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Jeff Giarrizzo Senior Technical Publications Editor/Project Manager Jeff began at BICSI in 2011 and today is the Senior Technical Publications Editor/Project Manager. In this detail-oriented position, Jeff is responsible for supervising the editing and coordination of the production of BICSI's various technical publications. This requires him to edit and proofread BICSI technical publications for grammar, style, consistency, accuracy and structure at both the hard- copy and electronic stages. Jeff also manages the proprietary Publications content management system (CMS) and acts as liaison between the CMS vendor and BICSI. He has been a member of the Social Activities Committee since its inception in February 2017. Interesting Fact: Jeff's love for the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team is only exceeded by his love for his wife and three children. John Ditzel Senior Publications Designer John is the sole designer in the BICSI Publications Department, where he began in 2006. Juggling all of BICSI's technical publications, John spends the majority of his time formatting and creating new and existing manuals and other BICSI publications. This includes drawing new illustrations and modifying existing ones; proofreading work before submitting to technical editors and following BICSI's editorial and illustration style guides; and coordinating with the shipping warehouse to stay current on in-house printing inventory (binders, tabs and other printed material). John also photographs subject matter for BICSI's technical publications. Interesting Fact: John loves the country of Uganda and travels there every few years to participate in humanitarian work. Allen Dean Technical Publications Editor/Project Manager Allen joined BICSI as a Technical Editor in 2015. His role has since expanded to Super User of the new proprietary Publications content management system (CMS). In addition to editing and proofreading BICSI technical content, Allen's role focuses on CMS and process training for volunteer subject matter experts. He works closely with BICSI members, staff and outside vendors to make the publications' lifecycle possible. Interesting Fact: Allen gives tarot card readings as a party trick. The BICSI Publications team is constantly working to release superior ICT content and publications for BICSI members and ICT professionals, worldwide. If you have any questions or would like to learn about volunteering on a committee to help create BICSI manuals and publications, please email publications@bicsi.org. ORGANIZATION Page 12