Mary O’Neill
3820 London Rd. Duluth, MN 55804
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I have a decade of experience working on the municipal and state levels in natural resources management. During that
time, I have created, edited and proofread copy for 20+ fact sheets, reports, plans and outreach documents relating to
forestry. I have a strong background in forestry and natural resources and have always had a knack for proofreading. I am
currently working through the “Proofread Anywhere” online course where I am honing my skills and familiarizing myself
with the Chicago Manual of Style (CMOS).
Education
University of Minnesota-
Professional experience
South St. Louis Soil & Water Conservation District; Duluth, MN
Conservation Specialist
Twin Cities
Master of Science, Natural Resources
Science & Management
(emphasis on urban and community forestry)
1/2010-5/2011
Degree awarded on September 30, 2011
University of Wisconsin-Superior
Bachelor of Science, Communications
9/1996-5/2001
Degree awarded May 2001
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Creation of informational fact sheets and outreach documents
relating to forestry for landowners. Edit and proofread documents
for accuracy and clarity.
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Ensure compliance with AP style guidelines and publication procedures.
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Utilize Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Acrobat for document creation, editing and proofreading.
NDSU-North Dakota Forest Service; Lisbon, ND
Community Forestry Specialist
Research for and creation of community forestry documents such as
outreach one-sheets, informational documents, reports, fact sheets
and community forestry management plans.
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Ensure compliance with AP style guidelines and publication procedures.
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Utilize Microsoft Publisher and Adobe Acrobat for document creation, editing and proofreading.
Distributed Proofreaders
Volunteer proofreader
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board; Minneapolis, MN
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
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3/2017-4/2022
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Professional development
Proofread Anywhere Online Course
(current)
5/2022-present
ISA Certified Arborist (MW-6150A)
North Dakota Forest Service (NDFS)
Leadership Council (January 2018December 2020)
Forestry Outreach Coordinator
Seasonal, April/May-October/November
4/2012-11/2016
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Creation of informational fact sheets for kids about trees. Utilized
Microsoft Publisher for document creation.
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Managing and creating content for Elmer the Elm Tree’s (mascot)
social media pages (Facebook, Instagram).
skills
*Microsoft Office Suite
*Google Suite
*Social media & outreach
*Proofreading & grammar
*Communication
*Adobe Acrobat
* Project Management
*Research
