Daina Wynot
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PYMNTS
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior copy editor
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Feb 2022 - Present
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Copy editor
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Jul 2018 - Feb 2022
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Cape Cod Compositors Inc
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Italy
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Proofreader, copy editor, eBook specialist
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Jul 2014 - Jul 2018
Proofread and copy edit textbooks, websites, and other assignments for companies such as John Wiley & Sons and LearningExpress/EBSCO. Assure quality on copy editing and proofreading projects received from subcontractors and freelancers. Transform books from print format to eBook format using InDesign, Quark, Calibre, and Sigil. Ensure eBooks meet standards for both Kindle and iBook formats. Troubleshoot errors in an eBook’s HTML or CSS. Create simple graphics for textbooks using Photoshop and Illustrator. Speak with authors and publishers as necessary in order to assure accuracy on projects. Typeset textbooks using InDesign. Assisted in training coworkers in Illustrator and Sigil. Show less
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Copy editor, copy writer, co-host
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May 2017 - May 2018
Write and edit content for The Grinkle Awards podcast, including Facebook posts and episode descriptions. Write the introduction and outro script for each podcast episode. Research and write up a short report on various films to be read during the episodes. Design any necessary graphics for social media and website purposes. Write and edit content for The Grinkle Awards podcast, including Facebook posts and episode descriptions. Write the introduction and outro script for each podcast episode. Research and write up a short report on various films to be read during the episodes. Design any necessary graphics for social media and website purposes.
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Copy editor
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2017
Edit copy for the food blog Fare and Square Boston, ensuring the best quality and readability. Collaborate with blog’s author to retain her sound and style. Assist author with SEO and web writing best practices as necessary. Edit copy for the food blog Fare and Square Boston, ensuring the best quality and readability. Collaborate with blog’s author to retain her sound and style. Assist author with SEO and web writing best practices as necessary.
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Building 19
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Social media analyst
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Jan 2013 - Nov 2013
Manage and maintain company Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Foursquare, and Instagram pages to increase followers/fans, social engagement, and brand knowledge. Promote and write copy to be seen on social media. Track reactions and interactions with social media posts. Organize web contests to be run on social media. Bring in a new customer base to stores by targeting the various demographics represented on social media platforms. Interact regularly with customers via social media platforms. Manage online exclusive coupons and track their reach and usage in store. Show less
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Degrees2Dreams
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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Customer R&D Reasearcher/Analyst, Buzz Builder
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Aug 2012 - Jan 2013
Research, interview, analyze potential customers for start-up company blending cutting-edge social media job search strategies with traditional methods to help college students/recent graduates launch their careers. Create content for Facebook, Twitter and blog posts by monitoring keywords and competitor information. Setting up alerts and RSS feeds to stay on top of information. Research, interview, analyze potential customers for start-up company blending cutting-edge social media job search strategies with traditional methods to help college students/recent graduates launch their careers. Create content for Facebook, Twitter and blog posts by monitoring keywords and competitor information. Setting up alerts and RSS feeds to stay on top of information.
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Camp Counselor
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Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
Care of children ages 2.9-5, room clean up, food preparation, nurture social skills,interaction with other teachers and parents.
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Substitute Teacher Assistant
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2012
Care of children ages 2.9-5, room clean up, food preparation, nurture social skills,interaction with other teachers and parents.
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Fitchburg State University, School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Front Desk
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
Organization of office space, answering and making phone calls, checking residents and guests into the building, maintaining security in the main lobby. Organization of office space, answering and making phone calls, checking residents and guests into the building, maintaining security in the main lobby.
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Vice President
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Attend bi-monthly meetings to discuss club plans with student government, event planning, calendar/schedule planning, and member recruitment. Attend bi-monthly meetings to discuss club plans with student government, event planning, calendar/schedule planning, and member recruitment.
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Education
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Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), English-Professional Writing -
Braintree High School