Lisa C. Hayden
Espenschade
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LISA C. HAYDEN ESPENSCHADE
SUMMARY OF COMPETENCIES
More than 12 years of professional writing and editing experience with a focus on corporate communications publications. Portfolio includes science articles, brochures, and Website content.
HIGHLIGHTS OF WRITING & EDITING HISTORY
Freelance Writer
Scarborough, ME; July 1998 to present
Corporate writing includes developing and editing promotional and technical texts for Web sites. Write and edit business correspondence and proposals.
Write and edit medical interpreter training newsletters and manuals. Proofread and edited Russian-language materials for distribution to hospital patients.
Write abstracts summarizing English- and Russian-language articles in performing arts journals.
Wrote articles for trade and general interest publications. Hundreds of pieces cover drug discovery, genomics, fuel cells, semiconductors, economic development, and other specialized topics.
Published essay about living in Russia, and service articles about international and Internet job searches.
Wrote 1,400 trivia questions about the 1970s and 1980s for an Internet site.
Write fiction and essays. Write blog, Lizok’s Bookshelf, about Russian literature.
Director, Moscow Office, Institute of International Education
New York, NY/Moscow, Russia; August 1996 to June 1998
Co-edited Returning to Russia book with American Chamber of Commerce in Moscow.
Converted print materials to Internet format for posting on Russian-English Web site.
Program Director, United Way International
Alexandria, VA/Moscow, Russia; July 1993 to October 1994
Oversaw USAID-funded volunteer center and planned volunteer events.
Edited Russian- and English-language newsletters for Russian nonprofit organizations and donors.
Communications Specialist, Hannaford Bros. Co.
Scarborough, ME; July 1990 to August 1992
Wrote and edited copy for annual report, brochures, and newsletters.
Designed and produced publications using desktop publishing.
Assisted Environmental Committee in developing educational programs about environmental issues.
RELATED SKILLS
Perform extensive Internet research. Use Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Internet Explorer.
Work well independently from remote location using e-mail.
Take deadlines seriously and enjoy troubleshooting.
EDUCATION
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Received Master of Arts degree in Russian Literature, August 1989.
Received Bachelor of Arts degree in Slavic Studies, May 1985.
HONORS
Listed in several editions of Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in American Women.
Won CASE Media Fellowship for journalists; participated in marine science program, May 2003.
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