Résumé
Experience
2022-Present
I ensure that our agency create clear, concise, and error-free copy across all channels, including print advertising, print collateral, digital ads, and website development. Duties include:
PROOFREADER &
COPY EDITOR
Canopy & Vine LLC
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​ensuring consistency of voice, tone, and preferences for every client
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juggling tight deadlines and multiple projects
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assisting in copywriting where needed to forge strong, positive messages for our clients
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developing and maintaining style sheets
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regularly reviewing systems and procedures to achieve the highest level of writing and design
2000-Present
FREELANCE WRITER
Telling a good story is the best way to hook a reader, whether the genre is fiction, nonfiction, or promotional. I've been telling stories professionally for more than 20 years.
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fiction (adults & children)
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health & wellness
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marketing, blogging, & fundraising
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travel & local interest
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parenting & special needs
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2 novels (Simon & Schuster)
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several short stories for national magazines
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dozens of articles for various periodicals
2000-Present
FREELANCE EDITOR
I contract on a freelance basis for copyediting, proofreading, and production editorial work. I've completed hundreds of projects for major book publishers, best-selling authors, and periodicals.
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general trade
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magazines
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health
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college textbooks
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cookbooks
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self-help
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literary fiction & memoir
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genre fiction (romance, thriller, sci-fi)
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children's
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Clients:
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Adams Media / Simon & Schuster
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Kirkus Editorial
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HarperCollins Publishers
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Penguin Random House
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Skills & Training
Education
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
B.A. Honors in French, minor in English
Lawrence, KS
Professional Skill Set
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MS Office Suite
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Fluent in The Chicago Manual of Style
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Expert in The Associated Press Stylebook​
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Meticulous attention to detail
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Deadline driven
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Able to juggle multiple projects
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Works independently & collaboratively
Languages
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English (native)
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French (proficient)
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Spanish (familiar)
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German (familiar)
Additional Training
HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
New York, NY
Three years as production editor for college textbook division. Coordinated production from manuscript through bound book. Maintained book budget and deadlines, supervised freelance copy editors and proofreaders, consulted with designers, and acted as liaison with authors.
WOMAN'S DAY MAGAZINE
New York, NY
Two years as an editorial assistant. Responsible for proofreading every stage of the magazine; coordinated and edited regional section; assisted in ad makeup.