Etheridge Designs2Production

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KIMBERLY ETHERIDGE
617.784.7067
etheridgedesigns2production@gmail.com
www.etheridgedesigns2production.com 

Freelance Design/Production Artist (2013-present)
Through agencies and independently, provided freelance desktop publishing and word processing services in the Boston and Metro West areas of Boston. Recent Assignments:

  • Support marketing departments at Bose and SeraCare in the migration of files and data to new web site; review and manage edits to new site and correct/update as needed. 
  • Format scientific reports and manuals for global client distribution at SigmaMillipore, Inc., in Bedford, MA.
  • Prepare proposals in response to various RFPs (government, construction, retail, private) including
    the creation of templates, graphics, charts, and tables:
    • analyze RFPs to develop compliant matrices and production checklists
    • edit and integrate new content from multiple authors in response to RFP requirements 
    • coordinate kick-off/lessons-learned meetings
  • Assist in the rebranding and editing of more than 400 company biographies for Boston investment firm.
  • Prepare proposals for submission to Hanscom Air Force Base for a privately owned company in Burlington, MA.
  • Convert library of INDD templates to Word templates for Cambridge-based research firm.
  • Reformat and combine reporting documents for Framingham engineering company.
Etheridge Designs2Production  |  346 Turnpike Road, #4301  |  Westborough, MA 01581  |  617-784-7067
Production Manager (June 2015-February 2016)
Integral member of 5-person Strategic Planning and Proposal Development Team with primary responsibility to plan, document, and execute entire scope of proposal management activities including:
Creation and formatting of proposal template, graphics, charts, tables, and artwork in various applications.
Analyzing RFPs, developing compliance matrixes and production checklists based on customer requirements.
Facilitating interdepartmental meetings, proposal reviews, and writing schedules.
Integrating author edits, reviews, graphics, and images in the technical and cost versions of the electronic and hard copy proposals, including configuring hyperlinks, cross-references, and auto-generated ToCs to produce entire proposal and supporting materials for timely submission to customer. 
Assist with marketing and sales initiatives requiring graphic presentations, brochures, slick sheets, job fair documentation, newspaper ads, and website development and maintenance.
Quantech Services, Inc.  ?  91 Hartwell Ave.  ?  Lexington, MA 02421  ?  T: 781 271 9757
Production Manager (June 2015-February 2016)
Integral member of 5-person Strategic Planning and Proposal Development Team with primary responsibility to plan, document, and execute entire scope of proposal management activities including:
Creation and formatting of proposal template, graphics, charts, tables, and artwork in various applications.
Analyzing RFPs, developing compliance matrixes and production checklists based on customer requirements.
Facilitating interdepartmental meetings, proposal reviews, and writing schedules.
Integrating author edits, reviews, graphics, and images in the technical and cost versions of the electronic and hard copy proposals, including configuring hyperlinks, cross-references, and auto-generated ToCs to produce entire proposal and supporting materials for timely submission to customer. 
Assist with marketing and sales initiatives requiring graphic presentations, brochures, slick sheets, job fair documentation, newspaper ads, and website development and maintenance.
Quantech Services, Inc.  ?  91 Hartwell Ave.  ?  Lexington, MA 02421  ?  T: 781 271 9757
Creation and formatting of proposal template, graphics, charts, tables, and artwork in various applications.
Analyzing RFPs, developing compliance matrixes and production checklists based on customer requirements.
Facilitating interdepartmental meetings, proposal reviews, and writing schedules.
Integrating author edits, reviews, graphics, and images in the technical and cost versions of the electronic and hard copy proposals, including configuring hyperlinks, cross-references, and auto-generated ToCs to produce entire proposal and supporting materials for timely submission to customer. 
Assist with marketing and sales initiatives requiring graphic presentations, brochures, slick sheets, job fair documentation, newspaper ads, and website development and maintenance.
Quantech Services, Inc.  ?  91 Hartwell Ave.  ?  Lexington, MA 02421  ?  T: 781 271 9757
Production Manager (June 2015-February 2016)
Integral member of 5-person Strategic Planning and Proposal Development Team with primary responsibility to plan, document, and execute entire scope of proposal management activities including:
Creation and formatting of proposal template, graphics, charts, tables, and artwork in various applications.
Analyzing RFPs, developing compliance matrixes and production checklists based on customer requirements.
Facilitating interdepartmental meetings, proposal reviews, and writing schedules.
Integrating author edits, reviews, graphics, and images in the technical and cost versions of the electronic and hard copy proposals, including configuring hyperlinks, cross-references, and auto-generated ToCs to produce entire proposal and supporting materials for timely submission to customer. 
Assist with marketing and sales initiatives requiring graphic presentations, brochures, slick sheets, job fair documentation, newspaper ads, and website development and maintenance.
Quantech Services, Inc.  ?  91 Hartwell Ave.  ?  Lexington, MA 02421  ?  T: 781 271 9757
Integral member of 5-person Strategic Planning and Proposal Development Team with primary responsibility to plan, document, and execute entire scope of proposal management activities including:
Creation and formatting of proposal template, graphics, charts, tables, and artwork in various applications.
Analyzing RFPs, developing compliance matrixes and production checklists based on customer requirements.
Facilitating interdepartmental meetings, proposal reviews, and writing schedules.
Integrating author edits, reviews, graphics, and images in the technical and cost versions of the electronic and hard copy proposals, including configuring hyperlinks, cross-references, and auto-generated ToCs to produce entire proposal and supporting materials for timely submission to customer. 
Assist with marketing and sales initiatives requiring graphic presentations, brochures, slick sheets, job fair documentation, newspaper ads, and website development and maintenance.
Quantech Services, Inc.  ?  91 Hartwell Ave.  ?  Lexington, MA 02421  ?  T: 781 271 9757
Proposal Coordinator (July 2011-June 2013)
  • Coordinate the submission of government contracts through government internet portals.
  • Prepare graphic illustrations as needed per proposal via Power Point and Illustrator.
  • Track proposal status through company-wide database (FileMaker Pro).
  • Maintain company website using Dreamweaver.

        Charles River Analytics  |  625 Mount Auburn St. |  Cambridge, MA 02138  |  617-491-3474

        Manager, Creative Services (1995-2008)
        Primary desktop publisher and MSWord expert for international energy research company.

        • Template creation, training, production, and integration into company workflow
          (InDesign and Word templates).
        • Design, format, and produce 4+ color reports and marketing materials.
        • Research and secure printer(s) for all print projects.
        • Manage print schedules from concept to design and print.
        • Assist VP of Marketing in company rebranding of all printed materials.
        • Strong editing and proofing skills.

        CERA  |  55 Cambridge Parkway  |  Cambridge, MA 02142  |  617-866-5992

        Assistant Editor, College Spanish Textbooks (1991-95)

        • Assist Editorial Chief and authors in preparation of manuscript and profit and loss statements.
        • Secure reviewers for manuscripts; prepare reviewer questionnaires; summarize and present results to author, editorial chief, and publisher.
        • Assist in the hiring and management of editorial assistants and production artists.

        Heinle & Heinle  |  20 Park Plaza  |  Boston, MA 02116  |  617-451-1940 

        Administrator/Editor, Latin America Region (1988-91)

        • Translated and submitted reporting documents to the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC.
        • Developed proposals for private donor fundraising for Latin American women's health care and family planning centers.
        • Wrote, edited, and managed the printing of comapany's 4-color newsletter to be distributed as marketing and fundraising material.

        Pathfinder International  |  9 Galen Street, Suite 217  |  Watertown, MA 02472  |  617-924-7200


        E D U C A T I O N

        University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
        Bachelor Degree (Liberal Arts) in Spanish with concentration in Education. 

        Universidad de Granada, Granada, Spain
        Study Abroad Program: Full time student, fall and spring semesters; A- average.


        C O M P U T E R   S K I L L S

        Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver) 
        Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
        FileMaker Pro
        SharePoint
        Oracle
        Windows / Mac


        346 Turnpike Road  |  Unit 4301  |  Westborough, MA 01581

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