KARIN LIVINGSTON/C.V.
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OBJECTIVE
Writer, editor, communications specialist.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experienced editor, reporter, business owner; 4H leader, horsewoman; education innovator. Se habla español.

WORK HISTORY

Technology Coordinator — 2006 to present
Saint Joseph School and Church/Archdiocese of Denver
Revitalized, streamlined lagging technology program; manage and develop all aspects of technology related to 100+ computer network. Technology in detail

Licensed Teacher — 1994 to 2006
Saint Joseph School/Archdiocese of Denver
Language Arts (grades 7-9), Spanish language instruction (grades 5-9), Technology Director (1994 - 2003). Developed computer-assisted literacy program. Proposed, implemented school’s transition from Apple/Mac to PC platform. Developed networked computer lab. Developed, implemented school’s Spanish-language program. Building Committee: Developed, financed, built $2.4 million school addition.

Boarding Stable — 1990 to present
Purchased and developed 20 acres into successful horse boarding business, Poudre River Stables, offering custom care in a relaxed environment. Organized Poudre River Riders 4-H club; numerous horse show awards. More on the stable

Media Specialist —1990 to 1994
Saint Joseph School/Archdiocese of Denver
Provided instruction in Library and Computer Skills to students in grades K-6. Developed, implemented library skills curriculum. Increased fund-raisers; recorded record sales. Developed library/computer lab grants program.

Reporter/Editor — 1981-1989
McClatchy Newspapers, California
Covered education, health, state politics with the Gilroy Dispatch, Gilroy, CA. In 1982, moved to Modesto Bee, Modesto, CA, worked through various editing positions. Promoted to Assistant Features Editor/1988; left to raise children.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communications with an Emphasis in Science, University of California at Davis, 1977-1981; Colorado teaching license.

REFERENCES
Jack Lyness, Senior Vice President, e-agency, 291 Third Street, Oakland, CA, 94607; Ph: 510.834.1852; jlyness@e-agency.com
Luanne Goodyear, Larimer County Extension Horse Specialist, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524; Ph: 970.498.6016;LGoodyear@larimer.org