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Thomas M. Pender

Thomas M. Pender

Freelance Writing/Editing/Proofreading

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    CEO/Editor in Chief, nerDictionary.com

  • Education

    • Waterford-Kettering H.S.

      1981 - 1984
      High school diploma English/Math

      Activities and Societies: Track, Advanced Placement English Academic scholarships, graduated Cum Laude

    • Williams Lake Elementary

      1975 - 1978

    • Michigan State University

      1984 - 1989
      BA Journalism/Public Relations English, Math, History

      Activities and Societies: Member and newsletter co-editor, Public Relations Student Society of America (MSU chapter). Academic scholarships, 1984-1989. Freedom Writer, Amnesy International. Member, Public Relations Student Society of America

    • Miller-Motte Technical College-Macon

      2012 - 2014
      Certificate Medical Billing and Coding 3.91

      Activities and Societies: Externship at New Vision Family Eyecare Center, Perfect Attendance Awards (2), Dean's List (8), and Medical Billing and Coding Student of the Quarter. Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS), Perfect Attendance accommodations (2 quarters), Dean's List (6 quarters), Medical Billing and Coding Student of the Quarter.

  • Experience

    • RedPen Editing Services

      Sept 1989 - now
      Freelance Writing/Editing/Proofreading

      I write/edit/proofread any and all types of written material. Past experience with novels, theses, scientific writing and technical writing.

    • Proctor Financial, Inc.

      Jan 1991 - Jan 1994
      Office Services

      Mail Processing and Distribution, Cash handling and bank deposits, Switchboard.

    • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Editorial Assistant

      Editing of physicians' procedure papers.

    • LTD Commodities

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Copywriter/Proofreader

      Copy writing and editing for mail-order print catalog.

    • Support Systems Associates, Inc.

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
      Technical Editor

      Editing of U.S. Air Force technical orders.

    • Bowne & Co., Inc.

      May 2004 - May 2008
      Proofreader

      Proofreading of financial documentation from many clients, prior to their filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Position required strict confidentiality, expert attention to detail, and knowledge of style and filing guidelines.

    • Conley and Associates, Inc.

      Oct 2008 - Feb 2009
      Quality Assurance

      Quality Assurance writer/editor for military contractor. Worked on technical manuals for new equipment. Security clearance up to and including Secret. Also worked on project for the Georgia Dept. of Education, using Kurzweil 3000 software to transfer written-word textbooks to audio tracks for visually impaired students.

    • Books A Million

      Jun 2009 - Nov 2009
      Bookseller

      Customer service, Customer assistance, Cashier, Cash handling, Stock management

    • MyTown Magazine

      Oct 2009 - Aug 2010
      Copy Editor/Writer

      I edited incoming stories for the magazine, created headlines for stories, and posted them on the magazine's website.

    • Rubber Chicken Soup

      Nov 2009 - Jan 2014
      Creator/Writer

      Daily (Mon-Fri) posts, which include Monday Poetry, Tuesday Tens, Wednesday Curiosities, Thursday Reflections, and Friday Reviews.

    • Ross Stores, Inc.

      May 2011 - Jun 2013
      Markdown Team/Recovery

      Markdown of merchandise via scanning and repricing per database pricing updates. Recovery of store merchandise, involving returning merchandise to proper locations and organizing/straightening/positioning of products.

    • Aquent

      Oct 2011 - Nov 2014
      Proofreading Temp

      Proofreading of United Parcel Service's (UPS's) annual price list at Realm Advertising.

    • Outspoken Entertainment

      May 2013 - Aug 2015
      Trivia Host/DJ

    • Bass Pro Shops

      Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
      Customer Service Representative

    • NerDictionary.com

      Feb 2015 - now
      CEO/Editor in Chief

      Our goal is to be the internet's most trusted source for all things nerdy.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

      Jun 2014

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas M. Pender
      Medical Billing and Coding Student of the Quarter Miller-Motte Technical College, Macon, GA Jul 2013 I was named Student of the Quarter for Spring Term (April - July) 2013 by the Head of the Medical Billing and Coding Department.