I have 20 years of experience as a writer and editor, including nearly 10 years as Managing Editor of Print Periodicals for a not-for-profit, member-based, public-benefit organization. The material I was responsible for in this position ranged from highly technical architectural and engineering copy to "human interest" stories to "advertorial" copy. A critical aspect of my success in this capacity was a carefully considered balance of this material to the overall benefit of our readers.I am currently employed as a Senior Marketing Editor for a multidisciplinary planning, architectural, engineering, environmental, and construction management firm with over 2,000 personnel in more than 30 offices in North America. My responsibilities include writing and maintaining Western Division staff resumes, project descriptions, tearsheets, portfolios, and related material. I also maintain the firm’s Marketing Style Guide and provide regular Marketing Department new-hire Style Guide training.A small, curated portfolio of my work is posted at https://greglayne.journoportfolio.com. I have not included work from my current employer due to potential confidentiality concerns.Specialties: Writing, editing, technical editing, copyediting, copywriting, proofreading, fact-checking, research, production management, document management, client relations, and public speaking. Also experienced in support for public relations, government relations, professional education, and product development.
Listed skills include Copy Editing, Copywriting, Editing, Proofreading, and 25 others.