Dan Van Schie Email & Phone Number

Greater Philadelphia Area

Greater Philadelphia Area

As a Senior Copy Editor at Merkle Inc, I currently edit and proofread direct mail, email, and data matrices for more than 10 different clients, ensuring that each piece adheres to the unique voice and style of each client’s brand. I manage a team of editors and delegate work across eight clients, while also being responsible for three clients individually. I assist in onboarding new editors by guiding them through unique client style guides and best practices and have helped onboard 20% of the editorial team. I develop and write style guides for new clients, which match their brand voice and tone, and have contributed to crafting five unique style guides and updating six existing ones. I organize and manage my inbox, receiving up to 200 emails per day, prioritizing work based on due dates and client needs using Outlook.I have also traveled to a client site to learn about their unique processes and style then used what I learned to manage a team to handle a high workload of over 1,000 unique mailers per week, resulting in more efficient production and higher client satisfaction. In addition, I have expertise in HTML email QA and Litmus testing, ensuring proper spacing, fonts, URLs, and verifying consistency across multiple builds. As part of the founding D&I initiative team, I was one of the heads of the communications team, leading meetings on upcoming spotlight emails that cover a different section of the D&I team each month.

Horsham, Pennsylvania

As a Patent Editor at Reed Tech, I took pride in consistently producing work of above-average quality and quantity. On average, I processed over 2,250 pages per day with less than one error per 1,000 files processed. Working on 10-25 files each day, I quickly made necessary edits and annotations, diligently finding and correcting errors as required by in-house editing manuals. Additionally, I played a key role in ensuring the organization of files, making sure that all pages were sorted correctly in the appropriate folders. My experience at Reed Tech has taught me the importance of attention to detail, efficiency, and maintaining a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work.

Hatfield/State College/Tarentum, Pennsylvania

My responsibilities included preparing food, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. I took pride in ensuring that the deli was always clean and well-stocked, and I enjoyed interacting with customers to help them find the perfect meal or snack.During my time at Walmart, I developed strong communication and teamwork skills, working closely with my colleagues to ensure that we provided the best possible experience for our customers. I also honed my time-management skills, learning how to balance multiple tasks and prioritize my workload to ensure that everything was done efficiently and effectively.Overall, my experience as a Deli Associate at Walmart taught me valuable lessons in customer service, teamwork, and time management that I will carry with me throughout my career.

Hatfield, Pennsylvania

During my time working at McDonald's, I gained invaluable experience in the fast-paced world of quick service restaurants. As a crew member, I honed my customer service skills, quickly learned how to operate various kitchen equipment, and became adept at multitasking to ensure orders were filled accurately and efficiently. I also had the opportunity to work as part of a team, building camaraderie with my colleagues while ensuring the restaurant ran smoothly. I am grateful for the skills I learned during my time at McDonald's and how they continue to serve me in my current career.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature/Letters

High School Diploma