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Oxford, CT, US

Shelton, Connecticut

Edits, writes, and proofreads educational materials in Product Development with meticulous attention to detail, grammar, syntax, content, and clarity. Ensures that copy conforms to company style, legal compliance, and trademarks. Edits product instructional guides. Wrote and edited text for Steve Spangler Science for Web and Amazon.

Danbury, CT

Reviewed and marked-up copy for books prior to publication. Proofread copy for spelling, grammar, facts, references, product descriptions, tables, charts, graphs, labels, data, and syntax.

Newtown, CT

Copy edited and proofread Farmstand Fresh, a 148-page publication of simple, seasonal recipes from America’s Farmers.

Middlebury, CT

Proofread, copy edited, and wrote brochures, magazine advertisements, catalogs, and informational guides, and web materials for Timex’s new dress and sport watch products.

Oxford, CT

Supported the primary teacher with the coordination of daily activities and lesson plans in her absence. Assisted students in a caring and positive environment.

Farmington, CT

Responsibilities included writing, proofreading, and copy editing web ads and banners, magazine advertisements, catalogs, and sell sheets for clients including Stanley Tools, Lockheed Martin, and Connecticut Sun.

Shelton, CT

Managed, wrote, copy edited, and proofread manuscripts, galleys, page proofs, comps, and blues for medical/scientific/pharmaceutical journals and tabloids. Maintained contact with authors, printers, and vendors. Developed three publications from beginning stages to final publication. Experience using AMA style.

Danbury, CT

Assisted in the writing and editing of this furniture company’s magazine articles, direct mail catalogs, and brochures.