Ann Elliott Sherman writing/editing/research San Jos, CA 95112 408.839.3019 annie@ashermaninkslinger.

com HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS Superior writing, editing and communication skills Extensive experience writing and editing in specialized fields for targeted audiences, in print and online Proven ability to successfully work on multiple projects simultaneously EXPERIENCE Editorial Freelance editor: Werner Field, San Jose, CA, 2012: developmental editing of childrens stories Mary Minow, Cupertino, CA, 2012: lecture J Bradley Group, Los Gatos, CA, 2012, online content, press release; 2011: advertorial Silicon Valley Workforce Investment Network, San Jose, CA, 2006: annual report Metro, San Jose, CA, 1997: Best of the Santa Clara Valley special section MACLA, San Jose, CA, 1997: womens writing workshop anthology Video Toaster User, Avid Publications, Sunnyvale, CA. 1994: technical computer animation and video production magazine Copy editor: Metro Newspapers, Inc., San Jose, CA. Full time, 1991 1993; on-call substitute, 19942000: Los Gatos Weekly Times, Saratoga News, Sunnyvale Sun, Cupertino Courier and arts/entertainment section of Metro Proofreader and fact checker: Metro: 19901991. All copy, including ads Freelance Writing Copywriting: Associated Students of San Jos State University, Csar Chavez Community Action Center, Dec. 2005Jan. 2006: mission and vision statements (still in use), brochure, board recruitment and sponsorship letters, pledge card

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Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA), 2003 2005: fundraising literature Teatro Visin de San Jos, 20022003: subscription and promotional brochures Mexican American Community Service Agency, San Jose, 2001: annual report Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Company, 2001: performance description, organizational bio and press release City of San Jose, Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA), 2000: San Jose Arts Incubator program brochure Grant writing: City of San Jose, OCA, Festival, Parade and Celebration grants, 2008 and 2009, Luna Park Chalk Art Festival MACLA, 20032005: Packard Foundation, Valley Foundation, Union Bank, Wells Fargo, Stella B. Gross Charitable Trust, Adobe San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, Spring 2005: Farrington Family Foundation, Bayer Foundation Teatro Visin de San Jos, 2002-2003: Packard Foundation, AMR/American Airlines Foundation, Bank of America Los Lupeos de San Jos, 2003 NEA grant, 2004 City of San Jose OCA operating grant The Collaboratory/San Jos (founding board member), 1998: City of San Jose Public Art program, $10,000 project grant

Art journalism: ARTSHIFT/San Jose, 20082010: Contributing board member Metro, 19922000: art reviews, profiles and feature articles The Museum of California Magazine, Oakland Museum Vol. 23, No. 4, Fall 1999, Second Impressions

Legal Writing Deputy Legislative Counsel: California State Legislative Counsel Bureau, Sacramento, 19811985: Wrote education and school finance legislation, legal opinions, analyses, and legislative histories, advised joint committee on education Legal writer/intern: California Lawyers for the Arts (then called Bay Area Lawyers for the Arts), San Francisco, 1980: Wrote manuscript on contracts for nonlegal audience Ran speakers' bureau and educational programs Research and writing tutor: Boalt Hall School of Law, UCBerkeley, 1980: Moot Court competition advisor and tutor

Other experience Founder, Luna Park Chalk Art Festival, San Jose, 2008; chair 2008, 2009; co-chair 2010; committee member/coach 2011; committee member 2012; Luna Park Arts Foundation board member/Grants & Sponsorship Subcommittee chair, 2013: Conceived, researched and coordinated annual event featuring international chalk artists, local muralists and artists, student teams and walk-up participants. Attendance, participation and sponsorships have doubled each year. Net proceeds benefit arts education in local schools and youth organizations. Development Director: St. Patrick School, San Jose, 1999Fall 2001, part-time Organizing member, seminal strategic planning committee, author/editor of three-year plan Published annual newsletter Working with Alumni Committee, planned and coordinated successful 75th anniversary events netting $60,000 Planned and executed annual volunteer recognition brunch Wrote and administered grants, organized capital improvements using grant funds $5,000 technology assessment and planning grant $2,000 playground improvement grant $5,000 kitchen facilities grant $3,000 art and music program expansion grant Installed and maintained alumni and donor database Administered pledge billing and collection Ex-officio member of School Board Senior library clerk: Santa Clara County Library, Los Altos Branch, Los Altos, CA, 20022007. Patron circulation service, new materials processing, staff supervision. Sales, marketing, small business management Co-owner, Budget Blinds of San Jose North, 20072011: familyowned retail franchise providing complete window coverings service for residential and commercial customers. Sales, marketing, scheduling, customer service, online social and other networking. EDUCATION J.D., Boalt Hall School of Law, UCBerkeley B.S., Human Resource Economics, high honors, UCDavis