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$20 USD / Hour
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United States (1:00 PM)
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Joined on October 11, 2016
$20 USD / Hour
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I am a client-focused Proofreader, Editor, Researcher, and Writer. I possess several years of professional-level experience proofreading and copyediting a variety of print-based and online materials. In addition, I possess solid experience completing research projects as well as writing instructional content. I enjoy a strong record of client satisfaction regarding my ability to complete tasks accurately, thoroughly, and efficiently, and I would welcome the opportunity to assist you with your editorial and/or research needs.
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Experience
Editor II
Mar, 2015 - Mar, 2015
The Texas Education Agency (temporary)
Mar, 2015 - Mar, 2015
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• Edited and proofread procedure guides, bill summaries, and other materials related to public school financing, ensuring that content was clear, accurate, and free of errors. • Ensured that materials met style and formatting guidelines set by The Chicago Manual of Style as well as the department’s internal style guide. • Composed bill summaries.
Mar, 2015 - Mar, 2015
Copy Editor
Nov, 2006 - Aug, 2013
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6 years, 9 months
Pearson
Nov, 2006 - Aug, 2013
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6 years, 9 months
• Copyedited and proofread manuals, PowerPoint presentations, Web-based training modules, reports, correspondence, and other materials related to Texas student assessment programs, ensuring that content was clear, consistent, and accurate, in addition to being free of grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. • Ensured that materials met established style and formatting guidelines. • Performed quality assurance functions on Web-based training modules.
Nov, 2006 - Aug, 2013
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6 years, 9 months
Proofreader
Jul, 2006 - Oct, 2006
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3 months
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (temporary)
Jul, 2006 - Oct, 2006
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3 months
• Located and corrected errors in punctuation, spelling, and formatting in hundreds of records of agency documents. • Ensured that information included in printed records matched that found in corresponding online catalog records.
Jul, 2006 - Oct, 2006
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3 months
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
1995 - 1996
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1 year
Master of Library and Information Science

United States
1995 - 1996
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1 year
Tulane University
1985 - 1989
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4 years
Bachelor of Arts, English

United States
1985 - 1989
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4 years
Certifications
US English
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The Copy Editor's Customer Service Role
September 20, 2017
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