Malecia (El-Amin) Walker
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Jessica Branch
It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Malecia. While she copy edited many of Toptal's blogs, I'm most familiar with her work on the finance blog's in-depth long-form articles covering a wide range of financial and economic topics. She tackled these often complicated stories with skill, sensitivity, and patience, improving every text she touched. In addition to her technical prowess, Malecia also possesses a keen ear for tone and voice and strong fact-checking abilities. She's calm and collegial, even under pressure, and her insights always helped the articles we worked on together. I recommend her highly.
Liz Entman
Malecia is a sharp, thoughtful copyeditor who is able to tackle a wide variety of topics with ease. She is always a calm, helpful presence, even when deadlines are tight and stress is high. She would be an excellent addition to any editorial or creative team.
Jessica Branch
It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Malecia. While she copy edited many of Toptal's blogs, I'm most familiar with her work on the finance blog's in-depth long-form articles covering a wide range of financial and economic topics. She tackled these often complicated stories with skill, sensitivity, and patience, improving every text she touched. In addition to her technical prowess, Malecia also possesses a keen ear for tone and voice and strong fact-checking abilities. She's calm and collegial, even under pressure, and her insights always helped the articles we worked on together. I recommend her highly.
Liz Entman
Malecia is a sharp, thoughtful copyeditor who is able to tackle a wide variety of topics with ease. She is always a calm, helpful presence, even when deadlines are tight and stress is high. She would be an excellent addition to any editorial or creative team.
Jessica Branch
It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Malecia. While she copy edited many of Toptal's blogs, I'm most familiar with her work on the finance blog's in-depth long-form articles covering a wide range of financial and economic topics. She tackled these often complicated stories with skill, sensitivity, and patience, improving every text she touched. In addition to her technical prowess, Malecia also possesses a keen ear for tone and voice and strong fact-checking abilities. She's calm and collegial, even under pressure, and her insights always helped the articles we worked on together. I recommend her highly.
Liz Entman
Malecia is a sharp, thoughtful copyeditor who is able to tackle a wide variety of topics with ease. She is always a calm, helpful presence, even when deadlines are tight and stress is high. She would be an excellent addition to any editorial or creative team.
Jessica Branch
It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with Malecia. While she copy edited many of Toptal's blogs, I'm most familiar with her work on the finance blog's in-depth long-form articles covering a wide range of financial and economic topics. She tackled these often complicated stories with skill, sensitivity, and patience, improving every text she touched. In addition to her technical prowess, Malecia also possesses a keen ear for tone and voice and strong fact-checking abilities. She's calm and collegial, even under pressure, and her insights always helped the articles we worked on together. I recommend her highly.
Liz Entman
Malecia is a sharp, thoughtful copyeditor who is able to tackle a wide variety of topics with ease. She is always a calm, helpful presence, even when deadlines are tight and stress is high. She would be an excellent addition to any editorial or creative team.
Credentials
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Grant Writing for Education
LinkedInOct, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Dragonfly Editorial
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United States
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Writing and Editing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Apr 2023 - Present
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freelance writer, editor
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Writing and Editing
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700 & Above Employee
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Editor/Writer
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Mar 2011 - Present
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Toptal
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Copy Editor
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Jan 2022 - Feb 2023
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Lonely Planet
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Digital Copy Editor
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
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The Appeal Media
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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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May 2018 - Jun 2021
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Gutenberg
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United States
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Marketing Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editorial Consultant
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Dec 2017 - May 2018
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The New York Times
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Staff Editor, live copy desk
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Dec 2016 - Sep 2017
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Staff Editor, business copy desk
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Oct 2011 - Dec 2016
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Black Enterprise Magazine
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copy Editor
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Jan 2010 - Sep 2011
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The Dallas Morning News
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Travel Editor
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Jan 2008 - Oct 2008
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Interim Assistant Travel Editor
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May 2007 - Jan 2008
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Features Copy Editor/Layout Editor
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Aug 2004 - May 2007
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News Copy Editor
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Jan 2003 - Aug 2004
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The Kansas City Star
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Copy Editor, fill-in slot
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Sep 1999 - Jan 2003
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Boston Globe Media
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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700 & Above Employee
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Dow Jones Newspaper Fund intern
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Jun 1998 - Aug 1998
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Education
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University of Missouri-Columbia
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Hood College
BA