Assistant   —   May, 2000 – June, 2001

In charge of the total well being of students in this on–campus apartment complex. Included leasing and housing duties, roommate mediation, and various administrative duties.

Adam’s Mark Hotel

Assistant Front Office Manager   —   October, 1999 – May, 2000

Management, administrative, and supervisory duties over the Front Desk and it's operations, including staff training, guest dispute resolution, revenue and cost management, and completion of various projects to improve efficiency and raise customer service standards.

Front Desk Agent   —   May, 1999 – October, 1999

Various duties, including check–in, check–out, cash handling, and customer service.

Education:

University of Houston – Houston, Texas

Completed one year toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in History – 3.52 cumulative GPA

Southwestern A/G University – Waxahachie, Texas – 1999

Associate of Arts degree – 3.71 GPA

Community Christian High School – Orange, Texas – 1997

Ranked 4 out of 20 – 3.94 GPA

 

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