Experience

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  Commonwealth - a McCann Worldgroup company

  • Detroit

  • Copy Editor

    • Apr 2013 - Present
    • Detroit

    Responsible for reviewing, editing and fact checking Chevrolet print (catalogs/ads) and digital materials for grammar, style, consistency, punctuation, copyright, trademark and legal requirements. Updating style guide as needed. Proficient with ProofHQ, Microsoft Word and Adobe programs.

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  Goodby, Silverstein & Partners

  • Freelance Copy Editor

    • Jun 2011 - Apr 2013

    Worked on Chevrolet print and digital materials, websites, direct mail pieces, car and truck catalogs. Also edited promotional copy for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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  Brophy

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Freelance Proofreader

    • Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Worked on Chrysler catalogs and print materials.

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  Moose Run Productions

  • Copy Editor

    • Jan 2009 - May 2009

    Copy edited cookbook entitled -- “The Lavender Gourmet: Culinary Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day.”

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  Campbell-Ewald

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Copy Editor

    • Jan 2000 - Nov 2003
    • Greater Detroit Area

    Researched, reviewed and edited print and digital ads, websites, direct mail copy, Chevrolet car and truck catalogs. Ensured that all copyright, trademark, style and legal requirements were adhered to.

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  Ukrainian Legal Foundation

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • English Language Editor

    • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999
    • Kyiv, Ukraine

    Edited print materials translated from Ukrainian into English for publication in newsletters and journals. Translated articles as needed.

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  Eastern Economist Business Weekly

  • Kyiv, Ukraine

  • Editor

    • Aug 1996 - Dec 1997
    • Kyiv, Ukraine

    Reviewed, edited and proofread articles that were translated from Ukrainian to English for content, accuracy, style and grammar. Worked with local guest writers in developing/organizing news stories. Conducted research and wrote articles.

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  Campbell-Ewald

  • Greater Detroit Area

  • Copy Editor

    • Jul 1994 - Jul 1996
    • Greater Detroit Area

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  Mayer Brown

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Legal Proofreader

    • Jan 1988 - Nov 1993
    • Greater Chicago Area

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  Ambrose Associates

  • Ferndale, MI

  • Copy Editor

    • Feb 1987 - Aug 1987
    • Ferndale, MI

    Copy edited advertising copy including catalogs, ads and direct mail pieces.

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  Coca Cola Bottlers of Detroit

  • Detroit

  • Editor

    • Jun 1983 - Jun 1986
    • Detroit

    Founding editor of The Cokette employee newsletter. Conducted interviews, attended press briefings and various company events. Wrote, edited and proofread articles, took photos, did layouts and organized budget.