Kerry Schof ield is a freelance journalist, graphic designer, illustrator and technical writer based in St. Petersburg, Florida. She has over 20 years of experience in writing, design, and project management. She graduated from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg in 2011 with a BA in Journalism and Mass Communication. Her experience includes positions at Fidelity National Information Services, HSBC World Bank, Chase Paymentech, and Debis Financial Services writing technical documentation, manuals, and marketing materials.

1. Kerry Schof ield 2 Writer k Artist
Freelance Journalist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Technical Writer
kschofield2@tampabay.rr.com | 813.433.6029 | Twitter: @ObsessCreative
Blogs: http://kerryschofieldjournal.blogspot.com/ | http://obsessivecreativeus.blogspot.com/
LOCATION: St. Petersburg, Fla. U.S.
Biographic Timeline
December 2011 Graduate from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. | B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication
January 2011 University of South Florida St. Petersburg | August 2009 - December 2011 | Student
August 2009 Fidelity National Information Services, Certegy Check Services Division | January 2004 - August 2009 | St. Petersburg, Fla.
Technical Writer: wrote and edited operations, systems and procedure documentation for client-server check processing
apps. Collaborated with IT program analysts and project managers in turnover and development of documentation.
Researched app source code and client connectivity data. Developed and maintained client Access database.
January 2005 HSBC World Bank | July 2004 - January 2005| Brandon, Fla.
Technical Writer (contract worker): Wrote mortgage software manuals for online users. Interviewed subject matter experts
(SMEs) on proprietary software functions. Wrote policy, process and internal procedure documentation. Participated in
Lean Enterprise-Six Sigma events for critical goal and objective criteria training.
June 2004 Chase Paymentech | April 2003 - June 2004 | Tampa, Fla.
Technical Writer (contract worker): Wrote hardware and software manuals for Hypercom® POS T-Series
(credit card processing) terminals for retail, restaurant and lodging merchants. The manuals contained an overview of
the operating system, download parameters and user application instructions. Collaborated with project managers and
interviewed SMEs for information gathering.
April 2003 Debis Financial Services, DaimlerChrysler | April 2002 - April 2003 | Lutz, Fla.
Marketing Coordinator (contract worker): Assisted with the acquisition and resale of repossessed powerboats and yachts.
Conducted survey price evaluations. Coordinated advertising for trade publications.
May 2002 Freelance Graphic Designer | November 1999 - May 2002 | Tampa Bay, Fla.
Designed advertising print collateral and technical illustration for a variety of clients. Managed press checks and
print production. Clients included American Red Cross, AstraMerck Phamaceuticals, Bayfront Medical Center,
Moore Epstein Moore Advertising, The Sun Times of Canada and Tully Menard Advertising.
October 1999 Independent Medical Associates | December 1997 - October 1999 | St. Petersburg, Fla.
Marketing Coordinator: Wrote and designed advertising and marketing collateral for direct mail and trade show distribution.
Teamed with sales marketing for development of print advertising campaigns. Managed press checks, print production and
art direction of studio photography shoots.
November 1997 Freelance Graphic Designer | May 1994 - November 1997 | Tampa Bay, Fla.
April 1994 AT&T - Atlantic | April 1992 - April 1994 | Tampa, Fla.
Marketing Manager: Wrote and developed marketing collateral and the company newsletter. Managed press checks and
print production. Wrote and developed customer proposals and corporate slide presentations. Conducted market research
and coordinated yellow page and billboard advertising.
1995 - 1980 Worked in the Tampa Bay area in Fla. in various clerical, secretarial and administrative assistant positions.
April 1979 Graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, Tampa, Fla.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word; Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; Web and multimedia editing (HTML);
digital audio recording and editing (Olympus DS-5000); digital SLR photography and photo editing (Canon EOS Rebel); knowledge of various content
management systems (SharePoint) and blogging software (Blogger), active in social media networks (Twitter, Facebook).
Published Articles
“Americans are introduced to Moroccan culture by way of tagine cooking,” Kerry Schofield blog, Jan. 6, 2011
“Migraine pain eased with lavender,” Kerry Schofield blog, Dec. 30, 2010
“College of Business eyes building sites,” The Crows Nest, April 19, 2010
“Piano Man building gets a makeover for college of business faculty,” The Crows Nest, March 1, 2010
“College of Business move saves jobs,” The Crows Nest, Feb 15. 2010
“Students pay extra for online classes,” The Crows Nest, Feb. 1, 2010
“New Recycling Goal for Florida,” The Weekly Challenger, Oct. 15, 2009
Honors & Awards
2006 Leaf Motif Tile, linocut, print chosen for exhibit at the Sixth Annual Juried Student Art Show at Crossroads Gallery,
St. Petersburg College, Clearwater, Fla.
2004 Red Gator Lake, short story, received honorable mention for the Dr. Karen Pelz Memorial Creative Writing Award,
St. Petersburg College, Tarpon Springs, Fla.
1990 Awarded the Joseph Michael Tuition Scholarship, Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Fla.