Boss Staffing
Bethesda, MD
October 2002 ♦ May 2003
Technical/Proposal/Retail Editorial Consultant
Was the Novations VMS lead editor on Verizon training project. Responsible for Receiving, downloading, collating and presenting project files from developers and presenting them to the Creative Services department for editing, proofreading and layout. Responsible for keeping lines of communication open between editors, production managers and Verizon project heads. Managed editors on project timelines and deadlines.
♦Performed supplemental writing and development of courseware materials
Performed substantive edits to technical materials
♦Made major decisions on style and design of several Verizon and various Retail projects
♦Updated, edited and revamped house style guide, project style guides
♦Edited and proofread several Retail projects including Nike, Bvlgari, Commerce Bank, Saks
♦Edited several major proposals for company which led to some of Novations major accounts
Food Chemical News Publishing
Washington, DC
July 2001 ♦ February 2002
Copy Editor/Proofreader
Revamped house stylebook for highly specialized newsletters by editing and updating existing entries and adding new terms to the manual. Used PageMaker to reconfigure layout and create bound copies for entire FCN staff. Created and edited two daily e-mail newsletter publications consisting of timely news briefs and uploaded them to Web site.
♦ Edited and proofread three weekly technical publications
♦ Edited and proofread bi-weekly and monthly technical publications
♦ Performed substantive editing for several writers and features
♦ Consulted with editors and staff writers to provide relevant material
♦ Performed research for editors, writers
The Baltimore Sun
Baltimore, MD
June 1999 ♦ July 2001
Copy Editor/Proofreader
Hired as an experienced copy editor trained in the Times Mirror METPRO copy editing program. Successfully moved from metro copy desk to national copy desk. Participated in initiative to monitor and advise on representation of minorities and people of color in the news.
♦ Edited news copy for accuracy, cohesion and readability
♦ Moved copy in a timely manner for broadsheet daily
♦ Wrote catchy, effective headlines and captions
♦ Fit copy to page, put in layout coding and manipulated copy using pagination system
BET.com
Washington, DC
January 2000 ♦ June 2000
Copy Editor/Researcher
Worked closely with content editors and managing editor to compile research for stories and features for various channels on Web site. Generated story ideas for women's channel features. Wrote feature articles for Web site.
♦ Edited online materials for accuracy, cohesion and readability
♦ Researched breaking news and put together briefs for daily submissions
♦ Compiled research for content editors and managing editor
♦ Wrote feature articles for the site
♦ Set up pages and pushed text and graphics to Web site using HTML and DreamWeaver
Long Island Newsday
Melville, NY
August 1998 ♦ May 1999
News/Features Copy Editor
Completed short-term assignment as metro reporter for Newsday in Suffolk County, Long Island. Received formal training in copy editing from Newsday managing editor, reporters, copy editors and news editors from various departments. Independently edited and proofread on features, national and business news desks.
♦ Edited and proofread copy for accuracy, cohesion and readability
♦ Worked with editors to ensure completeness of news
♦ Worked with layout and productions staff in final redaction
