• I have conducted genealogy research since 1975 and have done research for others since 2000. My specialties are Jewish, forensic, immigration, and newspaper research; I have experience with Black American, East Indian, English, German, Irish, Russian, and Scottish family research. I also do research for corporations and teach classes in genealogical research techniques. • I have worked in publishing for more than 30 years. I have experience in every stage of production, from manuscript acquisition to printing and distribution. My primary expertise is in editing and indexing. Specialties: • Genealogical Research and Instruction • Publishing (editing, indexing, translation, layout) • Event Management (planning, on-site coordination, vendors) Available Lectures: • Read All about It!: Using Online Newspapers for Genealogical Research • Using Online Historical Black Newspapers for Genealogical Research • Using Online Historical Jewish Newspapers for Genealogical Research • Using the Subscription Newspaper Web Sites at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries • Introduction to Genealogy • Jewish Genealogy: Why Is This Research Different from All Other Research? • Valuable Information in Freedmen's Bureau Records • Reconstructing Family Information When You Start with Almost Nothing: A Case Study • Vital Records and the Calendar Change of 1752 • Get Me to the Church on Time: Finding Religious Records • What's Buried in Cemetery Records • Probate Records Can Prove Family Connections • Finding the Maiden Names in Your Family Tree • Using City (and Other) Directories in Your Research • Immigration and Naturalization Research • Copyright Issues for Genealogy • What Is Forensic Genealogy Really? • Using Finding Aids for Jewish Records to Help Research Non-Jewish Ancestors More topics listed at http://ancestraldiscoveries.blogspot.com/p/speaking-calendar.html

Professional Genealogist and Researcher @ • Dual citizenship, probate and heir research, family history research • Specializing in Jewish, black, forensic, and newspaper research • Document retrieval and analysis • Experienced in many areas, ethnicities, and languages • Classes in genealogical research techniques, particularly newspaper use From September 2005 to Present (10 years 4 months) Managing Editor @ • Solicit and edit manuscripts for quarterly genealogy journal • Prepare journal for publication • Coordinate print and electronic distribution From August 2009 to Present (6 years 5 months) Genealogy Research Assistant (volunteer) @ • Work one on one with Family History Center patrons conducting genealogical research • Teach new patrons how to conduct research with all available media, including online sources, printed material, and microfilm/microfiche • Maintain library materials, including computers, books, manuscripts, and microfilm/microfiche From August 2000 to Present (15 years 5 months) Freelance Editor, Indexer, and Translator @ • Editing, proofreading, indexing, and translation for small to large publishers and for individual authors • Experience in fiction, nonfiction, scientific, and technical editing • Familiar with CMS, MLA, AP • Translation from Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, and German into English From 1990 to Present (25 years) Copyeditor at Cuisine Noir @ • Research writers and sources for articles • Copyedit articles prior to publication • Report on local culinary events From July 2010 to Present (5 years 6 months) Freelance Editor and Indexer @ Copyediting, indexing, and proofreading From 1998 to Present (17 years) Milliner/Stitcher @ • Design, pattern, and fabricate appropriate historical-inspired headwear for stage productions and for Dickens Christmas Fair • For cast costumes, sew parts and attach accessories and ornamentation; mark garment to indicate positions of fasteners and trimmings; sew fasteners and trimmings to garments From September 2010 to Present (5 years 4 months) Teacher and Content Expert @ Work on Ancestral Project with Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and staff through teaching youth the value of family history research. Work conducted at McClymonds High School Culture Keepers (Oakland, California), Midrasha (Berkeley, California), and Alameda County Youth Probation's Weekend Training Academy (WETA). From January 2012 to June 2013 (1 year 6 months) Exhibitor Coordinator (final position) @ • Exhibitor coordinator and part of management team 2004-2010 • Web site updates 2007-2010 • Individual contributor in Computer Department 1987-1989; supervisor 1989-2004 • Individual contributor in Security, RPG, Collectables, and Boardgames departments 1986-2008 From July 1986 to March 2010 (23 years 9 months) Office Manager @ • Edited and published monthly newsletter • Maintained Web site • Initiated and maintained vendor relationships • Performed cost analysis and reduction in food purchasing costs while increasing proportion of organic foods From 2008 to 2010 (2 years) Treasurer @ • Received dues and meal payments and maintained membership roll • Paid caterer and facilities • Solicited funding and donations From September 2003 to June 2007 (3 years 10 months) Publications Coordinator @ • Managed two scientific journals • Copyeditor and indexer for Seismological Research Letters • Assisted with planning and on-site coordination for annual meetings • One of two Webmasters for the society Web site From April 1998 to March 2006 (8 years) Freelance Editor @ From 2006 to 2006 (less than a year) Freelance Editor @ Developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading From 2002 to 2006 (4 years) Technical Crew (volunteer) @ • Technical crew for live and live-to-tape production • Worked on auctions, pledge drives, and special events • Experience as director, switcher, shader, audio, floor director, camera, CG • Received some training as master control operator From 1996 to 2004 (8 years) Freelance Editor @ Copyediting and proofreading From 1998 to 2003 (5 years) Freelance Editor @ Developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading From 1992 to 2002 (10 years) Editress and Convention Coordinator @ • Edited three fiction lines: manuscript acquisition and editing, commissioning artwork, layout, copyediting, indexing, and proofreading • Worked regularly with freelance authors, artists, and editors • Coordinated all retail conventions and trade shows: travel and hotel reservations, personnel assignment and supervision, and on-site management From 1994 to 1997 (3 years) Assistant Production Manager @ • Supervised production, including office management, bookkeeping and accounting, shipping, and managing imports • Produced two fiction lines, including acquisition, approval, commissioning artwork, and coordinating all production From June 1990 to September 1994 (4 years 4 months) Administrative Assistant @ Administrative work in several departments (Department of Overseas Studies, Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, French and Italian Department, Classics Department) From September 1979 to May 1989 (9 years 9 months)

Advanced Forensic Evidence Analysis, Certificate of Completion @ CAFG Forensic Genealogy Institute From 2014 to 2014 Forensic Genealogy, Certificate of Completion @ CAFG Forensic Genealogy InstituteB.A., French major, Spanish/Russian minors @ University of Southern California From 1979 to 1989 American Sign Language @ Vista Community College From 1989 to 1992 millinery @ College of Alameda From 1998 to 2003 diploma, languages @ Niceville Senior High School From 1976 to 1979 Janice M. Sellers is skilled in: Proofreading, Editing, Copy Editing, Publishing, Books, Genealogy, Newsletters, Research, History, Historical Research, Creative Writing, Archival Research, Translation, Public Speaking, Technical Writing