brett alison gold
Profile
Since January 2009 have been the Communications Manager of the American Association of Singapore, which includes the roles
of Editor and Art Director of the Singapore American newspaper, the association's community voice for over 51 years. Extensive
experience with layout, design, editing of, and writing for, newsletters, newspapers, websites, marketing
materials and user documentation in the U.S. and internationally.
Created websites for various organizations in Singapore. Proficient in office, publishing and web creation software.
Extremely successful record of sales and support of computer hardware and software.
Self-motivated, dedicated, highly organized, disciplined and detail-oriented, yet flexible and versatile. Take ownership of
projects and responsibilities. Excellent communication skills and enthusiastic team player. As an expatriate for 20 years, living in
five countries on three continents, readily adapt to multi-cultural environments.
Professional Skills & Experience
Writing & Editing
- As editor of the American Association's monthly Singapore American newspaper, seek talented contributors; collaborate with them
on topical ideas and presentation style; edit all submissions; write articles of interest for expatriate readers. Satisfaction
with the paper is currently at all-time high.
- Authored numerous popular feature articles about local culture, history and events for U.S. Embassy newsletters and international
expatriate newspapers.
- Edited international marketing materials for Salvadoran Ministry of Economy.
- Produced Post Differential Report in Turkey for the U.S. State Department.
- Created biweekly, worldwide economic summaries for top private bank in Turkey, synthesizing financial media. Wrote and edited
presentations for senior bank executives.
- Wrote user manual for ProCalc, software spreadsheet program.
Design & Layout
- Responsible for format and layout of entire 30 - 40 page Singapore American newspaper. Have dramatically improved the
design, readability, organization and satisfaction with this flagship of the American Association. Produce all ads, flyers,
brochures and printed materials for the Association.
- Designed an entirely new website for the British Association of Singapore using HTML, CSS and Dreamweaver.
- Developed logos and business cards for numerous small businesses in Singapore.
- Created 2008/2009 and 2009/2010 Singapore American School wall and pocket calendars incorporating photos of students,
teachers and parents, and listing all school activities, events, performances, competitions, festivals and holidays.
- Entirely redesigned and reorganized the American Women's Association of Singapore's website using HTML and CSS.
- Assisted American Association of Singapore in their well-received website conversion.
- Revamped and revitalized the U.S. Embassy newsletters in Portugal and Guatemala.
- Designed and laid-out weekly English-language newspaper in Guatemala.
- Supervised department creating packaging, marketing and advertising materials and user documentation for software
distribution development company.
Sales & Support
- Sold, installed and supported large-system and PC-based printer/publishing products, with sales up to US$1 million.
Independently established, developed and conducted highly regarded marketing and training seminars for software and
hardware products. Earned numerous awards for exceeding sales targets.
Business Management
- Co-President of United States Mission Association, group raising funds for local Guatemalan causes and charities.
- Managed advertising accounts and subscribers of expatriate weekly newspaper.
- Controlled finances and payroll of software development company.
Employment History
- Communications Manager American Association of Singapore January 2009 to present
- Website Developer Consultant British Association of Singapore 2008
- Identity Design Consultant StreetSine / Faris Educational Consulting / db Designs / St Clair Collection 2008 - 2009
- Website Consultant American Association of Singapore 2007
- Website Developer Consultant American Women's Association of Singapore 2006 - 2007
- International Marketing Editor Ministry of Economy, El Salvador 2004
- Newsletter Editor U.S. Embassy, Guatemala City, Guatemala 2002
- Designer / Writer / Editor / Business Manager Guatemala Post, Guatemala City 2001
- Newsletter Editor U.S. Embassy, Lisbon, Portugal 1996 - 1998
- Consultant U.S. State Department, Ankara, Turkey 1993
- Consultant to CEO Turkey IsBank, Ankara, Turkey 1990 - 1991
- Communications & Publications Coordinator Int'l. Customer Solutions, San Diego, CA 1989
- Printer / Publishing Specialist IBM, San Diego, CA 1983 - 1989
- Financial Manager / Technical Writer Software Products Int'l, San Diego, CA 1981 - 1983
Education & Training
- Web Technologies Certificate International Webmasters Association, 2006
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics San Diego State University, 1981
Languages
Software
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint
Community Involvement
Committed volunteer history includes the American Association of Singapore; American Women's Association of Singapore;
Singapore American School; UHC Singapore; Escuela Americana, El Salvador; United States Mission Association, Guatemala; Colegio Maya, Guatemala;
Old Globe Theatre, San Diego; Junior Achievement, San Diego