Jill (Youngmann) Oldham Email & Phone Number

Deerfield, Il, Us

Highwood, Illinois, United States

I juggle multiple roles—grammarian, fact-checker, writer, and quality control manager—to ensure the print and digital projects we create at SLS are clear, accurate, and true to each client's brand. SLS is an award-winning marketing agency that works with an impressive and diverse mix of global brands as well as mid- to small-sized businesses.

Professional editorial services include detail-oriented proofreading, copy editing, content editing, and creative copywriting. My broad range of experience and areas of expertise also include technical editing, writing marketing copy, ghostwriting, Web content creation, and fact checking.

Proofread a range of advertising, marketing, and political materials in print and online, including, brochures, ads, websites, annual reports, and more with quick turnaround and exacting standards. Copyedit and fact check as needed. Adhere to clients’ preferred style guides, including Chicago, AP, APA, and custom client style guides, specifications, and branding conventions.Clients include advertising agencies, marketing and PR firms, direct-mail houses, Fortune 1000 companies, universities, nonprofit organizations, and more

I advise high school students in choosing a college application essay topic and making the essay uniquely their own, using their own voice to stand out and shine. I copy edit and proofread the essays, confirming accuracy of spelling, punctuation, and grammar; fixing typos; and ensuring clarity and continuity of style.

Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States

• Served as editor and team leader for 10–15 books and publications per year. Responsible for all editorial aspects of books and magazines from concept to finished product, including directing authors in tone and scope, developmentally editing and copyediting manuscript, and setting and maintaining project schedules.• Developed concepts and outlines for books and magazines, including general interest, crafts, sports, pop culture, cookbooks, gift and stationery, and other topics. • Edited manuscript for content, grammar, style, consistency, and reading level. Provided writers with guidelines for submission, then supervised their progress and gave feedback, redirecting and rewriting when necessary to improve content and meet deadlines. • Wrote creative sales copy, introductions, captions, and cover and flap copy. • Worked collaboratively with all creative departments to meet deadlines. • Was promoted multiple times, with extra responsibilities added at each stage.

• Managed all editorial aspects of catalogs. • Established and maintained consistency of style for all written materials including catalogs, Internet, gift registry, and corporate initiatives.• Assigned and managed out-of-house copywriters and proofreaders.• Edited manuscript for content, voice, style, grammar, and consistency.• Coordinated with merchandisers to ensure accuracy of content.• Worked closely with designers and production artists to manage schedules and meet all deadlines.