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Alexandra Puerto

Homestead,FL

Summary

Diligent and enthusiastic publishing professional with experience interning at a major publishing house and literary agency, as well as 2+ years working as an Administrative Assistant. Proven expertise in supporting editorial teams, proofreading, and industry trends. Passionate about book production and strongly committed to achieving a successful career in the publishing industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Copyeditor

Self-Employed
09.2024 - Current
  • Proofread and edited diverse content for clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy, guaranteeing adherence to style guides.
  • Contributed constructive editorial feedback through writing process, supplying line editing and suggesting areas for improvement.

Administrative Assistant

Ferro International Inc
03.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined inventory tracking and implemented a new database system, improving supply efficiency and reducing record-keeping errors.
  • Managed scheduling and prepping for executive meetings and maintained filing systems, securing a harmonious information flow and enhancing document retrieval accuracy.

Trade Editorial Intern

W. W. Norton & Company
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with supervisors on numerous projects for over a dozen frontlist titles; assembling promotional copy, including title information sheets, and compiling publication materials with urgency and care, ensuring completion upon project deadlines.
  • Assisted supervisors by evaluating submissions, providing detailed reader reports, and researching industry trends to inform editorial decisions and strategies.
  • Enhanced quality of published materials by executing full read-throughs to identify and address inconsistencies in formatting and contributing reader feedback across manuscripts at different levels of development.

Literary Intern

Langtons International Agency
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed manuscript submissions and informed authors on publisher responses through email, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
  • Compiled monthly newsletters and blog pieces, garnering engagement with authors and improving the agency website's SEO.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL
05-2020

Skills

  • Proofreading
  • Copyediting
  • Project Management
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Excellent Verbal & Written Communication
  • Meticulous Attention to Detail
  • Adaptable
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Organization

Certification

  • Essential Proofreading, Publishing Training Centre - 2022

Timeline

Freelance Copyeditor

Self-Employed
09.2024 - Current

Trade Editorial Intern

W. W. Norton & Company
06.2024 - 08.2024

Administrative Assistant

Ferro International Inc
03.2023 - Current

Literary Intern

Langtons International Agency
07.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Arts - English

Nova Southeastern University