Andrea Reid
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Dynamic editor with a proven track record at Proofreiding Inc and PayPal, Inc, enhancing content readability and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Excelled in content development and error spotting, significantly reducing error rates by 1.4%. Known for meticulous proofreading and collaborative skills, consistently delivering error-free marketing campaigns and editorial content.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Proofreiding Inc
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
- Pitched content strategies and managed asset acquisition.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Marketing Generalist
PayPal, Inc
10.2017 - 11.2019
- · Contributed to the First Line of Defense (FLOD) team by proofreading/editing internal and external communications throughout the end-to-end (E2E) process for email marketing campaigns. Ensured all marketing copy complied with legal, compliance, and regulatory guidelines set by the organization.
- · Identified and resolved grammatical and call-to-action (CTA) hyperlink errors in email marketing campaigns and disclosure statements and made stakeholders aware; legal/compliance teams adopted revisions and deployed updated content in corresponding campaigns. Reduced error rate from 10% to 1.4% within 10 months.
- · Provided quality assurance by reviewing and correcting errors in graphics, trademarks, hyperlinks, and other marketing collateral.
- · Collaborated with campaign marketing managers, specialists, designers to ensure email marketing campaigns were functional and error-free before product launch.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Howard University
Washington, DCSkills
- Error spotting
- Content Development
- Copy Editing
- Document Proofreading
- Online content editing
- Editing stories
- Quality controls
- Editing and proofreading
- Keen eye for detail
- Style guidelines
Affiliations
- Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) • Member, Board of Directors (June 2022 – Present) 1. Attend board meetings, making decisions that impact the organization and its membership • Chairperson, The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Transformation (EDIT) Committee (June 2022 – Present) 1. Oversee EDIT Committee and its initiatives 2. Responsible for centering diversity, equity and belonging throughout the organization 3. Implement processes/guidelines for members of the organization to adhere to 4. Seek DEI experts to make presentations to EFA’s board, staff, committee chairs, and members on DEI topics • Chairperson, Ruth Mullen Memorial Scholarship Program – HBCU Scholarships (Apr. 2021 – Present) 1. Work with UNCF (United Negro College Fund) in the management of scholarship program for HBCU students 2. Select awardees for $5000 scholarships 3. Promote/market scholarship program 4. Annually review/update contract agreement between UNCF and the EFA • Executive Committee Member (July 2023 - Present) 1. Oversee budget for the various committees within the organization • Search Committee Member (Dec. 2023 – Oct. 2024) 1. Worked with selected EFA board members and staff in the interview process and selection of new Executive Director • Governance Task Force Team Member (Oct. 2023 - Present) 1. Work with board members, staff, and consultants to revamp bylaws, policies and procedures in accordance with organization’s strategic plan
Timeline
Editor
Proofreiding Inc
05.2019 - Current
Marketing Generalist
PayPal, Inc
10.2017 - 11.2019
BBA - Marketing
Howard University