Leslie Smith Email & Phone Number

Editing and standardization of vocational training curriculum and associated materials for the Workforce Initiatives and Quality Departments.

United States

Versatile and intuitive freelance copyeditor and proofreader for a variety of written mediums under the pseudonym T S Harker. I offer competitive rates and approachable and efficient service without sacrificing quality. My clients span continents! I'm especially fond of working with clients for whom English is not their first language, in addition to regularly juggling US and UK English. Past projects have included: novels, doctorate theses, works in translation (fiction and nonfiction), critical essays and coursework, poetry, web and marketing copy, academic materials (including teacher aids, student guides, course materials, etc), resumes/CVs, civil reports, persuasive documents, and other professional communications.I also perform creative writing services upon individual consultation.EFA Member ID: 18889

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

As Southern District Representative for 2013 National LRC (Learning Resource Center) Advisory Committee: Support and direct activities of eleven additional ITT campus LRCs and their staff; participate in Committee meetings and conference calls to develop strategies for effective LRC operations and the promotion of information literacy; liaising between local LRC staff in district, own campus academic staff, and National Committee.As campus Library Assistant: Promote to educate faculty and students in information literacy and campus and virtual library services; support student academic progress through tutoring and research services; as Chair, coordinate overall campus tutoring program as part of local STEERing (Student/Technology Experience Enhancement and Retention) Committee; coordinate in-class library usage orientations; direct textbook ordering (including consultations with Registration and Recruitment to constantly monitor enrollment figures for anticipated stock needs), quarterly inventory and distribution, and liaising between faculty, other LRC campuses, and HQ managers should discrepancies occur; organize taking student ID photos and the ordering thereof; develop exercises requiring use of the ITT Virtual Library; oversee local LRC daily operations and physical library acquisitions and circulation, including initiating their purchasing; basic bookkeeping / records maintenance; coordinating national library-based campus events such as Constitution Day and National Library Week; in-depth proofreading of student work; coordinating technical support documents and related material with local Systems Support Technician.As campus Academic Secretary: assist Dean with upkeep of faculty records for accreditation purposes; provide general administrative support; assist higher management with overall campus-level reports for accreditation purposes; copyedit event-specific documents, such as graduation scripts and programs. ALA Member ID: 2038567

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Admissions representative for potential and continuing students. Duties included contacting potential students in response to their requests for information, guiding them through the admission process (selecting a degree path, reviewing potential career options, introducing financial aid, completing necessary enrollment paperwork), and serving as a continuing contact throughout their education.