Freelance proofreader for marketing communications company.

I trafficked full-length books, study guides, and other test-prep materials between content, design, composition, and marketing teams to meet varying production schedules. I performed detailed QA checks at all stages of the production process as well as proofreading and copyediting as needed. I also reviewed and approved final designed covers and printer files, and updated shared backup files once projects were complete.

I managed production workflow for a wide range of book publications, from initial manuscript stage to final printer files. From copy editing and proofreading to design and art prep, I maintained complex, long-term production schedules; I worked directly with publishers, freelancers, and authors to meet tight deadlines and ensure that my projects are completed on time and on budget. I was responsible for strict quality control of my projects at every stage. I also trafficked incoming typeset proofs for the company as a whole, to guarantee that all projects transferred smoothly to the correct next step in the process.

• Edited and proofread academic papers, book MSS, fiction, and journal articles for content, structure, grammar.• Worked with ESL authors to develop polished, successful research proposals and admissions essays.• Researched subject fields to ensure the most effective language and correct style.

• Wrote and edited blogs, collateral, press releases, web content, proposals, and more to develop compelling, strategic brand stories. • Researched specific topics, audiences, and channels for greatest message impact. • Wrote and maintained client content on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.• Presented seminars for local SCORE, Chamber of Commerce, and businesses.• Analyzed website performance metrics from Google Analytics and Google AdWords. • Conducted marketing research for analysis.

• Began as a reception assistant, then awarded additional responsibilities as payment and accounts manager. • Received and managed customer payments for Cross Insurance in Bangor, Maine. • Processed electronic funds, balanced cash and deposits, set up electronic sweep accounts. • Maintained precise database records, and reported Accounts Receivable for more than 30 affiliate offices.

• Drafted and revised funding proposals for general operating support and specific projects. • Researched funding sources to identify areas of interest, type and scope of support. • Worked closely with organization director to determine potential donors and assess needs. • Contacted funders as needed about future proposals and follow-ups once submitted.

• Drafted grant proposals for education, literacy, professional development projects.• Researched funding sources online and in printed directories to identify fields of interest, type and scope of support, award schedules. • Charted funder information and compiled a bound reference directory by area of interest.

• Taught two semesters of College Composition to first-year students. • Worked with students individually and as a group to help develop analytical writing.• Met with all students outside of class once per semester and as needed. • Based on primary reading texts, developed syllabi, class plans, lectures and presentations, course materials, and writing topics. • Responded to student paper drafts with constructive criticism. • Developed class exercises based on writing trends exhibited in drafts. • Administered all grades. Balanced total course grades as composites of written projects, online discussion, and in-class participation.