Esther Howard
Technical Editor at Farallon Consulting- Claim this Profile
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Thomas Bonin
Few people have the passion for editing and writing that Esther does. She can unravel a tangled sentence, pare down wordy text, or find just the right word. I worked on many large, complex proposals with Esther for 5 years at Premera, where she was a committed, dependable team member. We miss her seemingly endless store of puns and trivia!
Kathy Rossi
Esther provided thorough technical editing on hundreds of technical reports on a very tight project deadline schedule. Throughout the often difficult and tedious process of document revisions, she was always reliable, kept a positive outlook and maintained a sense of humor which served to enhance the morale of the environmental team. She is a skilled technical editor and would be a positive asset
Thomas Bonin
Few people have the passion for editing and writing that Esther does. She can unravel a tangled sentence, pare down wordy text, or find just the right word. I worked on many large, complex proposals with Esther for 5 years at Premera, where she was a committed, dependable team member. We miss her seemingly endless store of puns and trivia!
Kathy Rossi
Esther provided thorough technical editing on hundreds of technical reports on a very tight project deadline schedule. Throughout the often difficult and tedious process of document revisions, she was always reliable, kept a positive outlook and maintained a sense of humor which served to enhance the morale of the environmental team. She is a skilled technical editor and would be a positive asset
Thomas Bonin
Few people have the passion for editing and writing that Esther does. She can unravel a tangled sentence, pare down wordy text, or find just the right word. I worked on many large, complex proposals with Esther for 5 years at Premera, where she was a committed, dependable team member. We miss her seemingly endless store of puns and trivia!
Kathy Rossi
Esther provided thorough technical editing on hundreds of technical reports on a very tight project deadline schedule. Throughout the often difficult and tedious process of document revisions, she was always reliable, kept a positive outlook and maintained a sense of humor which served to enhance the morale of the environmental team. She is a skilled technical editor and would be a positive asset
Thomas Bonin
Few people have the passion for editing and writing that Esther does. She can unravel a tangled sentence, pare down wordy text, or find just the right word. I worked on many large, complex proposals with Esther for 5 years at Premera, where she was a committed, dependable team member. We miss her seemingly endless store of puns and trivia!
Kathy Rossi
Esther provided thorough technical editing on hundreds of technical reports on a very tight project deadline schedule. Throughout the often difficult and tedious process of document revisions, she was always reliable, kept a positive outlook and maintained a sense of humor which served to enhance the morale of the environmental team. She is a skilled technical editor and would be a positive asset
Credentials
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Project Management Simplified
LinkedInJul, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Farallon Consulting
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technical Editor
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Feb 2021 - Present
Editing, formatting, writing, cataloging, and maintaining technical and marketing documents with adherence to Farallon’s Style Guide and strict company protocols. Primary work involves reviewing, formatting, and editing a variety of documents, including reports, proposals, technical memoranda, letters, cost estimate spreadsheets, procedures, manuals, and marketing and related materials. Editing, formatting, writing, cataloging, and maintaining technical and marketing documents with adherence to Farallon’s Style Guide and strict company protocols. Primary work involves reviewing, formatting, and editing a variety of documents, including reports, proposals, technical memoranda, letters, cost estimate spreadsheets, procedures, manuals, and marketing and related materials.
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Moss Adams
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United States
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Accounting
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Proposal Specialist, CF APMP
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Sep 2019 - Jul 2020
• Submitted 30+ proposals for a variety of audit functions (internal, performance, and construction audits), bond measure compliance, and fraud investigation; strategic planning; and organizational analysis.• Worked with partners, senior managers, and managers to write proposals that were on time, responsive, compliant, and highlighted Moss Adams’ outstanding capabilities.• Coordinated subject matter experts, procurement site registration, legal review, and production/shipping.• Wrote proposals for government agencies, transit authorities, utilities, education, Indian tribes, and non-profit organizations.
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Premera Blue Cross
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Proposal Specialist
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Mar 2012 - Sep 2019
• Managed 80+ proposals and 100+ RFIs for mid-market and national accounts, as a lead and a team member. • Coordinated 400+ requests for provider network analysis reports from Premera business analysts and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. • Prepared 30+ finalist presentations to sell to and retain customers. • Contributed to revision of company style guide.• Provided internal technical editing services to company marketing team. • Managed 80+ proposals and 100+ RFIs for mid-market and national accounts, as a lead and a team member. • Coordinated 400+ requests for provider network analysis reports from Premera business analysts and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. • Prepared 30+ finalist presentations to sell to and retain customers. • Contributed to revision of company style guide.• Provided internal technical editing services to company marketing team.
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Technical Editor
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Jul 2010 - Sep 2011
• Edited documents for the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project: Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), 2010 Supplemental Draft EIS, 15+ technical discipline reports, including transportation; environmental justice; air quality; fish, vegetation, and wildlife; hazardous materials; and land use. This work contributed to regulatory approval for the project.• Compiled and organized responses to public comments. Edited figures and tables for readability and consistency. • Revised EIS according to “reader-friendly” standards, prepared index, and compiled materials for administrative record. Performed extensive, detailed print proofing. • Received two “Core Values” recognitions from Parametrix.
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Integral Consulting Inc.
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United States
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Environmental Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Technical Editor
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Aug 2007 - Feb 2010
• Edited 100+ documents relating to the presence and effects of toxic substances on the environment and human health. • Documents included human health risk assessments, field sampling plans, health and safety plans, and remedial investigation/feasibility study reports. • Edited text for content, grammar, and consistency; compiled and addressed author queries; created project-specific style sheets; compiled lists of acronyms; checked citations and cross-references; managed production process; and performed QA/QC. • Reconciled table, figure, and back material numbering.
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Jones & Stokes Associates
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United States
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Technical Editor
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Nov 2003 - Apr 2007
• Edited and managed environmental impact statements and supporting documentation. Topics included wetlands, wildlife, fisheries, air quality, water quality, and cultural resources. • Coordinated with project managers and authors, from creating project kick-off materials, to editing resource sections, to final print proofing and document production. • Edited and managed environmental impact statements and supporting documentation. Topics included wetlands, wildlife, fisheries, air quality, water quality, and cultural resources. • Coordinated with project managers and authors, from creating project kick-off materials, to editing resource sections, to final print proofing and document production.
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Wetland Biologist, Technical Writer and Editor
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Jan 1996 - Nov 2003
Delineated wetlands using federal methodology; monitored wetland mitigation sites; mapped vegetation; identified plants to species (including grasses, sedges, rushes, and willows); edited and wrote reports and permit applications for local, state, and federal review. Wrote and edited wetland reconnaissance, delineation, and monitoring reports, abstracts, environmental checklists, and annotated bibliographies. Delineated wetlands using federal methodology; monitored wetland mitigation sites; mapped vegetation; identified plants to species (including grasses, sedges, rushes, and willows); edited and wrote reports and permit applications for local, state, and federal review. Wrote and edited wetland reconnaissance, delineation, and monitoring reports, abstracts, environmental checklists, and annotated bibliographies.
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Education
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The Evergreen State College
BS, Environmental Studies -
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University of Washington Extension
Certificate, Editing -
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University of Washington Extension
Certificate, Technical Writing and Editing -
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Watershed Restoration. Portland State University
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