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EvansResumeRedactor

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
� Twenty years� experience as a professional writer and editor
� Policy development for state agencies
� Technical assistance for state agency programs and editorial projects
� Detailed and accurate results


SKILLS
Interpersonal Skills Communication Skills Written Skills Collaborative Skills


EXPERIENCE

Planner, Policy Development
Texas General Land Office | Austin TX August 2018 � December 2019
� Analyzed, interpreted, and synthesized complex federal regulations
� Represented the agency at the Texas Emergency Management Conference, 2018, with federal, state, and local agencies; and other organizations
� Recommended procedural changes for efficiency

Policy Development Specialist
Texas Department of Agriculture | Austin TX August 2013 � August 2018
� Researched, interpreted, analyzed, and synthesized complex federal and state regulations for agency programs
� Developed, wrote, revised, and implemented policies, procedures, handbooks, and manuals
� Determined the impact of policy on program operations
� Redesigned the workflow process between Policy and Program
� Represented the agency at the American Commodities Distribution Association�s National Annual Conference, 2013 � 2017
� Provided technical assistance to staff and to program subcontractors

Head Proofreader
Diocesan Publications | Austin TX May 2012 � August 2013
� Proofread content
� Created and maintained a procedure manual and a style guide
� Compiled and analyzed data to track project development
� Coordinated unit workflow

Owner and Director
Austin Editorial | Austin TX 2000 � 2012
� Coordinated, wrote, and edited materials for the educational publishing industry
� Assessed the discrete skills of writers and editors to determine their role in a project
� Hired writers and editors according to project requirements
� Oversaw projects among contract editors and writers
� Obtained and provided approvals of materials