April Davis
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Oakton, VA

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I am a MLIS Librarian and Published Writer with over 12 years experience in Resume Writing, Publications, and Research Experience.

I am also a skilled grant writer and researcher and have written grants for: The National Endowment for the Humanities, The National Teaching Challenge, and the ALA Carnegie Whitney grant.

My undergraduate degree is in Cultural Anthropology and Literature and I enjoy writing book reviews, novels, and poetry.

CONTACT INFO:
Ms. April Davis, (571) 337-8098
email: aprildavislibrarian@yahoo.com
business website:
http://www.resumes-professional.com
Resume, Writing, Research, Inc.
"Inspired by the Art of Business"

Profile Summary:
Resume Writing, Writer, Creative Writing Oakton, VA
Job Searches, Job Coaching Oakton, VA
Grant Writing Oakton, VA
Book Reviews, Reader's Guides Oakton, VA
Librarian Oakton, VA
Archivist Oakton, VA
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Work Experience:
April Davis
Oakton, Va 22124
(571) 225-0725
aprildavislibrarian@yahoo.com
http://www.resumewritingresearch.com

WRITER & RESEARCHER

Professional Summary:

Writer: Professional published writer with 12 years of experience and a portfolio that includes: technical and training documentation and presentations, grants, news articles, press releases, radio broadcasts, web content, corporate business letters, speeches, query letters, marketing and advertising materials, informational brochures, book reviews, and reader’s guides for international Fortune 500 Companies, government agencies, non-profits, the private sector, and literary publications.

Researcher: I am also an experienced Research and Reference Librarian in both print and digital formats, as well as, specialized electronic databases, skilled at: analyzing information, compiling research reports, and presenting findings.


Professional Experience:

User Instruction & Training, Policies and Procedures, Technical Presentations, &
Informative Literature for:
• Technical: Databases, Systems, Software, Platforms, Trainings
• Corporate Newsletters
• Manuals & Guides
• Web Content for Business Intranets & the Internet
• Proposals

Grants for:
• The National Endowment for the Humanities
• The National Challenge Teaching Grants
• Carnegie Whitney Applicant
• Non-Profit/Private Sector

Press Releases for:
• National Newspapers
• Local Newspapers
• Radio Stations
• Government Agencies

Books Reviews for:
• The Library Journal
• The Shy Librarian

Speeches for:
• Toastmasters
• 1993 Honorable Mention in NVCC Speech Contest

Clientele: BIA, AARP, AOL, ITT Technical Institute, EPA, Americorps, Reed Business, and Fortune 500 Companies
Education:
MLIS, Masters of Library & Information Science, Louisiana State University, 2002.
B.A., Bachelors of Arts, Anthropology & Literature, Marlboro College, 1997.
A.A., Associates of Arts, Liberal Arts & Creative Writing, Northern Virginia Community College, 1995.
Certificate, Society of American Archivists, Establishing a Business Archives, 2007.
Certificate, Society of American Archivist, Archives Introduction & Principles, 2006.
Certificate, Desktop Publishing/PageMaker, 1995.
Organizations / Affilations:
Professional Published Book Reviewer for International Library Publications, including: “The Library Journal”, 2002-Present.
ToastMasters, TASC Group, Sergeant at Arms & member, Present.
English Tutor, ESL tutor, Business Writing tutor, 1998-Present.
American Library Association, Carnegie Whitney Grant applicant, 2003.
Louisiana State University, Jimmy Hoover Scholarship Winner, 2002.
American Library Association, member & new roundtable member, 2000-2004.
Northern Virginia Women’s Center Scholarship Winner, 1994.
English as a Second Language Teacher/Tutor, Northern Virginia Community College Writer’s Center, 1994-1995.
My Skills

Resume Writing, Writer, Creative Writing

Category: Writing / Journalism
Keywords for this Skill
Resume Writing, Federal Resumes, Standard Resumes, CV, KSA's, Job Coaching, Resumes, Job Search, Speech Writer
Description
Professional Resume Writer-12 years experience
all industries and career tracks-mid, senior, VP, entry
Federal Resumes & KSA's
Standard Resumes
Free job search w/service
Cover Letters
Relevant Education / Credentials
MLIS Library & Information Science BA Cultural Anthropology & Literature
Years Experience: 12

Job Searches, Job Coaching

Category: Services
Keywords for this Skill
Resume Writing, Resumes, Cover Letters, Jobs, Job Coaching, Federal Resumes, KSA, Job Search
Description
Professional Resume Writer-12 years experience
all industries and career tracks-mid, senior, VP, entry
Federal Resumes & KSA's
Standard Resumes
Free job search w/service
Cover Letters
Relevant Education / Credentials
MLIS Library & Information Science BA Cultural Anthropology & Literature
Years Experience: 12

Grant Writing

Category: Business
Keywords for this Skill
Grant Writing, Resume Writing, Resumes, Cover Letters, Jobs, Job Coaching, Federal Resumes, KSA, Job Search
Description
Professional Resume Writer-& Grant Writer, 12 years experience
all industries and career tracks-mid, senior, VP, entry
Federal Resumes & KSA's
Standard Resumes
Free job search w/service
Cover Letters
Relevant Education / Credentials
MLIS Library & Information Science BA Cultural Anthropology & Literature
Years Experience: 12

Book Reviews, Reader's Guides

Category: Art / Creative
Keywords for this Skill
Resumes, Resume Writing, Creative Writing, Novels, Poetry, Short Stories, Book Reviews, Query Letters
Description
Professional published writer by international and national literary publications and MLIS librarian provides: letters to press agents, book reviews for publication, reader's guides, web content, press releases, query letters, creative writing: poetry, short stories, writer's groups,
Relevant Education / Credentials
MLIS Library & Information Science BA Cultural Anthropology & Literature
Years Experience: 12

Librarian

Category: Science / Research
Keywords for this Skill
Professional Research Databases-business & academ
Description
Professional Research Librarian, 12 years experience
Relevant Education / Credentials
MLIS Library and Information Science BA Cultural Anthropology
Years Experience: 12

Archivist

Category: Science / Research
Keywords for this Skill
Archives Preservations Multimedia Conservation
Description
1 + year professional archives experience
Relevant Education / Credentials
Society of American Archivists: Establishing a Business Archives Introduction to Archival Principles and Theories
Years Experience: 1
April Davis is located in Oakton, VA 22124 and has the following skills: Resume Writing, Writer, Creative Writing, Job Searches, Job Coaching, Grant Writing, Book Reviews, Reader's Guides, Librarian, Archivist
Resume Writing, Federal Resumes, Standard Resumes, CV, KSA's, Job Coaching, Resumes, Job Search, Speech Writer, Resume Writing, Resumes, Cover Letters, Jobs, Job Coaching, Federal Resumes, KSA, Job Search, Grant Writing, Resume Writing, Resumes, Cover Letters, Jobs, Job Coaching, Federal Resumes, KSA, Job Search, Resumes, Resume Writing, Creative Writing, Novels, Poetry, Short Stories, Book Reviews, Query Letters, Professional Research Databases-business & academ, Archives Preservations Multimedia Conservation
Writing / Journalism, Services, Business, Art / Creative, Science / Research
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