Experience

Composure Graphics

• United States
• Graphic Design

• Senior Editor

  • Apr 2014 - Present

   Write, edit, and proofread print and digital content to improve clarity and maintain consistency, and ensure readability and accuracy  Work closely with graphics department to make recommendations for pagination, layout, artwork, and photography  Work directly with Editorial Director in making editorial and department decisions  Oversee and manage junior editors, writers, proofreaders, and copyeditors  Create and write standardized materials, style guides, and maintain strict program standards  Expedite content development to meet production deadlines, while ensuring high quality and level-specific output  Attend launch meetings and represent editorial department at industry events as needed Show less



Rising Sun Editorial Services

• Editor

  • Jul 2007 - Present

  Writer, reviewer, proofreader, and editor on text books (both teacher and student level for grades K through adult), study guides, websites, fiction novels, non-fiction books, marketing materials, newsletters, DVDs  From 2017 until the present, all time has been spent fully focusing on all projects through Composure Graphics  From 2012 to 2016, primarily focused on writing and editing for clients in the following fields: school/textbook, multi-level marketing, general marketing, publishing, resume/job search, social networking  In 2008, served as editor on a quarterly magazine, for which I wrote, edited, proofread, solicited other writers, and helped determine each issue’s content  In late 2007, worked as a contract copyeditor and writer through a local temp agency, where I quickly learned various company styles and followed compliance and regulatory guidelines Show less



Mannatech

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Copywriter/Editor

  • Jan 2010 - Jun 2012

  Wrote copy for flyers, tearsheets, brochures, websites, press releases, e-mail blasts, and internal communications; proofread and edited copy for marketing, training, corporate, and other divisions within the company. Researched and compiled material for better content and/or for a better understanding of the market. Checked content for compliance in legal/regulatory issues, especially regarding trademark usage. Created style sheets for diverse markets across several countries and kept them current. Created step-by-step, written and visual instructions for using Worksite and marking up pdf files. Occasionally functioned in a project manager capacity. Show less

• Copyeditor

  • Nov 2008 - Jan 2010

  Worked as a contract copyeditor/proofreader/writer through Creative Services temp agency before being hired on full-time. Wrote and edited marketing and business tools, corporate pieces, website copy, and much more. Was also asked to do some project management for the Brand Department. Interviewed people of interest and wrote motivational scripts for audio CD recording.



Harcourt School Publishers

• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Editor

  • Oct 2005 - Jul 2007

  Worked in the division of Harcourt Religion Publishers (became Houghton Mifflin HRP; then Our Sunday Visitor) Handled all editorial functions for individual books as well as for entire programs - from protoyping to final print. Wrote copy, edited manuscript, and handled photo research and photo selection. Throughout all proof stages, reviewed corrections and checked for accuracy and consistency in design and layout as well as in copy; also read for age appropriateness. Created and maintained book maps and individual checklists for each project. Was responsible for concepting, writing, editing, and offering layout suggestions for an annual magazine. Cross-checked online content for programs against printed books. Show less



Dynetech

• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Product Specialist

  • Mar 2005 - Oct 2005

  Helped bring to market a brand new product for the company. Carried out research to determine possible competition and marketability. Drove the timeline for entire organization, including the areas of marketing, sales, and fulfillment. Served as liaison between client and company. Communicated schedules and deliverables with all levels of management and associates clearly, accurately, and on a weekly basis. Enforced standardization - consistent usage of product name as well as other elements that comprised the program. Superior product and industry knowledge was critical for success in this position. Show less

• Proofreader/Writer

  • Apr 2003 - Mar 2005

  Proofread and edited all company educational materials, marketing materials, training books, The American Cash Flow Journal, website copy, corporate correspondence, infomercial copy, telephone sales scripts, PowerPoint presentations, etc. Worked with writers, graphics dept., AV team, Web team, and all other departments to ensure company style guidelines were understood and accurately used. Wrote, proofread, and edited articles to be printed in the Journal on a monthly basis. Consistently delivered high-quality work and was ranked as a top performer. Received commendations for effective inter-departmental communication. Show less



Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau

• United States
• Hospitality

• Senior Production Coordinator

  • 1997 - 2003

  Coordinated production of all publications produced to promote Orlando as a tourist and convention destination. Handled trafficking of ads, contacted external clients, and worked closely with internal sales team and publication artists. Proofread and maintained quality control of publications, brochures, rate cards, invitations, flyers, e-newsletters, etc. Wrote articles for Orlando Arts Magazine as well as proofread this piece. Coordinated production of all publications produced to promote Orlando as a tourist and convention destination. Handled trafficking of ads, contacted external clients, and worked closely with internal sales team and publication artists. Proofread and maintained quality control of publications, brochures, rate cards, invitations, flyers, e-newsletters, etc. Wrote articles for Orlando Arts Magazine as well as proofread this piece.