Abi Smith Email & Phone Number

United States

• Regularly collaborate with analysts and subject-matter experts to clarify technical language and complex concepts for a broader audience• Verify data accuracy and consistency in graphical representations, tables, and numerical data throughout documents• Provide constructive feedback to authors on improving writing quality while maintaining the integrity of their analysis• Stay updated on industry terminology, trends, and best practices to enhance the quality and relevance of edited content

• Writing and line editing content for various clients, resulting in high-quality and error-free publications that prioritize inclusivity• Regularly communicate with clients to explicate assignment-related expectations, as required• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently meet tight deadlines• Formulate work in accordance with prescribed editorial and formatting guidelines, as provided orinstructed by the client• Conduct research and perform fact-checking on numerous topics in relation to the product,service, or client in order to execute the most effective communication strategies• Suggest innovative ideas and topics for pending content while independently monitoring andlogging all corresponding hours for personal records

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States

• Reviewing and revising content for accuracy and quality, including fact-checking, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax• Ensuring correct tone, voice, clarity, flow, and structure of content• Serving as lead editor for various major brands, performing all levels of editing, includingproofreading, copy editing, fact-checking, and brand style compliance• Creation of a new editing process for all to use, including training the copywritingteam and personally editing thousands of pieces of copy to ensure a consistent brand voice is utilized throughout the agency• Working with writers and designers to ensure all content meets brand guidelines and all copy is accurate and free of grammatical errors• Compiling and updating style guides as required, both internally and for clients• Consistently managing multiple projects while meeting strict and rapid deadlines• Keeping abreast of trends in content and style reflected on various popular social media channels and throughout the industry at large• Regularly pushing for and implementing edits to make general communications as inclusive as possible• Proofing and approving production and printing drafts of promotional and POP materials• Writing and editing long- and short-form copy for blogs, websites, social media, presentations, training materials, print/digital collateral and publications, video scripts and on-screen copy, email marketing, event/exhibit materials, infographics, branded environments/displays, signage, digital/interactive solutions, and more

Glade Spring, Virginia

• Wrote, edited, and developed a variety of print and electronic communications to create awarenessaround client messaging, as well as drive engagement and interaction• Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges while providing solutions-oriented campaign themes• Acted as a media liaison by writing client press releases and media advisories for eventannouncements and public relations efforts, as well as responding to media inquiries• Managed project deadlines and monitored milestones through the completion stage• Created and managed communication channels, including company newsletters, intranet, blog posts, email communications, social media, websites, and more• Understood and adhered to content best practices and product specifications while collaboratingwith designers and the editorial team on marketing materials

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General, Graduated Early

Activities and Societies: Honors Program, Patrick Henry Scholar, Whitetopper Newspaper, Tutoring Program, Sigma Upsilon Nu, Sigma Tao.

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), English, History, Graduated Early

Activities and Societies: Interact Club — President, Fine Arts Club — President, Student Newspaper Writer, Quiz Bowl team member, Young.