S U M M A R Y
Ten years of experience in the publishing industry, including five years as an in-house legal editor, and eight years as a freelance proofreader with one of the nation’s top ten genre fiction publishers. Solid working knowledge of Chicago and AP style, as well as Blue Book style, and a sharp eye for detail. Strong computer skills including knowledge of internet, HTML, and various word processing programs.
E X P E R I E N C E
Baen Books, Freelancer
Riverdale, NY / 1998 to Present
Proofread books against original copy for production errors and conformation to house style, as well as any other errors including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and continuity.
Hachette Book Group USA, Freelancer
New York, NY / 2006 to Present
Proofread and copyedit books and excerpts for production errors and conformation to house style, as well as any other errors including grammar, spelling, punctuation, and continuity.
Flash Me Magazine, Editor
Macon, GA / 2005 to 2006
Assist in selection of short fiction for publication in quarterly on-line magazine, providing brief constructive feedback to the authors when possible. Assist in the editing of short fiction selected for publication.
Antiquariat Literary Services, Freelancer
Marshall, VA / October 2006
Edit documents translated from foreign languages into English for clarity.
The Wall, Senior Editor
Mission Viejo, CA / Spring 2005
Select and edit short fiction for publication in student literary magazine. Assist in selection and editing of other content, assist publisher in decision-making processes.
James Publishing, Editor
Costa Mesa, CA / 1996 to 2001
Edit and proofread for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity and style. Assist with creation of ancillary productions. Perform other administrative duties as necessary.
References Available Upon Request