RESUME
Professional
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I am a proofreader and copy editor specializing in scholarly book manuscripts using APA, Chicago, and MLA styles. I have a certificate in publishing from the Denver Publishing Institute and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder.
I have worked with many university presses and other publishers as well as self-published indie authors. I have worked on book manuscripts covering topics such as education, anthropology, ethnic studies, social justice, history, and archaeology.
Skills
Work
experience
Copy Editor, Proofreader – Self-employed
2017–present
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Editing and proofreading scholarly and technical books for publication using APA, Chicago, and MLA style
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Editing journal articles, web content, educational materials, and marketing materials of varying content and styles
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Producing consistent, high-quality editing on quick-turnaround documents as well as longer, larger projects
Copy Editor – Papercheck
2018–2019
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Edited academic research papers in AMA, AP, APA, ASA, Chicago, and MLA styles
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Edited articles, web content, resumes, personal statements, fiction writing, news articles, blog posts, correspondence, and marketing materials of varying content and styles for online clients
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Used company’s project management and document queue programs for organizing and prioritizing tasks
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Collaborated with colleagues to provide clients with consistent, concise editing and proofreading
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Produced consistent, high-quality editing on quick-turnaround documents as well as longer, larger projects
Marketing Assistant – Celestial Seasonings
2015–2017
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Managed social media accounts by creating and editing written and visual content; implementing social media campaigns; and compiling and reporting on performance data via email and presentations
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Managed calendars, travel, and expense reports for vice president of sales and marketing, senior director of marketing, and other upper-management and marketing-team members
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Completed administrative work including expense reports, answering phones, email communication using Microsoft Office, assisting customers and clients, and scheduling meetings
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Managed all company donations and sponsorships and served on the company’s Charitable Contributions Committee
Copy editing
Proofreading
Citations and reference lists
Writing/Citation Styles
APA
Chicago
MLA
Scholarly
Technical
Non-fiction
Historical Fiction
Education
University of Denver
Denver Publishing Institute – 2022
Denver, Colorado
University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor of Arts: Sociology – 2009
Boulder, Colorado
Semester at Sea
Study Abroad – 2008
Coursework, assignments, fieldwork, and travel in: The Bahamas, Brazil, Namibia, South Africa, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Hawaii, and Costa Rica
Affiliations
Member of the Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)