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Hamilton, ON, CA

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Evaluating, editing, and proofreading nonfiction manuscripts for both new and established authors worldwide (to date, successful editing of over 100 long-form books for professional publication)
• Editing, proofreading, and crafting additional content for feature stories, academic and business pieces, blog posts, corporate strategy documents, and an extensive range of other material for a global roster of clients
• Managing and coordinating a stringent editing schedule as required by demand, liaising and consulting with clients on an ad hoc basis
• Ensuring accuracy of content, grammar, and spelling, as well as troubleshooting other possible errors
• Providing coaching and guidance to clients

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Streamlined processes by updating comprehensive database with key notes on correspondence, pitch status, publisher contact information, and publication metadata
• Updated and maintained extensive publisher database
• Developed and wrote effective and compelling catalogue copy for upcoming frontlist titles
• Crafted detailed notes and observations during meetings with publishing representatives
• Flawlessly proofread and edited various pieces of internal and external copy

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Reviewed and edited client testimonials to brand standards from a mountain of raw material
• Stitched templated client interview responses together, crafting compelling impact pieces for the brand’s website and social media platforms
• Transcribed audio content, editing for coherence and written optimization
• Ensured flawless grammar and clarity while retaining clients’ original meaning, voice, and tone
• Worked in tandem with Content Lead to ensure clients’ voices were respected and maintained while promoting OYNB’s mission

Prague, Czech Republic

• Ensured effective Czech to English translation for course content delivered by renowned Czech-language coach (YouTube channel with 11.5k subscribers)
• Reviewed, edited, and rewrote newsletters, email blasts, and Study Like A Pro course content to establish seamless translation from Czech to English
• Tweaked subtle nuances within language delivery materials to maximize comprehension for an English-speaking audience, ascertaining that nothing is lost in translation
• Ensured flawless grammar and clarity while retaining CEO's original meaning, voice, and tone
• Worked with CEO to ensure consistent brand messaging across numerous platforms

Prague, Czech Republic

• Analyzed and evaluated English-language transcripts of selected segments of RFE/RL broadcasts for program-evaluation panels in Prague
• Meticulously reviewed programs in their original broadcast language to ensure accurate translations and transitions while verifying names and locations
• Attentively inputted exact timestamps that corresponded to original broadcast material
• Examined and critiqued web-based products, editing and formatting translated articles and broadcast service homepages to standard for panel review

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Fact-checked, updated, and edited Visit Hamilton Magazine, an annual 70-page tourism periodical with a circulation of 100,000+
• Researched and wrote in-depth feature stories, profiles, and reviews for Hamilton Magazine, a local periodical with a circulation of 100,000+
• Inputted and formatted new and updated content using Adobe InDesign
• Presented feature stories and analyses compellingly, following house-style guidelines

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

• Social media strategist, brand advocate, profit driver, and outreach specialist
• Expanded outreach strategies, including regular feeds to Facebook and Twitter to generate increased, returning clientele, thus maximizing profitability
• Coordinated food drops three times weekly with AM 900 CHML, Fresh FM 95.3, and Y108, resulting in on-air mentions to increase guest traffic from the Southwestern Ontario listenership
• Frequently visited area hotspots to distribute promotional material and create a buzz

Prague, Czech Republic

• Researched and wrote impact stories that illustrated RFE/RL’s outreach efforts, as well as recognition pieces and all other assigned writing tasks
• Interviewed correspondents and liaised with broadcast service directors, ensuring accuracy and impartial perspectives
• Monitored and increased social media/website traffic using Google Analytics
• Attended and contributed to evaluation sessions for RFE/RL’s broadcast regions, as well as daily editorial and corporate meetings to generate impactful content

Mcmaster Innovation Park | Hamilton, Ontario

• Wrote media advisories and press releases on a daily basis for national and local clients
• Wrote content for and designed an eight-page regional newspaper insert for Canada’s Largest Ribfest using Adobe InDesign
• Wrote and researched all content for McMaster Innovation Park newsletters
• Proofread and edited 200 page autobiography, "John Ellison — Some Kind of Wonderful"

Hamilton, Ontario

• Instructed over 200 Humanities, Media, Journalism, and Pre-Health students
• Extensively researched and prepared multiple daily lectures
• Presented historical and political issues refreshingly and in a current and relevant context (core curriculum included focus on Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, including lectures on genocide, nuclear.
• Presented analyses of the societal contributions and ethical dilemmas of technologies with specific reference to the fields of science and healthcare
• Worked with various members of the Humanities, Media and Pre-Health departments to ensure and facilitate proper and beneficial instruction
• Compiled and edited courseware content for 2011/2012 academic year

Hamilton, Ontario

• Edited content for the news section of a weekly newspaper on tight deadline
• Researched and wrote articles, editorials, and feature stories on a weekly basis, following Canadian Press Style guidelines
• Led weekly story meetings, generated story ideas, and assigned articles and editorials
• Worked closely with Managing Editor on content, graphical design, and layout
• Managed a team of news writers to produce timely, relevant, and interesting news articles

Post-Graduate Publishing Studies Certification | Toronto, Ontario, 96%

Activities and Societies: —Recipient of the Dean’s Entrance Scholarship for Outstanding Overall Incoming GPA —Recipient of the Academic.

Advanced Three-Year Journalism Diploma, Print And Broadcast Journalism | Hamilton, Ontario, 94%

Activities and Societies: News Editor - The Satellite newspaper Reporter, Producer, Editor, Videographer - Mohawk College TV Co-Host.

Honours English & Dramatic Arts | Hamilton, Ontario

Activities and Societies: McMaster Musical Theatre McMaster Director's SeriesCourse Focus: • English Literature • Advanced English Grammar.