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- Developmentally edit 10-12 new book projects each year- Cultivate and maintain strong, trusting relationships with authors, supporting them in creating the most effective, well-written books possible- Review book proposals, championing those that resonate with company mission- Periodically create and maintain tip sheets and other in-house editorial documents- Occasionally research titles, authors, and trends in the market- Partner closely with acquisitions editors, designers, copy writers, production teams, and others to meet collective team goals

Remote

- Successfully manage project workload to provide on-time, quality results for clients- Edit for grammar, punctuation, spelling, logic, flow, sentence structure, format, etc.- Connect frequently with clients to discuss suggested changes and enhance their project’s readability, concision, and adherence to style guide. - Assist clients with topic research and sources throughout project development- Establish repeat business with my guarantee of quality work within a reasonable timeframe.- I currently freelance with: Hay House, Hardie Grant Travel, University of Illinois Press, University of Florida Press, Reedsy, and more!

- Edited and proofread 10-15 blog posts each week using Google Docs' suggestion tool.- Worked with writers to developmentally edit blog posts in preparation for approval and editing- Ensured adherence to Jameson and AP Style guides- Communicated with writers to explain edits and suggested changes- Closely communicated with senior editor to ensure timely turnaround or resolve any issues

Blavity Politics- Edited and proofread approx. 20 pieces of content (including political news articles, Blavity Originals, video scripts, and storyboards) each week, focusing on spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, flow, organization, relevance, etc.- Fact-checked all information, including web links, event details, job titles, statistics, etc.- Pitched current events, breaking news, and story developments to news writers and senior editor- Ensured adherence to Blavity, Inc. and AP Style guides- Sourced relevant story photos and attached them to stories with appropriate aspect ratios- Effectively used company's CMS program to streamline editorial process

West Chicago, Illinois

- Proofread direct mail and email for spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax, concision, completeness, clarity, consistency, and adherence to house style guide- Checked email tests and landing pages, envelopes, and other materials against quality-control documents and data- Tested email programs via HTML files with working URLs to confirm accuracy of landing pages- Used proofreaders’ marks to efficiently make corrections on Adobe PDFs- Reviewed multiple digital and print projects simultaneously from launch to completion- Forwarded proofing materials for approval and publication via Basecamp project management system- Efficiently worked in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

Dekalb, Il

- Edited 30-40 print/web articles per week for grammatical accuracy, adherence to AP style guidelines, flow, sentence structure, completeness, readability, and concision- Edited digital content for consistency across all platforms using Blox CMS system- Fact-checked all article information for accuracy (names, titles, phone numbers, addresses, web addresses, etc.)- Successfully collaborated with editors on staff for editor meetings, content ideas, and article headline development- Pitched, wrote, and published one editorial piece per month

Dekalb, Il

- Provided students (undergraduate & graduate) with academic writing guidance, focusing on syntax, grammar, punctuation, content, overall organization, flow, logic, and adherence to rubric guidelines- Provided tutoring for students enrolled in ENGL 207: Fundamentals of English Grammar- Assisted students with personal writing projects (e.g. resumes, cover letters, personal essays, employment/university applications, etc.)- Established a repeat client base by providing thorough guidance and simplistic explanation of grammar rules- Gained experience editing in a multitude of fields & majors; sociology, psychology, economics, history, health sciences, family & consumer sciences, business- Occasionally served as the department receptionist, answering telephone calls, scheduling appointments, greeting clients, and filing paperwork

Dekalb, Illinois