MARY JANE McGIRR 11 Bishop Circle @westpost.net Sandy Hook, CT 06482 6.

4977 SUMMARY Editorial Assistant with extensive experience in data collection, operational su pport. Provided high-level administrative support by conducting research, prepar ing reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions su ch as correspondence, receiving visitors and scheduling meetings. Highly organiz ed individual with excellent communication and problem solving skills. Reliable, detail oriented and able to prioritize and multi-task. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Editorial Assistant, Golf Digest Magazine, Wilton, CT 1980 to 2009 Assistant to the Rankings Manager (2003 - Present) * Maintain panelist database of 900 individuals, prepare and mail material, moni tor deadlines, gather and manage data for a variety of projects. * Created a systematic and reliable Excel database and regularly update all cont act information of panelists and golf courses across the United States. * Collect and manage data from panelist regarding three categories of surveys of best new golf courses; best public, best private and best remodel. * Gather and manage biannual surveys of 1000+ golf courses in preparation for pu blication of 100 Greatest Golf Courses and Best Courses in each State. * Establish, maintain, and update files, databases, records, and other documents ; develop and maintain data and perform routine analyses and reports. * Gather, organize and maintain data from panelist surveys regarding clubhouses, locker rooms, courses and practice ranges in preparation for publications. * Collect and compile all statistics annually regarding Most improved Golfers, R ookies of the Year, Top Ten Male and Top Ten Female Junior Golfers. Assistant to 5 Editors (1993 - 2003) * Proofread articles and books for publication and verified facts, dates, and st atistics, using standard reference sources. * Recorded information of results of 70+ tournaments throughout the year; LPGA, PGA and Senior Tours * Provided high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing r eports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as correspondence, receiving visitors and scheduling meetings. * Helped editors in communicating with panelists, other team members and authors . Assistant, Library (1980 - 1993) * Ordered photos from outside sources and performed monthly update of all photos and illustrations. * Reorganized the photo files and cataloging of articles which simplified the ac cessing of information. * Coordinated and performed a range of administrative/secretarial support and as sisted in the resolution of day-to-day administrative and operational problems a nd inquiries. * Compose and distribute inter-departmental memorandums ensuring timely delivery and receipt of important information. * Read and analyze incoming memos, submissions, and reports in order to determin e their significance and plan their distribution. Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet, PeopleSoft. mm1339222 H: 203.270.7452 / C: 203.82