Professional/Personal Overview
I am a meticulous copy editor and line editor with many years of experience working with a wide range of material at all stages of production. I take pride in helping to create a clean, elegant text, and I've served as a critical eye and helping hand to writers at all skill levels. Some kudos I've received: maintain[ed] impeccable standards in style while turning work around promptly excellent editorial skills . . . a pleasure to work with amazing sensitivity to both language and content Editor * Copy Editor * Line Editor
Work Info
Expertise
Copy Editor
25 Years
Editor
15 Years
Specialty
Arts & Humanities
10 Years
Books & Literature
10 Years
Lifestyle
20 Years
Total Media Industry Experience
20 Years
Media Client List (# assignments
last 2 yrs)
LIFE Books (11+), Melcher Media (6-10), My House magazine (6-10), Walker Publishing Services (6-10), Biography magazine (3-5), Essence magazine (3-5), Edgeworth Editions (1-2), Random House (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
NYU School of Law (11+), The College Board (6-10), NYC & Company (6-10), Columbia University Office of Public Affairs (1-2)
Other Work History
Copy Chief at Redbook Senior Copy Editor at the College Board Copy Editor at TV Guide
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, QuarkXPress, QPS Copydesk, InCopy, InDesign
Equipment
Laptop, printer, fax.
Foreign Language Skills
I speak and proofread Spanish.
References
References available upon request.
Freelancer Availability
I freelance full-time. I have a driver's license.