Kennerly Clay
1728 Kater
Philadelphia, PA 19146
215/732-5704 kennerlyclay@usa.com

SUMMARY
Organized and detail-oriented. Strong creative and technical writer with excellent communication skills and expertise in cross-cultural understanding. Web design skills and ten years experience utilizing a wide range of word processing software.

EXPERIENCE
PricewaterhouseCoopers -- Philadelphia, PA (1999)
Education Consultant/Technical Writer
Project: Firm-wide computer-based training course ('E-Business Edge: Business in the New Millennium')

*Wrote original material for audio-driven text and performed extensive research in the areas of electronic business and Internet/Web technology
*Worked overtime to produce high-quality material and met strict deadlines
*Resolved structural problems by revising and editing written material
*Developed ideas for graphic design

Freelance Writer and Traveler (1998)

Traveled extensively and chronicled experiences in Japan, Mexico, Fiji, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Nepal, Vietnam, Cambodia and the Philippines
Published in:
*Toward Freedom (A progressive perspective on world events)
*Kansai Time Out (An English-language publication serving West Japan)
*Marco Polo Magazine (A travel magazine for the over-50 adventurer)
*The Daily Yomiuri (Japan)
*The Daily Times and News & Advertiser (Salisbury, MD)

Japan Exchange Teaching Programme -- Kobe, Japan (1995-1998)
English Teacher

*Planned and created lessons utilizing current ESL teaching methodologies
*Delivered speeches in English and Japanese at various school events to enhance cultural understanding
*Served as Kobe delegate at Tenth Anniversary JET Conference in Tokyo
*Launched English education program in Kobe area elementary schools; summarized and published research to vocalize need for early English education

Children As The Peacemakers (CATP) -- San Francisco, CA (1992-1995)
Office Manager

*Overcame funding problems by writing grant proposals resulting in over $2,500 in donations for CATP activities
*Coordinated special events and fundraisers
*Wrote, edited and produced press kits for media distribution

American Style Magazine (a general interest magazine published by Whittle Communications) -- New York, NY (1990)
Assistant to the Editor

*Conducted research and interviews for magazine articles
*Wrote fashion/trend pieces
*Established office and database system for start-up magazine

EDUCATION

University of San Francisco -- San Francisco, CA (1992-1995)
B.A., English with Writing Emphasis; Japanese/Spanish minor
Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Tobe-Coburn School -- New York, NY (1986-1988)
Associate of Fashion Merchandising, Marketing and Management

Edmonds Community College (distance-learning) -- Seattle, WA
TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) Certification