Stephanie Savell Email & Phone Number

• Reviewed and merged digital pull request content in GitHub for integration into main project repositories, initially as part of the DevRel team and then subsequently as part of the PubOps team. • Used GitHub, GitHub Desktop, and VS Code to resolve Markdown and code errors in conformance to Microsoft’s style guides and pull request review criteria. • Wrote contributor feedback to be implemented before live publish to Microsoft websites. Published content live to learn.microsoft.com for repositories overseen by the PubOps team. • Collaborated with fellow PR reviewers and team leads to document, troubleshoot, and resolve issues. • Maintained technical accuracy of internal process guides and external documentation. • Managed and prioritized tasks with flexibility to meet project deadlines and SLAs. • Provided support on repo admin projects such as content rebrands, migrations, and repo health. • Recognized by leadership at DevRel for consistent and concise use of the PR review feedback template that streamlined the revision process for contributors. • Recognized by the leadership at PubOps for spearheading the restructuring of the Authoring Guide TOC on learn.microsoft.com platform.

• Copy edited and proofread software product documentation topics for adherence to the Microsoft Style Guide. Confirmed that text elements were correctly formatted for public-facing content. Ensured that documentation complied with legal standards regarding potentially sensitive information, such as use of fictitious names, product names, and trademarking. • Evaluated technical documentation content submissions to ensure the minimum publishing criteria were met for learn.microsoft.com. Submitted diplomatic feedback to writers on required revisions and other issues that prevent the content from being published live. • Drafted supplementary guidance and created training exercises, videos, and other materials to onboard new Content Reviewer. Completed PR read behinds and wrote instructive feedback. • Shadowed and reverse-shadowed new reviewer to provide guidance and suggest improvements.

• Copyedited, proofread, fact checked, and reviewed digital and printed newsletters, webinar transcripts, module scripts, training modules, and learning resources for readability, accessibility, inclusivity, tone, and style using Merriam Webster’s Online Dictionary, Chicago Manual of Style, AP Style, and in-house style guides. • Assessed and edited public-facing text for digital and printed products by applying plain language principles and following the editorial style guide.• Worked collaboratively with external partners and program teams to recommend editorial related enhancements. • Attended virtual team meetings with Subject Mastery Experts, Instructional Designers, and the Director of Content and Resources to ensure exceptional project development.• Supported the development of numerous, ongoing, concurrent projects with key stakeholders.

Huntsville, Tx

• Worked under the supervision of the Acquisitions and Managing Editor to screen and develop novella and short fiction manuscript prizewinners for publication.• Assisted marketing in preparing marketing materials by drafting press releases using templates from our database and compiling marketing tip sheets to best promote our authors.• Conducted author interviews that featured on the Texas Review Press blog.

Huntsville, Tx

• Screened, edited, and copyedited, and proofread all submissions to the Texas Review using Chicago Manual of Style. Made recommendations to the editor. • Addressed author queries in a timely and professional manner. Conducted author interviews that featured on the Texas Review website.• Handled day-to-day office operations, including receiving and sorting mail, email correspondence, and other clerical tasks.• Designed covers and pages using InDesign. Proofread and typeset the magazine for spelling, grammar, and style errors in accordance with the Texas Review’s style guide.• Collaborated with the undergraduate Practicum in Publishing class and my assistant editor to create promotional materials and strategies, organize magazine launches, and elevate Beacon: The Sam Houston State Review in its scope, quality, and readership. • Published writing that reflected my commitment to supporting diverse and emerging voices as the autonomous editor of the student in-house magazine Beacon: The Sam Houston State Review.

Huntsville, Texas, United States

• Greeted and assisted visitors in a courteous and professional manner. • Scheduled student advising appointments, directed phone calls and walk-ins, received and distributed mail, directed students in how to navigate Banner and MySam, and performed other daily clerical tasks such as word processing, scanning, indexing, faxing, and filing documents.• Improved efficiency of outgoing mail procedures by creating a curated list of numbers for general office use.

Houston, Tx

• Researched job specifications and analyzed clientele profiles to synthesize information and create compelling resumes that got people hired.• Operated under time-sensitive deadlines while meeting all personal and professional expectations. Abided by strict professional and ethical codes to ensure clientele privacy.

Hempstead, Texas, United States

• Answered in-person and phone inquiries.• Checked materials in and out using automated system. Handled fines, new library cards, and closing and opening procedures. • Received, sorted, shelved, prepared, and recirculated library materials. • Coordinated with the Friends of the Library group for fundraising events.

Master Of Fine Arts - Mfa, Creative Writing, Editing, And Publishing

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Creative Writing

Associate Of Arts - Aa, English Language And Literature/Letters