Patricia McAdams
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  Patricia McAdams
(610) 444-1669
pmcadams@nasw.org
Kennett Square, Pa. 19348
Portfolio
Marketing and Communications
I have written a variety of corporate communications and marketing materials for various organizations.
At Environmental Resources Management (ERM), for example, a full-service environmental company headquartered in Exton, PA., I wrote, edited, and proofread a wide variety of documentation for both technical and general audiences. I was responsible for the design, page layout, and production of many of these publications.  Some of these tasks include the following:
  • Served as editor for The Know-How Exchange Bulletin and Federal Market News.
  • Wrote Corporate Identification Manual, a 70-page style guide for this international company.  Designed the first draft of this guide on PageMaker.
  • Assisted with the preparation and coordination of various reports and proposals to U.S. government facilities. Tasks included reviewing reports for adherence to standards, verifying cross references, and ensuring the consistency of information within the reports.
  • Assisted with the preparation and coordination of SF254s and SF255s for the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and other U.S. facilities. Tasks included the creation of technical tables, professional resumes, and project summaries.
  • Rewrote technical market materials for ERM Group companies in Latin America.
My work at the Academy of Natural Sciences, in Philadelphia, PA had many similarities with ERM although most of my assignments were focused on public relations activities. At the Academy, I co-wrote Science at the Academy. I also served as writer and editor of their newsletter, Environmental Research, and as contributing writer for Academy News.