Professional/Personal Overview
I can provide excellent work as a copy editor, proofreader, and typesetter. I have been a full-time freelance copy editor and typesetter for several years, and I am well equipped to handle all sorts of projects from my home office. I love all aspects of the production process, and I am very familiar with the ins and outs of this side of the business. My skills are complementary and allow me to anticipate and avoid many problems that can come up as a job travels from one stage to the next. I strive not only to provide high-quality work but also to keep in mind the needs of the other people who are involved with the project. I get tremendous satisfaction from working with quality people to produce quality materials.
Work Info
Expertise
Coordinator
2 Years
Copy Editor
16 Years
Typesetter
13 Years
Specialty
Books & Literature
13 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
16 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
LEADERS magazine (11+), PRO-ED, Inc. (11+), Routledge/Taylor & Francis Books (11+), Skyhorse Publishing (6-10), Stylus Publishing, LLC (6-10), EngenderHealth (6-10), Everyday Health (6-10), John Wiley & Sons (6-10), Potomac Books (1-2)
Other Work History
Routledge/Taylor & Francis Books: production editor (2/2003 to 4/2003)
Computer Skills
I have been using Mac OS X (some OS 9) for twelve years. I am also comfortable with Windows. I am very familiar with InDesign, Microsoft Office, Suitcase, and various Internet browsers. I have a working knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
Equipment
Mac Pro computer; MacBook Pro laptop; HP LaserJet 1200 printer (b&w); HP Color LaserJet CP1518ni color laser printer; Canon CS5600F color image scanner; Canon PowerShot SD400 digital camera; Seagate external hard drive; Adobe InDesign (CS5), Photoshop (CS3), and Illustrator (CS3); Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac; Acrobat 8 Professional; Extensis Suitcase Fusion font management; Markzware Q2ID v3 plugin (to convert Quark files to InDesign files); Wacom tablet and pencil tool; the standard Merriam Webster's dictionary and APA, Chicago, and AP manuals and various other reference materials
References
I will provide references and work samples if requested.
Other
I am very familiar with the APA and Chicago editorial styles. I know standard proofreading marks and am comfortable working with hard copy and electronic materials.
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I live near New York, NY. I am willing to travel locally. I have a driver's license. I have access to a car.
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June 4, 2013 | San Francisco
