Inspiring editor with 7 years of content creation and development oversight delivering relevant and engaging content to readers. Successfully collaborates with vendors to accurately present brand in print and online media. Strong writing, communication and computer skills and a powerful commitment to creativity and innovation. Quality-driven editor with superior attention to detail and ability to meet stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing guidelines and captions in Spanish and English.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Content Developer/editor
Benchmark Education Company
05.2024 - Current
Strengthened content through proofreading and editing.
Developed original content using social listening and independent sources.
Generated stories to reflect current trends and news to pull audience into website.
Identified target audiences to analyze characteristics, behavior, and media habits.
Wrote fiction or nonfiction prose such as short stories, novels or biographies as well as advertising material for use in promoting sale of goods and services.
Researched and wrote news stories, articles, and reviews for online series and publications.
Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor, or publisher.
Played instrumental role in creative planning and review sessions, working with resourceful team to elevate quality of content and designs.
Prepared and submitted professional proposals to select publishers to outline works, promotional skills and literary experience.
Consulted with editors to shape story and eliminate any errors.
Managed competing deadlines with efficiency.
Developed and pitched story ideas to editors.
Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
Wrote and created content for various topics and mediums.
Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
Editor-in-Chief
Portales Journal by Sundial House. Columbia Press
01.2023 - 05.2024
Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Led and managed multiple projects from conceptual stage through to launch.
Evaluating content and making decisions on appropriateness for the publication
Fact checking
Acting as a representative for the publications at events
Contributing to the recruiting and hiring process for the journal
Supervision and developing junior writers
Supervision of layout design and photography.
Assigned manuscript submissions to editorial board for peer review and publishing determination
Supported and encouraged editorial board to provide independent and objective advice, opinions and perspectives to enhance publication.
Oversaw, trained and developed writers and associates, assistants and junior editors to optimize production and quality of work.
Adhered to ethical guidelines and standards to promote responsible publication and media practices.
President 2024- Co-Funder 2021.
Venezuelan, Association at Columbia University
02.2022 - 03.2024
Recruit assistance from the Board and members in putting together articles for the newsletter, survey questions, etc
Coordinate production and distribution of the newsletter and production and distribution schedule
Extended continued patient care and periodic evaluations to maintain and document optimal fit and function.
Compile, edit, design, and lay out the final copy of the newsletter
Ensure that issues are distributed in a timely manner
Establish a reporting network, plan issue and write the final copy for each issue
Assist in maintaining WHRMA's website for content, accuracy and design
Communicate relevant chapter information to the membership
Assist Event Chair(s) and other Chairs in communicating necessary information to the membership
Established and implemented sustainable and diverse funding strategies to support financial and operational objectives of organization.
Assessed patient orthotic needs to design most-appropriate device.
Bilingual Interpreter Internship, Fall 2023
Supreme Court Of New York City
08.2023 - 11.2023
Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
Collaborated with the team to translate documents from English to other languages.
Proofread, edited, and improved documents of different sizes.
Content Developer/ Editor
Dreame App
11.2020 - 05.2022
Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
Devised attention-grabbing headlines and summaries to increase clicks and engagement.
Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
YA Books Editor
Editorial Rossetti Non-profit
03.2014 - 08.2016
Evaluated book transcripts and manuscripts for quality
Read, accept and reject manuscripts
Fact-checked books by carrying out research and confirming sources.
Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy and consistency.
Allocated print space for story text, photos and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance.
Attended weekly meetings to review book schedules and discuss issues.
Planned budgets and negotiated contracts with 15 authors and freelance writers.
Changed and rewrote sentences and paragraphs to maintain story flow.
Developed content ideas to assign stories to 15 writers.
Recruited and directed writers and illustrators through daily communication via telephone or email.
Read material to determine index items and arrange items alphabetically or topically.
Prepared final copies for print by formatting files, deciding on trim size, making aesthetic decisions and determining page count.
Follow up with corrections in the manuscripts
Private Tutor
Freelance
01.2018 - 09.2022
Tutored children ages 5-7 in learning Spanish
Prepared lesson plans, identified learning difficulties, encouraged children to speak in Spanish
Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
Jr. Coordinator/ Counselor
Summer Camp Counselor "La Jugada"
01.2015 - 01.2017
Planned and coordinated the 10-day summer camp event through monitoring guest attendance, food preference, event set-up
Managed the counselor staff throughout the duration of the event to ensure a seamless experience for both the workers and the children
Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
Utilized proactive communication abilities to resolve employment-related disputes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature
Columbia University
Manhattan, NY
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Journalism And Mass Communication