Jane Cormuss
Switchboard Operator at The Brattleboro Retreat- Claim this Profile
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Bill Weber
Jane is terrific. Precise. A good judge of grammar. A pleasure and a pro to work with.
Lori Dougherty
Jane is an inspiringly meticulous, knowledgeable and thoughtful editor and proofreader. She knows not only what is correct, but why, and how to mark it on manuscript. BU's Office of Publications Production handled 500–600 projects a year, from the sublime (Undergraduate Admissions Viewbook) to the ridiculous (Tips for Van Drivers). Jane edited the majority of these, and all of the high-profile, flagship pieces were her responsibility. With Boston University's reputation at stake in every instance, you can imagine the critical need for accuracy and quality; and with a non-profit's budget, you can imagine the need to keep the cost of re-work to a minimum. Jane applied the same the same high level of attention and expertise to each piece she touched, in a fast-paced environment under often immutable deadlines. In short, I cannot recommend Jane more highly.
Bill Weber
Jane is terrific. Precise. A good judge of grammar. A pleasure and a pro to work with.
Lori Dougherty
Jane is an inspiringly meticulous, knowledgeable and thoughtful editor and proofreader. She knows not only what is correct, but why, and how to mark it on manuscript. BU's Office of Publications Production handled 500–600 projects a year, from the sublime (Undergraduate Admissions Viewbook) to the ridiculous (Tips for Van Drivers). Jane edited the majority of these, and all of the high-profile, flagship pieces were her responsibility. With Boston University's reputation at stake in every instance, you can imagine the critical need for accuracy and quality; and with a non-profit's budget, you can imagine the need to keep the cost of re-work to a minimum. Jane applied the same the same high level of attention and expertise to each piece she touched, in a fast-paced environment under often immutable deadlines. In short, I cannot recommend Jane more highly.
Bill Weber
Jane is terrific. Precise. A good judge of grammar. A pleasure and a pro to work with.
Lori Dougherty
Jane is an inspiringly meticulous, knowledgeable and thoughtful editor and proofreader. She knows not only what is correct, but why, and how to mark it on manuscript. BU's Office of Publications Production handled 500–600 projects a year, from the sublime (Undergraduate Admissions Viewbook) to the ridiculous (Tips for Van Drivers). Jane edited the majority of these, and all of the high-profile, flagship pieces were her responsibility. With Boston University's reputation at stake in every instance, you can imagine the critical need for accuracy and quality; and with a non-profit's budget, you can imagine the need to keep the cost of re-work to a minimum. Jane applied the same the same high level of attention and expertise to each piece she touched, in a fast-paced environment under often immutable deadlines. In short, I cannot recommend Jane more highly.
Bill Weber
Jane is terrific. Precise. A good judge of grammar. A pleasure and a pro to work with.
Lori Dougherty
Jane is an inspiringly meticulous, knowledgeable and thoughtful editor and proofreader. She knows not only what is correct, but why, and how to mark it on manuscript. BU's Office of Publications Production handled 500–600 projects a year, from the sublime (Undergraduate Admissions Viewbook) to the ridiculous (Tips for Van Drivers). Jane edited the majority of these, and all of the high-profile, flagship pieces were her responsibility. With Boston University's reputation at stake in every instance, you can imagine the critical need for accuracy and quality; and with a non-profit's budget, you can imagine the need to keep the cost of re-work to a minimum. Jane applied the same the same high level of attention and expertise to each piece she touched, in a fast-paced environment under often immutable deadlines. In short, I cannot recommend Jane more highly.
Experience
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Brattleboro Retreat
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Switchboard Operator
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Mar 2018 - Present
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Harvard Business School
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Copy Editor
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2013 - Present
Alumni Marketing and Communications: -Copy edit and proofread alumni profiles, print and digital. -Review and copy edit alumni magazine articles, class notes, print and digital. -Uphold AMC and HBS editing conventions according to Chicago Manual of Style. Alumni Marketing and Communications: -Copy edit and proofread alumni profiles, print and digital. -Review and copy edit alumni magazine articles, class notes, print and digital. -Uphold AMC and HBS editing conventions according to Chicago Manual of Style.
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Boston University—Metropolitan College
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Copy Editor - Distance Education
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May 2013 - Present
Quality assurance for online courseware across a range of subject areas, including international business, marketing, education, theology, sociology Quality assurance for online courseware across a range of subject areas, including international business, marketing, education, theology, sociology
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Copy Editor
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Jan 2012 - Present
Proofread annual donor report. Proofread annual donor report.
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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500 - 600 Employee
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Freelance Editor
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Feb 2017 - Mar 2017
Exhibition catalog for traveling show of Japanese art Exhibition catalog for traveling show of Japanese art
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Harvard Business Publishing Education
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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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Freelance Copy Editor
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2013 - 2016
-Copy edit updated case studies and associated teaching notes, Excel exhibits. -Uphold style conventions according to in-house guide and Chicago Manual of Style. -Ensure consistency, accuracy, and tone. -Perform fact-checking. -Copy edit updated case studies and associated teaching notes, Excel exhibits. -Uphold style conventions according to in-house guide and Chicago Manual of Style. -Ensure consistency, accuracy, and tone. -Perform fact-checking.
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Islandport Press
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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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Freelance Editor
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2014 - 2015
Young adult and adult titles. Young adult and adult titles.
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Tilbury House Publishers
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader
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2013 - 2014
Copy edit and proofread variety of adult and children's books, including biography of Edmund Muskie; anthology of young adult writers; book on the summer architecture of Maine. Copy edit and proofread variety of adult and children's books, including biography of Edmund Muskie; anthology of young adult writers; book on the summer architecture of Maine.
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Boston University's Metropolitan College
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Charles River Campus, Boston
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Copy Writer, Editor
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Dec 2010 - Mar 2013
Write, edit, copy edit, and proofread variety of marketing and advertising materials (print and digital) promoting academic degree, certificate, and online extended education programs. Perform fact-checking and background research, as needed. Maintain college and university standards according to Chicago Manual of Style. Write, edit, copy edit, and proofread variety of marketing and advertising materials (print and digital) promoting academic degree, certificate, and online extended education programs. Perform fact-checking and background research, as needed. Maintain college and university standards according to Chicago Manual of Style.
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Lasell University
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Instructor
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2006 - Dec 2010
Adjunct part-time instructor in history and philosophy. Special interest in sociology and history of religion, particularly conservative religious movements in America. Also, comparative study of secularism and modern religious beliefs and practices. History courses include Revivalism and Religion in America since 1870. Philosophy classes include Introduction to Philosophy; Ethics; Philosophy of Love and Sex; Social and Political Philosophy. Adjunct part-time instructor in history and philosophy. Special interest in sociology and history of religion, particularly conservative religious movements in America. Also, comparative study of secularism and modern religious beliefs and practices. History courses include Revivalism and Religion in America since 1870. Philosophy classes include Introduction to Philosophy; Ethics; Philosophy of Love and Sex; Social and Political Philosophy.
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Boston University School of Public Health
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Manager of Publications
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Jun 2003 - Jul 2008
Managed all aspects of comprehensive publications program, in collaboration with director of communications and senior administrators, to support the School of Public Health’s mission and overall communications program. Write, edit, and provide art direction for dean’s report, alumni magazine, admissions materials, departmental brochures, and programs for special events. Work collaboratively with internal staff, Charles River Campus offices, external vendors and freelance writers, graphic designers, and print vendors. Edit text for external Web site and internal Web portal, ensuring continuity and accuracy.
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Boston University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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University Editor
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Apr 1997 - May 2001
Managed editing department, ensuring that all major publications of the University’s sixteen Schools and Colleges, and those of the University’s administrative offices, met established standards. Supervised the work of one full-time editor and two full-time proofreaders on 400 to 500 projects each year. Advised clients regarding suitability of text; performed extensive editing and rewriting in consultation with clients. Worked collaboratively with internal staff, including graphic designers, typesetters, and customer-service representatives, to meet clients’ needs and maintain the University’s standards.
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Communications Director
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1983 - 1987
Oversight of comprehensive public relations and publications program. Oversight of comprehensive public relations and publications program.
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Education
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2004 - 2006
Boston University
MA, Religious and Theological Studies -
1980 - 1982
Skidmore College
BA, Philosophy -
1978 - 1980
Lasell University
AA, Open Studies -
1974 - 1978
Doane Stuart School
High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
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