Quality Control ProofreaderOnline Content Development Manager - Fine ArtEditor/ProoferEditor, Content Quality Assurance
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract Work
Location Preference
Remote
Important To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time off
18
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented proofreader with 15+ years of experience in digital and print advertising. Proficiency in enhancing publication quality through meticulous editing, grammar proficiency, and effective communication to exceed client expectations and ensure brand consistency. Client experience is diverse and includes ExxonMobil, Pfizer, sanofi-aventis, Procter & Gamble, Bayer Crop Science, Lactaid, Amazon, new business proposals, and more.
Work History
Quality Control Proofreader
13 Years 5 Months
Critical Mass, Inc. | 03.2013 - Current
Implement proofreading best practices to streamline document review processes, increasing efficiency.
Ensure consistency in style and tone across multiple projects and client communications.
Create and adhere to client style guides.
Review and correct grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors in various documents.
Analyze workflow processes to identify areas for improvement, enhancing team productivity and output quality.
Improve document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content.
Check and correct grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
Maximize document quality by suggesting revisions for awkward phrasing or unclear language.
Review and edit documents for accuracy of language and style.
Proofread, edit, and evaluate final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Ensure consistency in style and tone across documents, contributing to brand cohesiveness.
Support organizational growth by providing efficient proofreading services, contributing to increased client retention and referrals.
Manage finished works and version edits for comprehensive record of each file.
Uphold accuracy standards in a high-pressure environment, ensuring error-free deliverables even during peak workload periods.
Ensure consistency in style and tone by adhering to clients' specific guidelines and preferences.
Enhance publication quality by identifying and correcting grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Online Content Development Manager - Fine Art
9 Months
F&W Media, Inc | 02.2012 - 11.2012
Develop and expand online courses for Artists Network University to enhance educational offerings:
Cultivate collaborative relationships with art instructors to support course quality and relevance.
Utilize strong research skills to determine course needs.
Use SEO language for most effective course promotion approach.
Implement basic HTML and WordPress to create and enhance course visibility and engagement.
Edit and proofread syllabus for each course.
Maintain Blackboard online course system for each ongoing course.
Editor/Proofer
1 Year 8 Months
Healthcare Regional Marketing | 06.2010 - 02.2012
Proofread internal and client-facing materials, ensuring clarity and accuracy in manuscripts, sell sheets, and posters:
Manage relationships with major pharmaceutical clients, including Pfizer, sanofi-aventis, Novartis, and Endo.
Apply knowledge of AMA style and pharmaceutical intricacies to produce client-specific, error-free materials.
Coordinate with account team members to obtain and organize reference materials for each pharmaceutical company and brand.
Editor, Content Quality Assurance
2 Years 2 Months
Convergys Learning Solutions | 04.2008 - 06.2010
Review, edit, and develop printed and online e-learning courseware/materials prior to client delivery
Edit courses, technical documentation, and training materials for clarity and consistency in tone and style, enhancing overall content quality.
Collaborate on projects for clients such as Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, Chrysler, and Bell Canada.
Perform developmental reviews and consistency edits of courses; test online courses for functionality and performance in multiple types of learning environments.
Conduct developmental reviews and consistency edits of courses while testing online courses for functionality and performance across various learning environments.
Assist writers in clarifying instructional content for global production teams, fostering effective communication among team members.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Miami University | Oxford, OH | 05-2001
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | 12-2005
Skills
15 years' experience in digital and print adverting
Advanced grammar skills
Proofreading expertise
Consistency verification
Content enhancement
Mastery of AP style
Working knowledge of AMA
MLA
and Chicago styles
Quality assurance
Content editing
Grammar proficiency
Expert in Microsoft Word
Excel
Teams
PowerPoint
and SharePoint; Keynote; Adobe Acrobat; and Figma
Create and maintain client style guides
Affiliations
Member, American Library Association 2004-2008
Member, Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society 2001-present
Member, Golden Key National Honor Society 1999-present
Member, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity 1998-present
Timeline
Quality Control Proofreader
Critical Mass, Inc.
03.2013 - CurrentRead More
Online Content Development Manager - Fine Art
F&W Media, Inc
02.2012 - 11.2012Read More
Editor/Proofer
Healthcare Regional Marketing
06.2010 - 02.2012Read More
Editor, Content Quality Assurance
Convergys Learning Solutions
04.2008 - 06.2010Read More
University of Kentucky
Master of Science from Library And Information Science