QUALIFICATIONS

Editing, Proofreading, and Research
• Experienced content editor, copy editor, developmental editor, fact-checker, line editor, proofreader, and researcher.
• Skilled at editing and proofreading text online, in electronic files, and in hard-copy layout.
• Proficient in AP and Chicago style guides; adept at creating and using in-house style guides.
• Experienced with editing U.S. English text for Canadian and UK markets, and vice versa.
• Fast and accurate at online fact-checking, including photographic research.

Writing
• Published writer of magazine and newspaper articles on food, humor, arts and entertainment, and local-interest topics; children’s nonfiction books and toy assembly instructions; and chapters of local guidebooks.

Management
• Skilled in verbal and written communication and collaboration with clients, editors, writers, designers, and photographers. Experienced public speaker.
• Productive in teamwork environments as well as independent projects. Supervised work groups of two to six people; taught college courses of 35 to 40 students.
• Adept at managing multiple tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Skilled organizer with a meticulous eye for detail.

Technical Skills
• Experienced with Mac OS, Windows OS, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, HTML and XML, Adobe Acrobat, FileMaker Pro, and various email and content management programs.

Projects/Materials
• Web, email, and print advertisements and marketing materials • magazines and newspapers • online entertainment blogs • curriculum and educational materials • product catalogs • biographies and corporate histories • nonprofit organization websites and brochures • novels and screenplays • retail websites • local travel guidebooks • children’s books • toy packaging and assembly instructions • food packaging • academic journal articles • student essays • technical materials for hardware, software, and mobile and Web apps

EMPLOYMENT

Freelance/Contract Content Editor, Copy Editor, Proofreader, Researcher, and Writer
Seattle, Washington; Rainier, Oregon; Olympia, Washington; and Arcata, California, September 2000–March 2007 and September 2008–present
• Edited and proofread text for advertising agencies, design firms, retailers, manufacturers, software companies, book publishers, magazines, newspapers, nonprofit organizations, college professors, students, and independent writers.
• Researched and fact-checked text and photographs for a variety of markets, including travel, food, local interest, children’s education, science, history, and other nonfiction subjects.
• Wrote articles for magazines and newspapers, and chapters and short books for publishers.
• Managed editorial projects from development to delivery; supervised and coordinated teams of writers, designers, product developers, producers, editorial interns, and proofreaders.
• Clients have included Becker & Mayer, Costco, Fenwick Publishing, Girl Friday Productions, Leviton, Sasquatch Books, Seattle Metropolitan magazine, and many creative/marketing agencies, such as Frog Design, Hammerquist Studios, Merkle, MRM Worldwide, PBJS, Publicis, and Tether.

Copy Editor, Proofreader
Amazon.com
Seattle, Washington, October 2002–March 2003 and December 2012–March 2013
• Copy edited various forms of website content and marketing emails for consumer electronics, working with site merchandisers to ensure consistent and accurate messaging (2012–2013).
• Proofread online catalog copy before website publication, working with copy editors to maintain in-house style across vendor lines for the newly launched apparel store (2002–2003).

Online Copy Chief
Microsoft/MSN Branded Entertainment and Experiences Team
Seattle, Washington, March 2007–August 2008
• Managed copy editing process for the team’s websites and blogs, serving a wide variety of corporate and celebrity clients; ensured timely delivery and sufficient staff coverage; communicated with other team members and outside vendors; supervised and trained assistant copy editing vendors; provided feedback and periodic reports on vendor editing quality.
• Edited preproduction text using Microsoft Word; proofread postproduction text live online.
• Acted as an editorial style resource for team staff and vendors; wrote a team style guide.

History Instructor (Adjunct)
Seattle University
September 1994–March 2000 and September 2001–March 2002
Seattle Central Community College
September 1994–December 1994
• Taught writing-intensive classes in European, United States, and Pacific Northwest history.
• Created new courses and curricula; wrote lectures; compiled primary source readings.
• Corrected essays and exams; met with students individually to provide feedback.

Copy Chief, Contributing Writer, Copy Editor, Proofreader
The Stranger (weekly newspaper)
Seattle, Washington, July 1998–August 2001
• Managed copy flow and improved communication between editorial and production staff; recruited, tested, hired, trained, and reviewed interns and other editorial employees.
• Researched factual issues and style questions; co-wrote in-house style guide.
• Edited text using Microsoft Word and FileMaker Pro; proofread hard copy in layout.
• Wrote articles for music, film, books, food, calendar, and feature sections.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

• University teaching assistant for history and English courses • English/ESL tutor for adults and high-school students • office manager • word-processing specialist • administrative assistant • research interviewer • bookkeeper • retail clerk • restaurant worker

EDUCATION

M.A., B.A., History, University of California, Santa Cruz, California
A.A., Liberal Arts/Business, Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, Michigan
Additional Business Coursework, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, Michigan