Copyeditor

• Jun 2022 - Present

Copyeditor for four weekly e-newsletters and a monthly print edition. Copyeditor for four weekly e-newsletters and a monthly print edition.

Freelance Copyeditor

• Nov 2020 - Jun 2022

• Edit more than 60,000 words per month for clarity, conciseness, and style guide adherence. • Deliver a personalized client-focused service based on their specific needs, project requirements, and backgrounds. • Perform thorough editing services on various works, including scientific journals, student papers, and creative writing material/manuscripts from authors of various levels of experience.• Demonstrate a strong facility with graphic and textual aspects of formatting, editing, and proofreading.• Copyedit, proofread, and revise various materials based on client needs and special project requirements.• Generate between 5 and 10 repeat orders monthly on advertising platform as a result of positive feedback and comprehensive revisions.

Copyeditor

• Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

• Helped authors from around the world express themselves by revising museum text/material into natural, organic English grammar.• Provided writers with constructive feedback to improve their writing skills.• Ensured consistency across more than 1,000 item descriptions by strictly following internal house style sheets.• Diligently maintained a professional, informative tone across all internal communications to ensure brand voice.• Edited text to maximized readability and accessibility for a variety of audiences.• Assessed rough text copy for consistency and accuracy.• Fact-checked all writings to eliminate any false or misleading claims.

Test Analyst

• May 2016 - Mar 2018

• Collaborated with Star Trek Online developers and programmers to align efforts toward building the highest quality product while maintaining a precise, inflexible release schedule.• Served as the last line of defense for all user-facing text by eliminating any grammar or punctuation errors and ensuring consistency/cohesiveness/readability. • Checked all content against 14 prior seasons to prevent any brand or tone inconsistencies. • Collaborated with Star Trek Online developers and programmers to align efforts toward building the highest quality product while maintaining a precise, inflexible release schedule.• Served as the last line of defense for all user-facing text by eliminating any grammar or punctuation errors and ensuring consistency/cohesiveness/readability. • Checked all content against 14 prior seasons to prevent any brand or tone inconsistencies.

Managing Editor, Shift Magazine (as Graduate Teaching Assistant)

• Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

• Oversaw full-cycle production of a 60-page, multi-feature magazine by selecting topics, assisting student journalists develop their stories, and coordinating page designs to develop a final spread.• Implemented editorial standards and guidelines for use in fund reporting, including the use of style guides.• Customized brand messaging to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.• Played an instrumental role in creative planning to develop a unique, final product.• Issued was awarded Best Student Print Publication by the Publisher’s Association of the West.

Senior Editor

• Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

• Proofread and edited College application essays to help students stand out to admissions departments during the application phase.• Designed plans to streamline editing processes and strengthen academic portfolios for students.• Coached ESL learners on English basics to improve their writing skills and build their knowledge base. • Proofread and edited College application essays to help students stand out to admissions departments during the application phase.• Designed plans to streamline editing processes and strengthen academic portfolios for students.• Coached ESL learners on English basics to improve their writing skills and build their knowledge base.

Research Assistant, Theoretical Linguistics Study on the Syntax of Sluicing

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

Research Assistant, Psycholinguistic Study of On-line Chamorro Processing

• Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

Writing Intern

• Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

Senior QA Tester

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

• Localized text for dozens of mobile applications to make it reflect organic, natural English grammar.• Reviewed software on multiple platforms (Android, iOS, etc.) for compliance with publication standards. • Localized text for dozens of mobile applications to make it reflect organic, natural English grammar.• Reviewed software on multiple platforms (Android, iOS, etc.) for compliance with publication standards.

Games Advisor

• Oct 2005 - Dec 2006

Games Associate

• Jun 2004 - Sep 2004