Amy Montague
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Meticulous Copy Editor with ten years of experience honing detailed understanding of grammatical, style and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles. Deadline-driven writer and editor with collaborative approach to project completion and time management. Flexible project manager with creativity in juggling numerous projects at once to satisfy rigorous content demand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Copy Editor
Self Employed Writer
03.2019 - Current
- Reviewed and edited content for correct grammar and style.
- Produced clear, concise and accurate content to reflect tone and level of authority appropriate to content.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
Business Development Manager
Barnes And Noble
08.2012 - 09.2018
- Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
- Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
- Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
- Performed client research and identified opportunities for account growth, account penetration and market expansion.
- Identified and pursued business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Organized promotional events, oversaw social media, and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Store Manager
Crown Books
08.2009 - 02.2013
- Plan and execute all merchandising initiatives, promotional displays and daily maintenance of departments by managing overviews, corporate directives and replenishment strategy
- Supervised 25 employees, staff activities and schedules
- Hired and trained all employees, conducted orientations and sales development programs
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Ensured availability of merchandise and services by partnering with corporate; maintaining inventories.
Associate Editor
Nurses World Magazine
01.2006 - 02.2009
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly produce copy.
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Supported publication by helping develop layouts and collaborating with production teams.
- Posted and promoted articles on social media platforms to engage target audience.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA06.2023
Associate of Arts - English
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA05.2021
Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Social Perceptiveness
- Product Launching
- News Stories
- Revision Recommendations
- Documentation Editing
Timeline
Freelance Copy Editor
Self Employed Writer
03.2019 - Current
Business Development Manager
Barnes And Noble
08.2012 - 09.2018
Store Manager
Crown Books
08.2009 - 02.2013
Associate Editor
Nurses World Magazine
01.2006 - 02.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of California, Irvine
Associate of Arts - English
Golden West College