Dave White
CURRICULUM VITAE
30 Daniel St
Martinborough-
PROFILE
I am a highly experienced manager of people, projects, and processes. I offer proven skills in relationship management, with experience serving the needs of internal and external stakeholders across a variety of work environments. I offer top-notch writing, editing, design, problem-solving, and project management skills, with decades of experience in content production, visual and written, for all ages and audiences.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
New Zealand Qualifications Authority, Wellington, New Zealand January 2007 – January 2018
Team Leader Editors
Key Responsibilities:
lead team of eight full-time direct reports producing annual deliverables consisting of hundreds of year-end examination materials for all levels of NCEA and for New Zealand Scholarship, including materials in European languages, Asian languages, Braille, and Te Reo Māori
coordinate production of team’s output along multiple timelines (incorporating, beginning in 2016, transition to digital examinations), including delivering regular progress reports and developing contingency plans
manage workflow leading into print runs, ensuring consistent and timely delivery of exemplary material
coordinate production of ancillary materials, such as audiovisuals
perform portfolio duties of a full-time editor (see below)
manage relationships within production team and across multiple internal teams
act as liaison between production team and external vendors on multiple fronts along parallel timelines
lead annual large-scale reviews of production policies and processes across various teams
write reports along a wide range of content areas, for internal and external stakeholders
edit and create content for website; mentor other content creators and editors
advise company-wide website team on communication strategies
manage allocation of copyright permissions for examination materials
provide technical support on systems across multiple teams; keep up-to-date with the latest production technologies and their utility in production processes
serve as public face of team at training workshops for external suppliers
serve as public face of company at HR training sessions.
Key Accomplishments:
improved efficiencies and quality of deliverables, with favorable feedback from stakeholders
reduced costs by streamlining processes and introducing new technologies
protected against loss of institutional knowledge by overseeing development of process documentation
met deadlines despite intense internal and external pressures and delays.
(NZQA) Editor January 2007 – July 2007
managed production of portfolio of examination materials
performed layout and design functions for examination papers – text and images
served as quality assurance for other members of production team, for both content and look-and-feel
produced ancillary materials as needed, e.g. translations, audiovisuals
managed internal and external relationships.
Tri-California Events, Inc., Pacific Grove, CA
Tri-California is one of the most well-respected names in the US triathlon market, producing high-profile events like the Wildflower Triathlons and the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon.
Director of Registration, Coordinator of Publications and PR January 2004 – October 2005
Key Responsibilities:
manage and maintain event registration database, at events and in office
produce entirety of multiple publications (race programs, email newsletters, press releases, and banners)
create entirety of race print programs and participant email newsletters (including writing, editing, and design) for five major events each year
market the company and its events in various capacities, including marketing and public relations
create large banners for each of company’s races
help organise and present adult and youth triathlon training camps and clinics.
Critical Thinking Books & Software, Pacific Grove, CA
CTB&S is an industry leader in the production of critical thinking books and software for the education and at-large learning markets.
Assistant Managing Editor July 1997 – March 2003
Key Responsibilities:
manage multiple publishing and software projects and teams
create content for company website
perform front-line, in-depth quality assurance on software products
create and maintain databases (Access and SQL) to track projects and budgets
serve as liaison between company and print houses while managing multiple, parallel print jobs.
Key Accomplishments:
wrote several books published by company
developed technical writing prototypes for help files and specification documents
developed best practices scheme for technical support for software applications. Streamlined workflow for customer support.
CTB/McGraw-Hill, Monterey, CA
CTB is a major manufacturer of educational assessment materials.
Project Manager, Item Writer/Editor March 1996 – July 1997
Responsibilities: Production of educational testing materials for national and state tests
Visalia Times-Delta, Visalia, CA
The Times-Delta is an award-winning daily newspaper in the heart of California's Central Valley.
Copy Editor/Writer November 1991 – November 1995
Responsibilities: Production of daily newspaper
Arkansas Gazette, Little Rock, AR
The Gazette was an award-winning daily newspaper covering the state of Arkansas and beyond.
Copy Editor/Writer August 1990 – September 1991
Responsibilities: Production of daily newspaper
SPARE-TIME PURSUITS
Social Studies for Kids website
Social Studies for Kids is an educational website, providing a wealth of knowledge for teachers, parents, and students of all ages. The website contains hundreds of articles and fun facts and thousands of links to more information on current events, history, government, geography, economics, archaeology, cultures, and more.
Owner/content creator 2001 – present
Key Responsibilities:
write, edit, publish all materials, including author interviews
design all pages and many graphics; transfer to Web
publish weekly e-zine of material for students and adults.
Key Accomplishments:
regular contributor to SIRS, a worldwide authoritative database of learning materials
across 5,000+ pages, site garners 2.2 million page-views a month
King Arthur: A Man for the Ages website
King Arthur: A Man for the Ages is a website that focuses on the duality of the Matter of Britain, providing research, discussion, and links to for both the historical and the legendary aspects of the Arthurian story.
Owner/content creator 1999 – present
Key Responsibilities:
write, edit, publish all materials
design all pages and many graphics; transfer to Web
Key Accomplishments:
site named Best of the Web by BBC
regularly cited in research papers by both students and adults
King Arthur: Swords and Sorcery, History & Legends
Continuing Education lecture series delivered for Victoria University, Wellington 2015
Robin Hood: Legendary Outlaw
Continuing Education lecture series delivered for Victoria University, Wellington 2016
Civil War to Civil Rights: the African-American Experience
Continuing Education lecture series delivered for Victoria University, Wellington 2017
10 Protest Movements That Changed the World
Continuing Education lecture series delivered for Victoria University, Wellington 2018
10 Expeditions That Changed the World
Continuing Education lecture series to be delivered for Victoria University, Wellington 2018
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Post-graduate work in history and English, University of Kansas, USA
Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, University of Kansas
Diploma, writing for the Web, New Zealand
Tikanga workshop (and continued instruction), NZQA
SKILLS
Technical:
HTML (native and using editors such as DreamWeaver, GoLive)
Javascript
Access, SQL
Silverstripe, a web-based content management system
Mac/PC
Editorial/Marketing:
desktop publishing software (InDesign, PageMaker, Quark, Acrobat)
illustration software (PhotoShop, Illustrator, Freehand)
Microsoft Office
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Author, The First Voyage Around the World, a book about Ferdinand Magellan
Author, The People’s Choice: a Short History of the U.S. Presidential Elections
Marketing Director, Wells Fargo Open, a major tennis tournament
Organiser (lead volunteer), Wellington Wonders, a large group dedicated to enjoying the character and culture of Wellington
INTERESTS
avid long-distance runner, completing 12 marathons
nutrition and exercise physiology
law and political science
astronomy and quantum physics
