Ryan Indexing

Sheila M. Ryan ryanindexing@gmail.com 415-810-4858

Locating the information readers seek

Qualifications

Indexing Coursework

UC-Berkeley Extension Online, Indexing: Theory and Application, August 2006

MACREX biannual workshops (continuing education in MACREX indexing software)

UC-Berkeley Extension, Professional Sequence in Editing (proofreading, copyediting and substantive editing), April 2005

USDA Graduate School, Basic Indexing, April 2005

Academic Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Oceanography, minor in Geology
Humboldt State University, May 1993

Master of Environmental Science and Management, Earth System Sciences emphasis
University of California-Santa Barbara, June 1999

Professional Memberships

American Society for Indexing (ASI)

Editorial Freelancer's Association (EFA)

Women in Portland Publishing (WiPP)

Prior Employment

Coastal Program Analyst, California Coastal Commission, San Francisco, CA. (2001-2006)
Natural resource management and regulation; resolved Coastal Act violations as enforcement officer in the
Commission’s Legal division.

Hydrologist/Environmental Scientist, EIP Associates, San Francisco, CA. (1999-2001)
Researched and assessed environmental impacts for community and project planning.

Graduate Student Researcher, UC Santa Barbara. (1998)
Conducted comprehensive literature review of stormwater pollutants and co-authored report.

Water Conservation Intern, Santa Barbara County Water Agency, Santa Barbara, CA. (1998)
Created Access database of county water rates, production and demand, and recycling data.

Water Quality Analyst, Bodega Marine Laboratory, Bodega Bay, CA. (1995-1997)
Performed state-mandated microbiological water quality tests for lab permit process.

Sheila M. Ryan ryanindexing@gmail.com 415-810-4858

last updated 4/27/08