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<br />Caryl Barnes <br />3744 Cleveland Avenue N., Apt. 229 <br />St. Paul, MN 55112 <br />(651) 330-4500 <br />carvlbarnes@comcast.net <br /> <br />QUALIFICATIONS <br /> <br />-Excellent editor and writer of newspapers, newsletters, and magazines for non-profit agencies, <br />universities, and state government units. <br />-Reliable follower of production schedules. <br />-Meticulous proofreader and copy editor. <br />-Effective staff supervisor: was executive director of three agencies, project manager in many capacities, <br />and chair of the Women's Studies department at a state university. <br />-Successful recruiter, coordinator, and trainer of volunteers. <br />-Seasoned grant writer with outstanding track record. <br />-Basic computer skills and outstanding research abilities. <br />-Cooperative, creative coworker. <br />-Active and productive member of the national, state, and local disability community. <br /> <br />PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE <br /> <br />Selected Publications <br />-Newspaper assistant editor: high school and college; a newspaper for women. <br />-Newsletter editor: What's New In University Extension, University of Wisconsin; Communique, <br />State Council on Vocational Technical Education; a regular news publication of the State <br />Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. <br />-Magazine editor: Adult Education, an academic journal, and Arts in Society, an interdisciplinary <br />quarterly. <br />-Website copy editor: Shelter from Hate, three small businesses. <br /> <br />Administration <br />-Executive Director: Twin Ports Women's Growth Center, Cedar-Riverside People's Center. <br />-Development Director: Ascension Place, All About Kids, Hunger Connection. <br /> <br />Grant Writing and Fundraising <br />-Received dozens of grants on behalf of clients including ARC, Lutheran Social Service, three metro area <br />technical colleges. <br />-Solicited individual contributions. <br />-Assisted with fundraising dinners, placement of collection boxes, and raffles. <br /> <br />ACTIVITIES IN THE DISABiliTY COMMUNITY <br /> <br />-Former board member: Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living and Minnesota <br />Association of Community Health Centers. <br />-Former chair: Social Action Committee Minnesota Conference, United Church of Christ, which focused <br />on civil and human rights for people with disabilities. <br />-Wrote "Disability and the Church," Voyager (newspaper of the national UCC). <br /> <br />EDUCATION <br /> <br />-B.A., English, Pomona College. <br />-ABD, Adult Education, Universities of Wisconsin and Minnesota. <br />