Zena Bardonnay

Experience

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  Montana State University Leadership Institute

  Sept 2003 - Feb 2006

  Resourceful and engaged publicity organizer for educational community events. Highly motivated copy editor and writer for key revenue-generating publications. Key accomplishments:- Edited two editions of university’s bestselling day planner; supervised 2006 presale: 23 percent sales increase from 2005.- Wrote introduction speeches for Montana’s lieutenant governor, MSU president, TIAA director of client services, and Leadership Institute staff; 20+ campus-wide and organizational listserv emails; more than 75 publicity articles for local, regional and student newspapers; three NPR spots.- Managed student staff and hired one new associate. Show less

  • Senior Associate & Lead Editor

    Oct 2004 - Feb 2006

  • Associate & Lead Editor

    Sept 2003 - Oct 2004
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  Studer Law Office

  Apr 2005 - Feb 2006

  Legal Aid
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  ECivis, Inc.

  May 2006 - Oct 2007

  Quality Assurance Analyst

  Skilled at polishing content and correspondence. Highly experienced in cross-referencing complex fiscal information. Strong ability to edit for mechanical consistency and correct grammar, usage, and diction. Key accomplishments:- Copyedited and published 150–180 HTML-coded grant funding analyses and an average of eight press releases per month, in addition to marketing materials, on or before the deadlines.- Assembled and implemented standardized keywords for the company’s proprietary search engine.- Created and implemented the company’s first Chicago Manual–based house style guide; launched monthly quality assurance roundtable meetings to strengthen stylistic consistency. Show less

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  Capital Group Companies

  Oct 2007 - Mar 2014

  Copy Editor

  Worked with New York–based writers on targeted publications under tight deadlines. Proven track record upholding the highest copyediting standards for all public-facing materials. Key accomplishments:- Proactively learned Adobe InCopy software; piloted InDesign/InCopy workflow; designed and wrote PDF tip sheets; initiated department-wide adoption; personally trained 23 writers, designers and copy editors.- Copyedited 57 quarterly and 61 annual publications, 20 with between 100,000 and 2 million readers.- Active participant during full-scale corporate rebranding conducted by Landor Associates in 2013.- Volunteer positions: Office Safety Team Leader, Advisor Tour Guide, Green Team Member. Show less

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  Westwater Arts

  May 2014 - now

  Grew strong long-term client relationships with orchestra executives and marketing professionals. Coordinated travel and equipment shipping and installation/takedown for 70+ concerts. Key accomplishments:- Responsible for post-sale client relationships; from 2014–2020, 48% of engagements were with repeat clients.- Hired the developer and co-wrote and edited copy for website redesign in 2015; sales increased 357% by 2019.- Copyedited and tested email campaigns sent to nearly 3,000 U.S. and non-U.S. orchestra executives.- Updated, issued, and executed contracts; worked with attorneys to merge our contract with the client’s. Show less Managed the production and pre-engagement facets of Westwater Arts, a company specializing in live multimedia performances for U.S. and international symphony and chamber orchestras. Primary point of contact for orchestra executives and stage managers.- Prepared contracts.- Updated profit and loss statements.- Planned and implemented travel logistics for domestic and international performances, including equipment shipping. - Provided an outstanding experience for orchestras from start to finish. Show less

  • Operations & Communication Coordinator

    Jun 2019 - now

  • Operations & Communication Assistant

    May 2014 - Jun 2019