freelance editor resume example with 5+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Seasoned Editor with over four years of experience in line and content editing, research and project management. Mastery of the English language and academic, fiction, and political writing. Highly successful at providing ongoing training, coaching and monitoring of writers and fellow editors. Outstanding time management and communication skills.
Skills
Organizational Skills
Liaising
Logistics
Small Publicity Campaigns
Attention to detail
Strong Communication Skills
Problem resolution
Operational improvement
Mastery of English grammar
Understanding of Social Media
Internet Research
Ability to Prioritize
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient In Microsoft Office
Education
Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VAExpected in 05/2018 ā āBachelor of Arts:English - GPA:
Florida State College At JacksonvilleJacksonville, FLExpected in 05/2014 ā āAssociate of Arts:Liberal Arts And General Studies - GPA:
Accomplishments
Published Books edited:
Stay Away from the Libertarians!, Remso W. Martinez, June 2018, Bestseller, Political Humor.
How to Succeed in Politics (and Other Forms of Devil Worship), Remso W. Martinez, July 2019.
Determined readiness of 2-4 written pieces per week, made changes and approved final versions for publication.
Checked reference sources to verify dates, facts and statistics.
Coordinated with a team of six writers to maintain consistent voice while removing grammatical problems.
Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers by clear written and verbal communication.
Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries for each article and assisted in social media publicity.
Changed and rewrote sentences and paragraphs to maintain story flow.
Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy and consistency.
Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
University Of Kentucky - Student Research Assistant Lexington, KY, 08/2017 - 02/2018
Conducted meticulous research to identify information and answer multifaceted questions.
Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Prepared literature for reports, presentations or submission to peer-review journals.
Conducted, researched and drafted memos and summaries on Current Events, Literature, and advanced copies of TBR books.
Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Worked with professor to assist with story development and research.
Chegg Tutors - Online English and Writing Tutor City, STATE, 08/2016 - 08/2017
Motivated over 20 students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing.
Assessed current reading levels and planned optimal educational strategies to help students improve writing and research skills.
Developed student confidence though attentive instruction in English, applying positive reinforcement strategies.
Administered feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and build confidence.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
Tutored over twenty struggling, average and advanced students in literature and research course materials.
Liberty University Center Fr Curriculum Developmen - Student Office Worker City, STATE, 03/2015 - 05/2016
Organized, stored and retrieved files to enhance daily operations and support customer needs.
Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
Delivered expert clerical support by efficiently handling wide range of routine and special requirements.
Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth.
Interacted with customers professionally by email to provide information and directed to desired staff members.
Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Google Drive.
Developed and maintained spreadsheets in Excel to track and chart information such as Course update processes and textbook editions and shipping status.
Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Provided clerical support to 30+ company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for Bachelor's, Master's, and Online courses.
Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
Managed quality assurance program, including student and professor evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Additional Information
Typing Speed: 66 WPM
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Outlook.
1 year experience podcast script/interview drafting and audio editing.
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