Professional/Personal Overview
From my first job as a library page to my career as an editor and author, books have been my passion and my work. I have more than twelve years of experience in the world of publishing, with a particular focus on children's educational books. Whether I'm doing the nitty-gritty work of proofreading or tackling a big-picture content edit, I strive for clarity, elegance, and precision. I am also the author of more than 35 books, and I love the challenging but rewarding work of writing.
Work Info
Expertise
Copy Editor
3 Years
Book Author
10 Years
Editor
11 Years
Specialty
Education
11 Years
Family, Children & Teenagers
11 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
13 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
Augsburg Fortress (1-2), Independent Memoir Publisher (1-2), Lerner Publishing Group (1-2)
Other Work History
Free Spirit Publishing: In-house Editor (2010-2012); Lerner Publishing Group: In-house Editor (2001-2006); Book Author (2002-2012); Freelance Editor (2006-2010)
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, OS X, Windows XP
Equipment
Laptop, Digital Camera (Nikon DSLR), Scanner, Printer
References
"[Alison] has the rare ability to not only see the big picture and edit a book for content but also notice even the smallest details. Alison's skillful editing resulted in clean, well-written books, and to top it all off she was always willing to collaborate in order to achieve the best results for our whole team." --Alison D.
Other
BA summa cum laude in English, with a focus on creative writing
Freelancer Availability
I occasionally freelance. I live near Minneapolis-St Paul, MN. 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
