Camryn Byrd
Frisco
Summary
Detail-oriented editor and proofreader with over three years of experience delivering error-free content under tight deadlines. Expertise in AP style, grammar, and punctuation ensures high-quality writing. Proficient in verifying company names, checking data accuracy, and conducting pre-publish quality checks. Strong skills in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Microsoft Office suite enhance productivity in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnerships & Editorial Support
The DEC Network
Dallas
01.2022 - Current
- Performed final proofreads on grants, reports, press releases, web pages, slide decks; enforced AP style and internal voice, correcting grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and consistency.
- Built and maintained a proper-noun lexicon (funders, programs, product names, partner entities); verified spellings against authoritative sources; reduced name/brand errors across documents.
- Ran pre-publish checklists: headers/footers, numbering, cross-references, exhibit labels, alt text, smart quotes, widows/orphans, en/ em dashes normalization (match Gartner style), double-space cleanup.
- Audited statistics/charts: reconciled figures between narrative, tables, and charts; validated denominators/units; flagged incomplete charts and missing sources before publication.
- Used Google Docs Suggesting & Comments to recommend edits, query unclear claims, and document rationale; resolved suggestions to accepted changes with clear audit trails.
- Standardized file naming and versioning; prevented overwrite and “wrong draft” publishing.
- Collaborated with program leads on tight deadlines, triaging incoming work, creating internal ETAs, and communicating risks early; improved on-time delivery and reduced last-minute fixes.
- Trained teammates on a one-page style quick reference and “top 20 errors” list, decreasing recurring issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12-2021
Skills
- Salesforce CRM
- Grant writing
- Proposal development
- AP style and proofreading
- Copyediting and fact-checking
- Style guides and lexicons
- Pre-publish quality assurance
- Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
- Microsoft Office applications
- Version control and change tracking
- Chart and table quality assurance
- Metadata and link verification
- Deadline management
- Issue logging
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder communication
- IT terminology familiarity
- Accessibility fundamentals
Affiliations
Notable Achievements
- Increased annual grant revenue by 35% in three years.
- Spearheaded Salesforce overhaul, reducing data entry errors and improving donor follow-up efficiency.
- Recognized by leadership for dedication, reliability, and going above and beyond in fundraising efforts.
Timeline
Partnerships & Editorial Support
The DEC Network
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of North Texas