Portfolio of Vicki Stone

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Conscientious, reliable, and prompt proofreader. Experienced learner who loves to assist people in any endeavor.  Many years of experience answering questions using print and online resources.

EXPERIENCE

Summerside Investments. DFW and Houston, Texas – active Professional Investor

  • Apartment investing
  • Property rental and project management

Proofing For Pros, Fort Worth, TX – active Professional Proofreader

  • Proofreading a variety of texts – legal, podcasts, manuscripts
  • Finding necessary corrections in grammar, spacing, punctuation
  • Grit ‘N’ Grace Girls intern – proofreading podcast transcripts
  • Manuscript development team

Research on Target, Fort Worth, TX – active Professional Virtual Assistant

  • Prepares documents and manage correspondence
  • Finds ways to save clients time and money

Hurst Public Library, Hurst, TX Information Specialist

  • Increased participation in the Adult Summer Reading Club by 100%
  • Trained staff and the public to use subscription online databases
  • Planned and implemented public programs
  • Marketed library services in the library and at community events

Euless Public Library, Euless, TX Public Services Librarian

  • Answered reference questions
  • Created marketing signs and handouts
  • Served as liaison for the book club and the Genealogy Association

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Dallas, TX Research Librarian

  • Conducted in-depth researcher using LexisNexis, Factiva, and other Internet resources
  • Disseminated relevant business information for ongoing projects
  • Supervised the Research Technician

EDUCATION

University of North Texas, Denton, TX Master of Science in Library Science

  • GPA 3.9
  • Member of Special Libraries Association

Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

  • GPA 3.75
  • Magna Cum Laude
  • Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honor Society

Transcript Proofreading: Theory and Practice™️, Certificate of Completion

TOOLS

  • Productivity suites:
    • OpenOffice/LibreOffice
    • Google Docs
    • MS Office 365
  • Cloud storage:
    • Dropbox
    • iCloud
    • Google Drive
    • OneDrive
  • WordPress
  • Trello

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

  • 1998 – 2006, Watauga Public Library Board Member
  • 2012, Created an online catalog for the Bear Creek Bible Church Library
  • Sharing book reviews at JosiesBookshelf.com
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