OBJECTIVE: To contribute to an organization that can benefit from my knowledge and experience in the field of copy writing, editing, or proofreading.
EDUCATION: University of Michigan-Flint; Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology. 2003.
SKILLS:
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Office and social networking sites
• Excellent reading, writing, and communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
WORK EXPERIENCE:
CONTRACT EDITOR, The Whiting; (March 2009 - Present)
- Copywriting, proofreading, and editing print, visual, audio, and web-based copy for advertising and promotional purposes.
COPY EDITOR, for trilogy of comic based books; (October 2012 – Present)
- Proofreading for grammar, content, syntax, context, creativity, and overall layout
- Conduct fact checking for consistency, general accuracy, continuity, historical and scientific accuracy, and political correctness
MANUSCRIPT COPY EDITOR, for trilogy of fantasy based pre-teen books; (May 2012 - Present)
- Proofreading for grammar, content, syntax, context, creativity, and overall layout
- Conduct fact checking for consistency, general accuracy, continuity, historical and scientific accuracy, and political correctness
MARKETING COORDINATOR, Dance Xtreme; (August 2010 – April 2013)
- Copywriting, ad placement and collection. Perform marketing research, data collection, entry, and analysis
- Distribution of print material and attending community events as a studio representative
- Web posting, planning and implementing promotional ideas and events, and coordinating fundraisers
- General office duties including filing, typing, copying, printing, and faxing.
- Accomplishments include doubling studio enrollment and increasing local appearances
SPECIAL EVENTS SUPERVISOR, Alfred P. Sloan Museum; (July 2001 - March 2009)
- Planned, implemented and supervised museum rentals including but not limited to weddings, birthday and anniversary parties, corporate meetings and events, group tours, graduations, and private tours.
- Interacted with both clients and vendors involved in museum events
MARKETING ASSISTANT, The Whiting; (September 2006 - March 2009)
- Performed copywriting, data collection and entry, marketing research, physical distribution of print material, advertisement collection, drafting letters and copy editing for ad material, survey collection and analysis, and web entry of events.
- General office work including filing, faxing, copying, and printing
- Assisting with developing promotional ideas, updating press release lists, community networking regarding our venue and events, and assisting with meet and greet sessions.
- Assisted with researching and booking talent, communicating with local media, advertising, and tending to talent’s needs.
- Accomplishments include creating a larger geographical network, vastly increasing the target demographic to include the under 30 group and thus greatly increasing ticket sales to that demographic, assisting in bringing talent into the theatre that appeals to that age group, and changing the image of the venue to include the younger crowd.