JOHN S.

GINOVSKY
219 East Montgomery Street
Baltimore, MD 21230
SUMMARY
A journalist with extensive experience in a wide variety of writing styles, incl
uding news, speech, commentary and feature stories. Proficient in writing about
complex subjects and making them understandable while conveying meaning with el
egance. Works well independently or collaboratively with groups. Traveled on a
ssignments, resulting in solid and well-received reports. Good listener and obs
erver. Advanced speechwriting experience for top association officers. Knowled
geable of Microsoft Word / Publisher / Outlook and Quark.

WORK EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION, Washington, DC 1990 2010
Contributing Editor, Community Banker 2007 2010
For monthly magazine with 14,000 circulation, wrote feature articles and two reg
ular columns (technology trends and association news). Edited and proofed copy.
Contributed to content and design decisions.
Winner, 2009 APEX Award of Excellence and 2009 Tabbie Honorable Mention.
Managing Editor, Community Banker Online
For 7,500 circulation, wrote and edited original content as a companion monthly
electronic publication to the print magazine.
Writer / Editor / Producer, ABA Bank Risk News
Originated and grew monthly periodical for bank security officers from small, f
ax-based publication with 140 circulation in October 1998 to broader listserv-ba
sed electronic publication with 5,700 circulation in March 2010.
Managing Editor, ABA Bankers News 2003 2007
For biweekly publication with 10,000 circulation, worked with the publisher / ed
itor, planned, coordinated and placed editorial content for each issue. Worked
with other writers to plan stories, enforce deadlines, edit copy, check facts an
d establish a consistent tone. Consulted with art / copy editor to ensure prope
r layout that emphasized readability. Produced original copy, including cover s
tories and a regular commentary on banking technology. Participated in budget p
lanning / management, and supervised annual surveys of ABA Bankers News, both in
ternally and through independent vendors. Managed small support staff.
Received consistently high and favorable reviews from readers through annual su
rveys.
Contributor, ABA NewsBytes
For daily online news service with 40,000 circulation, provided news items.
Assistant Director / Senior Reporter, ABA Bankers Weekly / Bankers News 1990 20
03
For primary audience of bank chief executive officers, wrote articles to explain
banking issues brightly and concisely.
Winner, 1995 IABC Silver Inkwell Award of Merit and APEX 95 Award for Publicati
on Excellence.
Wrote and recorded daily one-minute script for News of the Day for the ABA Wash
ington Wire Service through a toll-free number. Received several hundred daily
calls.
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AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (continued)
Assistant Speech Writer
Wrote speeches for top association officers that were delivered at banker conven
tions, conferences and various meetings across the United States for audiences f
rom 200 to 2,000.
 Consistently recognized by Officers for excellence in speech writing.

PREVIOUS HISTORY
AIR FORCE TIMES
Associate Editor
Winner, Mideast Region Aviation / Space Writers Association award.
U.S. NAVY / U.S. NAVY RESERVE
Lieutenant Commander
Special Background Investigation completed for a Top Secret Crypto clearance.

EDUCATION
MA, Publications Design, University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Helped create a prize-winning presentation designed to solicit backing from Art
Litho Corporation,
Baltimore, for a new magazine.
BA, Journalism, American University, Washington, DC
Awarded a Certificate of Excellence for reporting in a community newspaper.
BA, Anthropology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Basic and Advanced Speechwriting Courses by Joan Detz Speechwriting/Coaching, Do
ylestown, PA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Charter Board Member: Light Street Housing Corp., nonprofit organization dedicat
ed to providing low-cost housing in the community of South Baltimore. Designed
and produced several brochures.
Elder, Trustee, Committee Chairman and Session Member: Light Street Presbyterian
Church, Baltimore, MD.
Produces monthly newsletter and occasional press releases.