Obsessed with words, Birkenstocks + Sicily.
CV
Professional Summary
When it comes to work, I'm a perfectionist & I have a strong work ethic.
The dynamic I've enjoyed most throughout my career is leading and being a part of teams who do technical editing, copyediting, & proofreading.
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I have this unique ability to stay focused amidst chaos and noise, making it easy to work anywhere: in a dedicated office or remotely.
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I thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment — and my review style is speedy and meticulous.
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I have no ego and a thick skin when it comes to feedback. And I will literally edit anything in front of me, be it a restaurant menu, a sign at the gas station, a museum brochure... nothing is safe from my critique.
Skills
Proofreading Adobe Pro Copy Editing Process
Social Media Digital Scripts Eagle-Eyed
Work Experience
2018-present
American proofreader + copyeditor @ TheSoul Publishing Limassol, CY
Copy edit articles, scripts, training manuals, social media copy, HR collateral
Experience with: Asana, Confluence
2018-present
Proofreader + copyeditor @ Markham Yard Miami, FL
Copy edit all collateral, from new business to current clients, including all presentation decks, marketing collateral, and digital media
Experience with: Adobe Pro, WeTransfer, Sharefile, Excel
2017-present
Proofreader + copyeditor @ FINN Partners New York, NY
Copy edit social media calendar, annual reports, new business collateral, consulted on process improvements for creative department
Experience with: Mavenlink, Adobe Pro, Google Workspace
2007-2017
Technical Editor, Proofreader, Copywriter, + Process Manager @ Capital One Richmond, VA
Copywriter for Letters Governance project (this project was put in place to align all non-marketing collateral to Capital One's client-facing style and brand voice)
Applied working knowledge of complex brand creative intent across Branded Card creatives (digital, print, scripts, etc.) as a technical editor & proofreader
Created a regulatory/compliance-based review process for Capital One’s internet acquisition content
Highlighted as establishing a new benchmark for performance level— noted ability to have a calming influence on groups of people and to be able to take chaotic information or situations, see the order, and implement structure to the group, exercise, or information Created team resource tool (legal/compliance-based spreadsheet of all terms/rules/regulations applicable to US Card acquisition pieces) for US Card and Small Business across all platforms: Direct Mail, Internet, E-mail, Social Media, SEM, Web accessibility, Mobile, & Outbound SME in website launch, live reviews to ensure holistic alignment with brand standards and intent, as well as checking for proper spelling/grammar/ syntax
SCRUM master for 3 Retail Spend Pods Lead efforts to cut cycle times by 50% in establishing process for a new “creative pod” for Capital One’s new retail partners
Accountable for team leadership activities, including daily stand-ups, weekly team meetings, issue resolution, and escalation
Actively managed team workflow
Participated in acquisition collateral review with a concentration on compliance and regulatory content (proofreading/editing against intent)
Created process tools to fully flesh out the Technical Editor role in new partnerships space, like SIPOC, RACI, Process Flow, SOPs
Experience with: Excel, Adobe Professional, Sharepoint
Education
1996-2000
Virginia Commonwealth University
BS in Mass Communications, specialization in copywriting
2000-2000
VCU AdCenter (now BrandCenter)
Copywriting track