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Kim Markesich - resume

 

Kim Colavito Markesich, writer

Work Experience:

1993 to present: freelance writer

1994 to present: feature writer, The University of Connecticut College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Journal newspaper. Responsible for interviews, research, writing, editing.

1995, published, Retail Florist Manual, a practical guide to the retail florist business, 176 pages. Stipes Publishing, Champaign, Illinois.

1995-1996: feature correspondent, The Middletown Press, Health and Science and Woman section. Responsible for creating story ideas, writing, research, and developing a network of contacts in the medical/science communities.

1994 to 1996: editor and publisher of Allergy Aware newsletter, a consumer publication addressing allergies, chemical sensitivity, and environmental issues. Responsible for research, writing, editing, design, and layout utilizing Mac OS, Adobe Pagemaker, and Microsoft Word.

Other writing credits include: Family Motor Coaching Magazine, Green Profit Magazine, UConn Traditions magazine, Hort Impact, UConn Outreach, Middlesex Business Review, Allergy Alert.

1981-1991, co-owner, of a full-service retail floral business. Knowledge of design, sales, marketing, purchasing, advertising, accounting, shop design, and management. FTD Master Designer certification.

Education

University of Connecticut 1993, Bachelor of Science; 1978 two-year certification, Floriculture.

Continued Education

Capital Community College, 2004, Creating Web Pages; Introduction to Dreamweaver MX.

Middlesex Community College, 2002, A to Z Grantwriting.

Shelton School of Floral Design, Houston Texas, 1984, floral design and management.