Heather Darata
Managing Editor—Journal of Emergency Dispatch at International Academies of Emergency Dispatch- Claim this Profile
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Heather is a proofreading QUEEN! She can take complex information about medical terminology and break it down for those that need help understanding those terms. She works thoughtfully and methodically. She catches all grammatical and spelling errors and thinks through the content. She is a hard worker and extremely loyal to her organization. She is passionate about her work and it shows!
LinkedIn User
Heather is a proofreading QUEEN! She can take complex information about medical terminology and break it down for those that need help understanding those terms. She works thoughtfully and methodically. She catches all grammatical and spelling errors and thinks through the content. She is a hard worker and extremely loyal to her organization. She is passionate about her work and it shows!
LinkedIn User
Heather is a proofreading QUEEN! She can take complex information about medical terminology and break it down for those that need help understanding those terms. She works thoughtfully and methodically. She catches all grammatical and spelling errors and thinks through the content. She is a hard worker and extremely loyal to her organization. She is passionate about her work and it shows!
LinkedIn User
Heather is a proofreading QUEEN! She can take complex information about medical terminology and break it down for those that need help understanding those terms. She works thoughtfully and methodically. She catches all grammatical and spelling errors and thinks through the content. She is a hard worker and extremely loyal to her organization. She is passionate about her work and it shows!
Experience
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International Academies of Emergency Dispatch
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Editor—Journal of Emergency Dispatch
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Senior Copy Editor
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Jul 2017 - Feb 2022
Work on Journal of Emergency Dispatch and Annals of Emergency Dispatch & Response proofing including articles/manuscripts, email newsletters, and marketing materials. Collaborate with Journal team and AEDR staff on issue planning, tracking, content creation, and building a network of contributors.Liaison for lead graphic designers of Journal and AEDR. Involved in process of creating new AEDR and IAED Journal websites and posting articles.
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Copy Editor
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2011 - Jul 2017
Copy Editor for everything produced in the Marketing & Communications Dept. including 52-page bimonthly Journal, three quarterly newsletters, press releases, mass e-mails, product marketing materials, and all conference materials and signage for seven annual conferences. All content is edited for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and conformity to AP style. Work with designers and editors to maintain correct usage of company trademarks and in-house style.
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Assistant Editor
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Jul 2008 - 2011
Collaborated with editorial staff to produce a professional, bimonthly 52-page magazine sent to 50,000+ members. Found story ideas and turned them into articles after researching and conducting interviews. Edited all articles for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and conformity to AP style. Proofed marketing materials including brochure and signage for annual conferences. Performed administrative duties including filing and creating and maintaining archival spreadsheet.
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Administrative Assistant to the Director of Marketing/Communications
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Jul 2006 - Jul 2008
Heavily involved with annual NAVIGATOR Conference including ordering supplies, company clothing, and giveaways. Assembled notes for marketing meetings. Responsible for ordering all company training course materials and acting as liaison between printers/vendors and graphic designers. Researched and negotiated with suppliers. Coordinated deliveries. Screened phone calls. Placed calls and sent e-mails on behalf of the director of marketing/communication.
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Education
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2002 - 2006
Southern Utah University
BS, Communications
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