Experience

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  Self

  • Encinitas, CA

  • Proofreader/Writer/Copy Editor

    • Oct 2004 - Present
    • Encinitas, CA

    I provide proofreading, copy editing, and copywriting services for a variety of clients. I have over a decade of experience with Apex Learning, now Edmentum, (online middle/high school curriculum). I've worked with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBSAZ/AZ Blue) since 2020, providing "proof-writing" services – a mix of proofreading, copy editing, and copywriting. Other clients I've worked with = Hook, BBDO, Omelet, Walton Isaacson, Ignited, Marketing Factory, Graphics 101/KROQ, and the Milken Institute.

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  BrownTrout Publishers

  • El Segundo, CA

  • Content Editor/Caption Writer

    • Nov 2017 - Present
    • El Segundo, CA

    Proofread templates and calendars for the core group, write captions, research quotations for titles, and create product descriptions.

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  RPA

  • Santa Monica, CA

  • Senior Proofreader

    • Apr 2006 - Apr 2009
    • Santa Monica, CA

    Proofreading and some editing work for RPA, an independent ad agency. Work included TV and radio spots, print/newspaper ads, outdoor, collateral, and internal documents. Major clients= Honda, Acura, La-Z-Boy, and SOYJOY.

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  Roxbury Publishing Company

  • Editorial Assistant

    • Sep 2003 - Aug 2004

    Duties included proofreading, copy typing, coding, and data entry. Also did various marketing, customer service, and accounting tasks.

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  Yahoo!

  • Sunnyvale, CA

  • Lead Editor/Surfer, Yahooligans!

    • Jan 1999 - Feb 2002
    • Sunnyvale, CA

    Reviewed and categorized websites for children into the Yahooligans! directory. Created new hierarchies and created some content for the site as well.