Professional Experience
Everyone needs an editor (even editors, truth be told). I have some subject expertise (conservation, the humanities, literature, advertising, trends, competitive intelligence), but I've served as an the ideal "educated layperson" editor/writer for many projects, from dissertations and application essays to grant proposals and creative writing. I'm always up for new adventures.
Once the basics of style and grammar are laid out, consistency is key, along with tailoring your work for its intended audience, all the while maintaining the original author's words and voice as much as possible.
I prefer working for those I can meet in person, but I'm quite happy to work remotely.
I'm especially interested in opportunities to collaborate with those translating their native language into English. If you want me to help you turn your translation into polished, artful English, please contact me.
I've also tutored non-native speakers of English in composition, research, culture, and general speaking, listen
Total Media Industry Experience
23 Years
Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Bluestem Communications (1-2)
Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)
Planning Resources Inc. (1-2), Brookings Institution (1-2), Serendipity Russia (1-2), Audubon Chicago Region (10+), Wild Things Community (3-5)
Other Work History
I've worked at various libraries, English-teaching establishments, a book publisher, and the central information center at an global advertising firm. I was first trained in editing at The College of William & Mary, where I edited for a literary/history journal as a graduate assistant.
Foreign Language Skills
Elementary proficiency in French.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office; Mac and Windows; Internet Research; Syndicated business intelligence, trend, news, and consumer databases utilized previously include: Factiva, Simmons, Mintel, GlobalWebIndex, Forrester, IDC, eMarketer, Nielsen Online, comScore, GfK Roper, Euromonitor, CEB Iconoculture, Capital IQ, Hoover's, Dun & Bradstreet, Warc, YouthBeat, The Futures Company (TRU and Yankelovich).
Equipment
The Chicago Manual of Style, The Associated Press Stylebook, your style guidelines.
Work Permits & Visas
Native U.S. citizen and speaker of English.
References
I'm happy to provide references upon request.
