I am a bilingual, multitalented communications professional specializing in editing both English and Spanish as well as translation, with additional experience in technical communications, content and copywriting, and publishing. I am an American citizen born and raised in Mexico City.My work encompasses a variety of industries and disciplines. I currently edit the Spanish-language Texas STAAR test, the assessment given to every Spanish-speaking elementary student in the state. I have also translated into Spanish test materials for four other states, including Ohio and Delaware. Other translation projects include official legal documents, employee manuals, and technical materials for major companies. My editorial work in English includes scholarly books for the Smithsonian and several university presses as well as magazines, newsletters, and annual reports for clients including nonprofits, civil authorities, and financial institutions.I have also written content for several websites, such as San Antonio’s cultural arts department and a major biomedical firm, and collaborated to produce polished newsletters, financial reports, and marketing materials for major San Antonio companies.My skills in efficient collaboration have driven projects throughout my career. This commitment to communication has allowed me to quickly deliver on client needs across multiple industries as a freelancer, as well as lead teams and liaise with agencies to produce exceptional creative content in full-time positions. Across the board, my work has made content more relevant, messages more clear, and organizations more effective.For freelance work inquiries, feel free to contact me at jmeehanedit@gmail.com.