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New York, NY

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Skill Set: Organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, motivated and a conscientious self-starter;
Superior writing, editing, communication and interpersonal skills;
Responsible team player with experience in project support, training and leadership roles;
Adept at balancing creative energy with deadline management and prioritization
Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills.

Applications: Quark, Microsoft Office Suite, InCopy, Photoshop


Experience:
May 2011-August 2011 Confidential New York, NY
Contract Copy Editor

  • Copy edit all material for Brides Fall/Winter 2011 national edition as well as all 15 Fall/Winter 2011 regional Brides publications.
  • Copy edit all posts for “Aisle Say” blog on Brides.com for style consistency, errors and factuality; write blog posts as assigned.
  • Perform light research to ensure proper information in magazine pages and on website.

Sept. 2010-Apr. 2011 Confidential, CA
Copy Editing Consultant

  • Copy edit stories for celebrity gossip/fashion website Wonderwall.com, 
    women’s lifestyle site Glo.com and D.C.-related political gossip/fashion website BLTWY.com.
  • Perform light research to ensure proper use of all names and titles on all sites, including
    factual veracity of information in online stories.
  • Transmit edited stories remotely to company HQ in Santa Monica.

Sept. 2006-Aug. 2010 Confidential Beverly Hills, CA
Copy Editor/Contributing Writer – HUSTLER Magazine

  • Copy edit monthly HUSTLER magazine for style consistency, grammar and spelling 
    during magazine production.
  • Edit other assigned projects such as quarterly HUSTLER HUMOR and various other 
    special projects.
  • Write feature articles, music interviews and various for publication.

July 2005-Jan. 2006 Confidential Los Angeles, CA
Copy Editor

  • Copy edit over two dozen graphic novel titles for style consistency, spelling and graphic 
    errors at various stages of production.
  • Format translated/rewritten scripts for design layout.
  • Proofread editorial proofs immediately prior to pressing.


Aug. 2000-May 2002 Confidential Monrovia, CA
Assistant Editor

  • Editorial contributor/proofreader for monthly California Construction Link, newspaper Daily Pacific Builder and quarterly arCA. Articles featured on covers on over seven occasions.
  • Visit projects covered for in-person interviews and tours.
  • Transmit editorial content to website builders in Hightstown, NJ office.

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing Emphasis.
Psychology minor.

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