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  Robert Buscemi
 
Professional/Personal Overview
  Need an expert wordsmith? I can help. An excellent proofreader, copy editor and editor, I welcome even the most challenging projects. I pair an eagle eye for nuts-and-bolts details with a keen sense of tone, style and flow. Did I mention I'm fast?
Work Info
 
Expertise
Writer 4 Years
Copy Editor 10 Years
Content Editor (online) 12 Years
Specialty
Technology 4 Years
Arts & Humanities 10 Years
Lifestyle 12 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
13 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Chicago magazine (11+), Marketingprofs (Microsoft account) (11+), Yahoo! Inc. (11+)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
TokyoPop Publishing (11+), American Health Information Management Association (3-5), American Library Association (3-5)
Other Work History
2012-present: Contributing writer, editor, proofreader, "Building Trade News" LA, CA

2009-2011: Editorial Assistant, DIABETES Journal (a medical journal for which I managed traffic through a complex submissions database for authors, reviewers and editors), UCLA, CA

2000-2001: Editor, www.Bolt.com (an early, Facebook-style site), NYC

1998-2000: Copy Editor at Grant Thornton, LLP, Chicago

1994-1995: Editor for the Quality Education for Minorities Network, Washington, DC
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, etc. I'm computer savvy and can work on both PCs and Macs.
Equipment
My laptop
Unions
Screen Actors Guild
References
Christian Kohler
Managing Director of Scholarly Journal Publishing
American Diabetes Association (Alexandria, VA)
703-299-2032, ckohler@diabetes.org

Kristen Johnson, Director of Events
MarketingProfs.com (Kansas City, KS)
913-620-7763, kristen@marketingprofs.com

Keir Graff, Senior Editor
American Library Association's Booklist Online (Chicago)
773-793-6307, keirgraff@gmail.com

Shane Tritsch, Managing Editor
Chicago magazine
312-222-8999, stritsch@chicagomag.com

Jennifer Tanaka, Senior Editor
Chicago magazine
312-222-8999, jtanaka@chicagomag.com

Cassie Walker, Senior Editor
Chicago magazine
312-222-8999, cwalker@chicagomag.com

Jeff Ruby, Senior Editor
Chicago magazine
312-222-8999, jruby@chicagomag.com
Other
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
M.A., English Literature, 1996

Miami University, Oxford, OH
B. Phil., Political Science/English Literature, 1991

The New School, New York City, NY
Proofreader training program, 2001
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near Los Angeles, CA. I am willing to travel locally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
Work Samples
 
Print interviews I've conducted  
(Chicago magazine, 12/1/2010)
This is my conversation with Saturday Night Live's head writer and "Weekend Update" anchor.
(Chicago magazine, 1/1/2010)
Here I interview the TV / film actor and frequent late-night talk-show stand-up comedian.
(Chicago magazine, 12/1/2006)
Here I speak with the actor who plays Stanley on NBC's "The Office."
(Chicago magazine, 11/1/2006)
Here I interview the beloved host of National Public Radio's "This American Life."
Print articles I've written  
(Chicago magazine, 12/1/2009)
I discuss what makes a man who's funny off-stage ... be funny on.
(Chicago magazine, 11/1/2008)
I profile a dozen of the Windy City's best and brightest young stage talents.
Contact Info
  Robert Buscemi
Los Angeles, CA 
USA

Tel: 773-383-8124
E-Mail: rbuscemi@gmail.com
Website: http://

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