1. Adam Lafferty
2613 Pickwick Place
Lawrence, KS 66049
(785) 691 -6078
kitschensyngk@gmail.com
Objective:
Seeking a position in which I can utilize my work experience emphasizing my numerous skills in writing, PC
programs, and editing to make a positive contribution to an organization. As a punctual, conscientious team
player, I dedicate myself to creating prosperity and growth where I am employed.
Summary of Skills:
 Mac and PC literate
 Created and designed well received culture review blogs
 Fluent in Microsoft Office products and Adobe Photoshop
 Working knowledge of HTML and editing software (Microsoft FrontPage and Adobe Dreamweaver)
 Adept at learning unfamiliar software
 Creative with excellent organizational skills
 Demonstrated fine attention to detail in proofreading responsibilities
 Dependable and punctual
 Works well independently or as part of a team
 Types 60-80 words per minute
Experience:
Manpower Group
Temporary Worker for Hire
April 2016 – present
 Clerk at Scanning America (April-May 2016)
o Inspected scanned documents for sorting by correct names and addresses
 Medical records data clerk at Lawrence Memorial Hospital (May 2016-July 2016)
o Prepared medical records of incoming patients for scanning
o Inspected previous medical records for documents not already scanned into records database
The World Company
Freelance Writer
December 2011 - December 2015
 Drafted entries about interesting events during the week and on weekends for “Best Bets Blog” at Lawrence.com
 Entered information about upcoming events into online events calendar at Lawrence.com
 Corresponded with newspaper personnel and venues to maintain accuracy of events information
The University of Kansas
Professional Records Online Team
March 2014 – October 2014
May 2012 – August 2013
 Entered faculty CV information into online database to organize data and print clear, style-formatted paper copies
 Proofread and fact-checked drafts of revised CVs to maintain accuracy of data
 Kept online records up-to-date when updated CVs were received
 Contributed feedback to makers of online database software to improve usability
Ogden Publishing – Mother Earth News
Editorial Intern
May 2010 – August 2010
 Wrote blog articles for motherearthnews.com
 Regularly updated weekly front page content of the website’s “Do It Yourself” page
 Proofread and fact-checked magazine articles prior to publication
 Uploaded and proofread articles for online archives

2.  Utilized SEO to enhance readership of online content
 Labeled, catalogued and sorted incoming materials to book and magazine collection
The University of Kansas- Watson Library
Access Services Assistant
May 2003 – January 2010
 Organized and shelved books, periodicals, reference materials, microfilm, microfiche, audio and visual media
 Assisted with major project in which books were shifted to different shelves to maximize shelf space
 Helped patrons find materials
Education:
The University of Kansas Bachelor of Arts in English 2009
Free State High School Diploma received 2001