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Kara Hood
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Experience |
2007-Present Credit Union National Association Madison, WI Technical Writing–Freelance · Development of “Seminars in a Box” on Regulation CC, Regulation B and Check Fraud · Includes · “Script” and handbook for seminar facilitator · Participant’s handbook · Class notes and handouts |
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2006-Present West Side Christian Church Springfield, IL Editor—Freelance/Not-for-Profit · Monthly e-Newsletter: Online at www.wschurch.org/youngadults · Recruit writers and assign articles · Edit all articles for grammar, content, word count, etc. · Write occasional articles 2006-Present ISPFCU Springfield, IL Compliance Officer · Create policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations · Design and implement company-wide training programs on compliance related topics · Develop and administer annual grammar training for all employees · Creation, research and writing of Compliance Corner, newsletter regarding regulatory changes and financial information |
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2001-2002 McKendree College/University Lebanon, IL The Montage: McKendree College’s Creative Writing Journal · Published short story · Published poetry |
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Education |
1998-2002 McKendree College Lebanon, IL · B.A. in English/Literature · Graduated summa cum laude. |
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Activities/Additional Areas of Experience |
President of Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society), McKendree College Chapter: 2001-2002; Speaker/Presenter at Sigma Tau Delta’s Conference: 2002; 4 years mentoring and tutoring in grammar and writing: 1998-2002; 4 years of H.S. French |
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Interests |
Blogs; The credit union movement; Young Adult literature; Paranormal or Supernatural literature; Grammar and the English language; written communication |
