Professional Summary
Nonfiction and B2B line editor, copyeditor, and proofreader with seven years of experience serving clients ranging from solopreneurs to Fortune 500 companies in diverse industries such as finance, marketing, health care, tech, personal development, and media. Proficient in AP and Chicago styles.
Experience
Editor and proofreader - The Language Agent (self)
• Collaborate with writers and subject matter experts to enhance the clarity and readability of content, implement style guides, develop style sheets, and ensure adherence to house styles or brand guidelines
• Enable writers to expand their skill sets and take on new challenges by providing constructive feedback and mentoring that help them grow as professionals
• Demonstrate versatility and adaptability in working one-on-one with clients and a team of 30+ writers and editors to ensure timely delivery of high-quality content
• Increased readership by 25% by ensuring accuracy and consistency in manuscripts, articles, digital content, reports, sales presentations, and press releases
• Reduced editing costs and rounds by 50% by effectively managing multiple projects with a thorough approach
Publications
Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers
Published by Harshman House Publishing on 05 February 2020
Education
Music BA cum laude - La Sierra University
Skills
HIGHLIGHTS
• Coauthored Find a Real Editor, a guidebook for writers on finding a skilled and ethical editor
• Guide best-selling indie authors in various life coaching niches
• Edit Inc 5000 features and other projects with budgets up to $2 million
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS
- Published works in three consecutive issues of Musings, Department of English literary journal
- Staff writer (music and entertainment reviewer), The Criterion
Awards
Member, Alpha Mu Gamma, La Sierra chapter