Suzanne Snell Tesh

Suzanne Snell Tesh

4508 Maple Avenue
Bethesda MD 20814-4735

phone + fax: 301.656.1685
email: suzanne[at]indigomagick.com

Objective

Regular part-time work as analyst, writer, editor, or document designer. Ideal assignment: one that uses all these skills.

Special Skills

Restructuring documents

Writing summaries and precis.

Composing headings and subheadings.

Multiple document synthesis.

Versatility and experience in all areas of publication editing and production.

Languages

Bilingual in French, serviceable German

Education

BFA, Graphic Design

1991

Corcoran School of Art, Washington, DC

MA, Economics

1979

George Washington University, Washington, DC

BA, Economics, cum laude

1966

Radcliffe College, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA

Honors graduate

1962

National Cathedral School, Washington, DC

High school year abroad

1960

Gymnase Cantonal, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Work Experience

30 years’ experience as editor, writer, and translator.

Freelance editor/writer, 1997–

For UNDP-World Bank Water and Sanitation Program, translated (French into English), edited, and designed Independent Water and Sanitation Providers in African Cities. (1999-2000). Wrote proceedings for June 2000 Nairobi seminar. Researched and sole author of Small-Scale Providers: Typology and Profiles, first issues paper on private and community-based urban water and sanitation providers around the world (1998). Researched, wrote, and designed prototype newsletter and wrote seminar reportage for first global meeting of WSP urban water and sanitation specialists (1997). For Association of Research Libraries, edited book on electronic journals and report on special collections survey (2000). For Council on Library and Information Resources, edited 12 research reports and three newsletters (1998-99). For The Urban Institute Press, edited three books and five occasional papers (1997-98). For Communications Development, Inc., edited book on strategic sanitation and chapters of other World Bank publications (1997).

Newsletter editor, 1997–

Editor and designer since 1998 of quarterly newsletter for the 1818 Society, World Bank Group retirees' association. Managed, edited, and produced 11 quarterly issues (535 pages) for black-and white offset printing with saddle-stitch binding. Responsible for editorial policy (in consultation with Society’s president), content recruitment, researching and writing articles, editor’s letter, liaising with those preparing new member list and obituaries, handling unsolicited manuscripts and letters to the editor, all editing and proofreading; managing event photographer, photo editing, photo captions; layout in PageMaker, photo scanning, working with printer. Edited three newsletter issues for Council on Library and Information Resources (1998-99). Researched, wrote, and designed prototype newsletter on urban environmental sanitation for Water and Sanitation Program (1997). Edited newsletter for Graphic Artists Guild (1997—99).

Information Design, 1990–

Presented "ID for the masses" at Vision Plus 4, first U.S. conference of International Institute for Information Design, Carnegie-Mellon University, March 1998. Author of "Info Zones" monograph (Designotes, USDA, 1993), based on 1991 BFA thesis.

World Bank Consultant, 1987– (Suzanne Snell, UPI 07925)

For World Bank Institute and Sub-Saharan Africa Transport Program, wrote successful funding proposals (1999-2000). For Financial Core Services, edited country financial accountability assessment (1999). For infrastructure divisions, edited while translating (French into English) eight appraisal reports, four transport sector reports, and a municipal finance study (1986-97). Sole author of resettlement review for two urban projects in Cameroon, including field visit (1993), and of six project completion reports (1987—96).

World Bank Staff Member, 1975—86, 1968-71

As staff economist on project teams, responsible for analyses of urban sector and municipal finance, project economic and poverty impacts, and for design of community facilities components in 12 urban projects in Africa. Over 20 field visits (1978—86). Staff researcher and writer on urban land issues (1975—78). Staff editor of World Bank research reports (1968—71).

Editor/Writer, 1966—1975

Staff editor and writer for Interplan Corporation, Santa Barbara CA, 1972—75. (Staff editor of World Bank research reports, 1968—71.) Obituary and features writer, The Washington Star, 1966—68.

	Suzanne Snell Tesh
	4508 Maple Avenue Bethesda MD 20814-4735				phone + fax: 301.656.1685 email: suzanne[at]indigomagick.com
Objective	Regular part-time work as analyst, writer, editor, or document designer. Ideal assignment: one that uses all these skills.
Special Skills	Restructuring documents			Writing summaries and precis.
	Composing headings and subheadings.			Multiple document synthesis.
	Versatility and experience in all areas of publication editing and production.
Languages	Bilingual in French, serviceable German
Education	BFA, Graphic Design	1991	Corcoran School of Art, Washington, DC
	MA, Economics	1979	George Washington University, Washington, DC
	BA, Economics, cum laude	1966	Radcliffe College, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
	Honors graduate	1962	National Cathedral School, Washington, DC
	High school year abroad	1960	Gymnase Cantonal, Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Work Experience	30 years’ experience as editor, writer, and translator.
Freelance editor/writer, 1997–	For UNDP-World Bank Water and Sanitation Program, translated (French into English), edited, and designed Independent Water and Sanitation Providers in African Cities. (1999-2000). Wrote proceedings for June 2000 Nairobi seminar. Researched and sole author of Small-Scale Providers: Typology and Profiles, first issues paper on private and community-based urban water and sanitation providers around the world (1998). Researched, wrote, and designed prototype newsletter and wrote seminar reportage for first global meeting of WSP urban water and sanitation specialists (1997). For Association of Research Libraries, edited book on electronic journals and report on special collections survey (2000). For Council on Library and Information Resources, edited 12 research reports and three newsletters (1998-99). For The Urban Institute Press, edited three books and five occasional papers (1997-98). For Communications Development, Inc., edited book on strategic sanitation and chapters of other World Bank publications (1997).
Newsletter editor, 1997–	Editor and designer since 1998 of quarterly newsletter for the 1818 Society, World Bank Group retirees' association. Managed, edited, and produced 11 quarterly issues (535 pages) for black-and white offset printing with saddle-stitch binding. Responsible for editorial policy (in consultation with Society’s president), content recruitment, researching and writing articles, editor’s letter, liaising with those preparing new member list and obituaries, handling unsolicited manuscripts and letters to the editor, all editing and proofreading; managing event photographer, photo editing, photo captions; layout in PageMaker, photo scanning, working with printer. Edited three newsletter issues for Council on Library and Information Resources (1998-99). Researched, wrote, and designed prototype newsletter on urban environmental sanitation for Water and Sanitation Program (1997). Edited newsletter for Graphic Artists Guild (1997—99).
Information Design, 1990–	Presented "ID for the masses" at Vision Plus 4, first U.S. conference of International Institute for Information Design, Carnegie-Mellon University, March 1998. Author of "Info Zones" monograph (Designotes, USDA, 1993), based on 1991 BFA thesis.
World Bank Consultant, 1987– (Suzanne Snell, UPI 07925)	For World Bank Institute and Sub-Saharan Africa Transport Program, wrote successful funding proposals (1999-2000). For Financial Core Services, edited country financial accountability assessment (1999). For infrastructure divisions, edited while translating (French into English) eight appraisal reports, four transport sector reports, and a municipal finance study (1986-97). Sole author of resettlement review for two urban projects in Cameroon, including field visit (1993), and of six project completion reports (1987—96).
World Bank Staff Member, 1975—86, 1968-71	As staff economist on project teams, responsible for analyses of urban sector and municipal finance, project economic and poverty impacts, and for design of community facilities components in 12 urban projects in Africa. Over 20 field visits (1978—86). Staff researcher and writer on urban land issues (1975—78). Staff editor of World Bank research reports (1968—71).
Editor/Writer, 1966—1975	Staff editor and writer for Interplan Corporation, Santa Barbara CA, 1972—75. (Staff editor of World Bank research reports, 1968—71.) Obituary and features writer, The Washington Star, 1966—68.