Content Creator & Editor
Highly skilled content creator and editor with three years’ experience in editing, proofreading, and creative writing. Excellent grasp of English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, readability, and voice. Proficiency in copyediting techniques, both onscreen and hard copy. Ten years of progressive leadership and managerial experience in a fast-paced consumer-facing industry, delivering high-quality consistent product under strict scheduling constraints and deadlines. Keen attention to detail, often seeing little things that others may overlook. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
EDITORIAL SKILLS & TRAINING
Onscreen editing: Microsoft Word using Track Changes and Comments, Adobe Acrobat DC
Hard-copy editing: Proficient in using industry standard editing and proofreading marks
Style manuals: Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, AP Stylebook
Dictionaries: Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition
Editorial training: Professional Editing Certificate, University of Washington
KEY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
COPY & EDITORIAL WORK HISTORY
May 2019 - Present: Assurance Report Processor (Editor/Proofreader) for CliftonLarsonAllen LLP--
April 2019 - Present: Senior Content Creator and Editor for GeekGirlCon--
June 2019 - Present: Freelance Web Copyeditor--
OTHER EXPERIENCE
July 2014 – March 2017: Lead Pastry Chef for Bon Appétit at Google Kirkland--
April 2012 – July 2014: Pastry Chef for Lisa Dupar & Company--
Sept 2006 – July 2008 AmeriCorps Team Member for the Polson Museum--
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Society, Ethics, & Human Behavior with a minor in Creative Writing
University of Washington, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Editing Certificate
University of Washington
Highly skilled content creator and editor with three years’ experience in editing, proofreading, and creative writing. Excellent grasp of English grammar, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, readability, and voice. Proficiency in copyediting techniques, both onscreen and hard copy. Ten years of progressive leadership and managerial experience in a fast-paced consumer-facing industry, delivering high-quality consistent product under strict scheduling constraints and deadlines. Keen attention to detail, often seeing little things that others may overlook. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
EDITORIAL SKILLS & TRAINING
Onscreen editing: Microsoft Word using Track Changes and Comments, Adobe Acrobat DC
Hard-copy editing: Proficient in using industry standard editing and proofreading marks
Style manuals: Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition, AP Stylebook
Dictionaries: Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition
Editorial training: Professional Editing Certificate, University of Washington
KEY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
- Copyediting and proofreading over several years of professional and casual work in multiple settings. Comfortable reviewing a variety of materials such as technical documentation, marketing materials, press releases, game text, scripts, strategy guides, and web copy.
- Content creation skills, giving me the ability to create strong, actionable content that aligns with brand standards while delivering consumer satisfaction.
- Communication and collaboration with people of diverse backgrounds and from multiple levels of managerial hierarchy to generate and convey ideas clearly and effectively in both written and verbal methods, with a positive teamwork history.
- Information layout and design skills to convey complex ideas in clearly understood terms that are factually correct and visually appealing.
- Technical writing skills to provide accurate and relevant information to consumers in easy to understand terms, making complex ideas more accessible.
- Other technical skills in HTML, Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat DC, CMS, and SEO. Ability to learn new technological tools rapidly and successfully.
- Attention to detail proven in ten years of making consistently high-quality product under tight scheduling deadlines.
- High value and respect for cultural perspectives, using differing ideas creatively to deliver a pleasing product to multiple regions.
- Workflow management contributions resulting in streamlined cost-efficient processes in a nationwide firm.
- Critical thinking skills that allow me to conceptualize a project from start to finish and beyond, giving me the ability to work efficiently with cross-functional teams.
- Time management and organization honed over ten years working in hospitality and catering for high-end VIP clients, creating schedules for staff and production, and working on multiple projects simultaneously while still delivering consistently high-quality products on time. Able to perform tasks in sequentially processed order from inception to delivery.
- Research skills vital to providing factually correct and relevant information.
COPY & EDITORIAL WORK HISTORY
May 2019 - Present: Assurance Report Processor (Editor/Proofreader) for CliftonLarsonAllen LLP--
- Edit, proofread, and format confidential financial documents before sending to clients, with an emphasis on firm-wide branding consistency using established internal style guides. Collaborated with other editorial staff members to create workflow management systems to streamline firmwide editorial requests. Maintained client records and provided consistent communication to internal clients regarding the status of both short- and long-term projects.
April 2019 - Present: Senior Content Creator and Editor for GeekGirlCon--
- Draft marketing copy for convention promotion including blogs, advertisements, and informational handouts. Proofread and edit technical documents and copy pieces written by peers using Chicago Manual of Style and a house style guide.
June 2019 - Present: Freelance Web Copyeditor--
- Proofread and edit all marketing copy to be clear and consistent to consumers and to fit within available design space, and also offer suggestions on web design to make copy stand out.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
July 2014 – March 2017: Lead Pastry Chef for Bon Appétit at Google Kirkland--
- Generated new content while maintaining consistent quality and attention to detail to ensure variety and interest. Crafted clear, engaging, and technically correct recipes for both large scale commercial production and home consumer environments. Wrote and edited creative and enticing dish descriptions following company guidelines and standards for multiple departments. Ensured quality standards for product were maintained over multiple departments.
April 2012 – July 2014: Pastry Chef for Lisa Dupar & Company--
- Managed team members, contracts, and special accounts while maintaining quality control of product for catering and restaurant needs. Worked with large teams to ensure both restaurant and catering interests flowed smoothly.
Sept 2006 – July 2008 AmeriCorps Team Member for the Polson Museum--
- Edited and proofread historical nonfiction for republication with the goal of raising funds for museum support and community history education.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Society, Ethics, & Human Behavior with a minor in Creative Writing
University of Washington, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Editing Certificate
University of Washington