Professional/Personal Overview
I'm an experienced proofreader and copy editor, specializing in scientific and academic publishing. I have managed the peer review process from submission to acceptance for several high Impact Factor journals. I have also edited 6 self-published fiction and non-fiction novels.
Work Info
Expertise
Copy Editor
10 Years
Editor
10 Years
Writer
10 Years
Specialty
Fiction
10 Years
Politics
10 Years
Science
6 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
10 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Glenn Haas, author of "The Patriot Surgeon" (1-2), St. Antonio Abate Fraternal Society (1-2)
Other Work History
Currently, I'm Managing Editor for Clinical Journals at Informa Healthcare (portfolio of journals includes COPD, the Journal of Asthma, and the International Journal of Neuroscience). Previously, I was Assistant Managing Editor for "PROTEINS: Structure, Function and Bioinformatics" and "Molecular Carcinogenesis" (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Copy Editor for the Syracuse Post-Standard; Paralegal for Pyrros & Serres LLP
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word); OS 10, Windows-Proficient, HTML
Technical Skills
Adobe CS programs (Acrobat, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Equipment
Laptop with full Microsoft Office products and digital camera
Foreign Language Skills
Fluent in Italian
References
Elizabeth Cox (Executive Editor, John Wiley & Sons Inc.) Daniel Scribner (Production Editor, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.) George Bassias, Attorney
Other
B.A. in English, State University of New York at Buffalo M.A. in Magazine, Newspaper & Online Journalism from Syracuse University
Freelancer Availability
I occasionally freelance. I live near New York, NY. I am willing to travel locally.