Jane Rose

Experience

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  Modern Art Services Ltd Inc

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  Art Handler

  Ensured safe retrieval of artworks from big auction houses, prepared detailed condition reports, and determined best and safest manner of packing for shipment around world.

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  On Your Own Publications LLC

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Writer and Editor

  Wrote original entries for nightlife and women’s interest guides, as well as instructional pamphlets on subjects ranging from English grammar to yoga to cooking.Managed team of 20+ writers as editor of New York City apartment guide.

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  The New York Times

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2017

  Wrote approximately 180 clear, concise, information- and keyword-dense news abstracts per week in deadline-driven environment, maintaining consistency with both New York Times and Index style.Wrote additional content for Topics pages on nytimes.com. Conducted research using Web, Lexis Nexis, and internal databases to enforce factual accuracy.Appended metadata terms to abstracts and collaborated SEO and taxonomy teams to improve accessibility for readers.Assisted editors in proofing and preparing Index for print publication. Show less

  • Index Compiler

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • News Clerk

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  • Proofreader

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Mental Floss

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Freelance Contributor

  Pitched, researched, and wrote original articles on array of subjects including science, culture, forgotten history, books, and film. Conducted interviews with wide range of interesting people.

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  Columbia University

  Jun 2017 - now

  Assistant Director of Development Research

  Support university development by providing fundraisers with targeted research and insights into potential donors. Help partners clarify their fundraising goals, form strategy, and meet targets. Navigate various research databases and conduct news searches to locate relevant information. Compile findings into clearly-written, confidential profiles and briefings for university president and other high-level officials. Carry out due diligence checks as needed. Proactively identify new prospective donors based on geographic region, areas of philanthropic interest, and other criteria. Request reports from data team, interpret and verify results, and assign capacity ratings. Show less