Over 25 years of editorial experience in a variety of staff and freelance roles, including writingand editing for multiple publishers. Extremely proficient with internet/social environment, APand Chicago style guides, and creation/implementation of house style guides.QualityBusiness communications should adhere to high standards of correctness and consistency, as well as compliance with regulatory standards and terminology, in order to elicit trust and reliability from the reader. My roles often involve several parts of the content pipeline – conceiving, initiating, creating, fact-checking, editing, and disseminating – and, in each, I work not only to ensure quality for each piece but to improve and streamline internal processes and proficiency. My hands are often the last to touch a piece before it goes into the world. It's the first and last chance to make sure it’s right coming out of the gate, so I take this responsibility seriously.CreativityThe secret to being an editor who works well with writers is being a writer too. I love collaborating on creative copy, and I love being turned loose to fill in the blanks. This can be anything from crafting headlines to writing short-form articles, pitches, style guides, and more. Need old copy reworked for a new audience? I’m here. I’m experienced at creating a style and voice for specific channels and needs, as well as crafting or refining your organization’s branding and style guide for others to follow.ProductivityComms have to be timely, and I’m accustomed to working on tight timelines with quick to instant turnaround. Mentorship and leadershipI’ve trained and led teams in- copyediting- proofreading- workflow- QA testing- softwareIndustries served include: general media and new media (lifestyle, parenting, pop culture, health, and editorial), admin/editorial support services for government/military, education and test prep, advertising and brand management, advertorial, and publicity, including high-profile websites/apps, e-commerce, catalogs, and social media.