Marguerite Floyd
3242 Valhalla Dr. 859.273.4468
Lexington, Ky. 40515 mdfloyd@gmail.com
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Professional Summary
Experienced editor, writer, and instructor specializing in internal commutations for large
organizations to help them operate more efficiently. Expertise includes defining communications
strategies, training staff, and then executing programs.
Professional Highlights
Gateway Community & Technical College (KCTCS; Covington)
Jan. 2014 to present: Online instructor, English 101
Freelance
Oct. 2010 to present
Editing of various materials for a variety of clients.
Argosy University Online
Oct. 2010 to Jan. 2012: Online instructor, remedial English.
University of Kentucky Hospital, Documentation Manager
May 1994 to Oct. 2010
Writing, coordination, publication, and distribution of over 200 Hospital policies and procedures.
Created online review system for policies, shortening review time.
Designed and implemented organized numbering system for all Hospital departmental policies to
integrate with Hospital policies.
Designed and maintained web site for Hospital policies that integrated departmental policies and
procedures, providing a centralized site for all major Hospital documentation.
Developed detailed index to Hospital policies.
Position included chairing and/or participation in numerous ad hoc committees, providing interpretation
of Hospital and University policies and procedures, as well as monitoring departmental policies and
various major Medical Center documentation.
University of Kentucky Computing Center, Editorial Officer
May 1986 to May 1994
Responsible for Publications Office, including publication of monthly newsletters and other documentation,
both in print and online, as well as various internal and external public relations, writing, and publicity
services as needed.
Wrote, compiled, edited, and proofread technical documentation for various systems.
Instituted in-house editorial and style guidelines and standardized documentation design.
Related Activities
1994-95: Associate Editor, UK Woman, a university-wide newsletter for women employees.
1993-94: Chair, UK Women’s Forum; originated Staff Appreciation Day and Sarah Bennet Holmes Award.
1992: Selected participant and graduate of first UKadvance program (leadership development).
1991-94: Elected representative to the UK Women’s Forum Board; chair of Publicity Committee; member
of Issues Committee and UK Woman Committee.
1989-91: Member, Women Writers Conference Advisory Board Committee.
Publications
Present: Columnist for In Your Flock magazine.
Published four books, including Everyone's Daughter, The African Brown-Headed Parrot, The Parrot
Reckonings, and Cockatiel Lessons.
2006-12: Published various articles about parrots in consumer magazines, including humor column for
online magazine.
Member 2007 to present: World Parrot Trust
Member 2013 to present: Editorial Freelancers Association
Member 2013 to present: Board, Northern Kentucky Parrot Rescue
Education
Vermont College (1989, MFA in Writing; terminal degree)
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. (1986, BA in English)
Technical Expertise
Mac OS X
Windows XL
Microsoft Word
Gmail
Google Blogspot
Outlook
Facebook
Adobe Acrobat
Google blogspot
Weebly web page design
PowerPoint
SharePoint
3242 Valhalla Dr. 859.273.4468
Lexington, Ky. 40515 mdfloyd@gmail.com
___________________________________________________________________________
Professional Summary
Experienced editor, writer, and instructor specializing in internal commutations for large
organizations to help them operate more efficiently. Expertise includes defining communications
strategies, training staff, and then executing programs.
Professional Highlights
Gateway Community & Technical College (KCTCS; Covington)
Jan. 2014 to present: Online instructor, English 101
Freelance
Oct. 2010 to present
Editing of various materials for a variety of clients.
Argosy University Online
Oct. 2010 to Jan. 2012: Online instructor, remedial English.
University of Kentucky Hospital, Documentation Manager
May 1994 to Oct. 2010
Writing, coordination, publication, and distribution of over 200 Hospital policies and procedures.
Created online review system for policies, shortening review time.
Designed and implemented organized numbering system for all Hospital departmental policies to
integrate with Hospital policies.
Designed and maintained web site for Hospital policies that integrated departmental policies and
procedures, providing a centralized site for all major Hospital documentation.
Developed detailed index to Hospital policies.
Position included chairing and/or participation in numerous ad hoc committees, providing interpretation
of Hospital and University policies and procedures, as well as monitoring departmental policies and
various major Medical Center documentation.
University of Kentucky Computing Center, Editorial Officer
May 1986 to May 1994
Responsible for Publications Office, including publication of monthly newsletters and other documentation,
both in print and online, as well as various internal and external public relations, writing, and publicity
services as needed.
Wrote, compiled, edited, and proofread technical documentation for various systems.
Instituted in-house editorial and style guidelines and standardized documentation design.
Related Activities
1994-95: Associate Editor, UK Woman, a university-wide newsletter for women employees.
1993-94: Chair, UK Women’s Forum; originated Staff Appreciation Day and Sarah Bennet Holmes Award.
1992: Selected participant and graduate of first UKadvance program (leadership development).
1991-94: Elected representative to the UK Women’s Forum Board; chair of Publicity Committee; member
of Issues Committee and UK Woman Committee.
1989-91: Member, Women Writers Conference Advisory Board Committee.
Publications
Present: Columnist for In Your Flock magazine.
Published four books, including Everyone's Daughter, The African Brown-Headed Parrot, The Parrot
Reckonings, and Cockatiel Lessons.
2006-12: Published various articles about parrots in consumer magazines, including humor column for
online magazine.
Member 2007 to present: World Parrot Trust
Member 2013 to present: Editorial Freelancers Association
Member 2013 to present: Board, Northern Kentucky Parrot Rescue
Education
Vermont College (1989, MFA in Writing; terminal degree)
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky. (1986, BA in English)
Technical Expertise
Mac OS X
Windows XL
Microsoft Word
Gmail
Google Blogspot
Outlook
Adobe Acrobat
Google blogspot
Weebly web page design
PowerPoint
SharePoint