Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
STYLE GUIDES
Timeline
Dexter Collins

Dexter Collins

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Copy Editor, Proofreader, and Writer with experience in a variety of public and private companies, including financial services, tech, healthcare, and media and entertainment, requiring a high degree of accuracy and compliance. Proven track record of productivity in a remote capacity. Strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Web Content Editor, Contractor

PTC
02.2023 - Current
  • Work in Sitecore CMS to make direct editorial and formatting changes to PTC website.
  • Copy edit web page templates.
  • Edit SEO opportunities for optimization, keywords, and character limit.
  • Write PPC ad copy and blog content.
  • Remote

Proofreader III, Contractor

SALESFORCE
11.2022 - 01.2023
  • Proofread marketing assets, including but not limited to OOH, print, web, and campaigns.
  • Converted document files to editable formats.
  • Copy edited long-form special projects.
  • Met proofreading request deadlines for Eastern and Pacific time zones.
  • Remote

Proofreader

GOODRx
11.2022 - 08.2022
  • Maintained and updated shared editorial and style guides.
  • Cross-referenced variable data for direct mail pieces.
  • Proofread email, print, and web assets across multiple marketing channels.
  • Pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
  • Remote

Copy Editor, Contractor

CAPITAL GROUP
03.2018 - 08.2021
  • Agile two-week sprint production schedule in a financial services brand marketing environment.
  • Applied MarCom style and brand guidelines and Chicago Manual of Style to meet Capital Group editorial standards.
  • Copy edited print and web assets, emails, and satellite radio, TV, and podcast scripts for major media rebranding campaign.
  • Performed QA testing of interactive data tools (tables, charts, graphs, calculators), hyperlinks, and overall user experience (session duration, bugs, downloads, interactions) before go-live.

Proofreader, Contractor

VIKING RIVER CRUISES
11.2019 - 04.2020
  • Proofread copy for print brochures, mailers, emails, and special projects.
  • Fact-checked international points of interest with attention to cultural sensitivity.
  • Updated and maintained style guides and glossaries.
  • Cross-referenced multiple spreadsheets to verify most current cruise package prices.

Senior Content Metadata QA Associate, Contractor

NBC UNIVERSAL
09.2019 - 11.2019
  • Copy edited and proofread a high volume of online and in-app promotional and metadata copy.
  • Managed requests from multiple stakeholders under daily deadline pressure.
  • Wrote or rewrote metadata copy for cast bios and episode descriptions.
  • Implemented a project management system to streamline workflow and delivery processes.

Pro Editor, Contractor

GOLDEN ERA PRODUCTIONS
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Copy edited historical documents, updating styles and formats for contemporary readers.
  • Researched terminology in development of a comprehensive organizational glossary.
  • Copy edited training scripts and vocational course materials for sequential logic.
  • Transcribed and edited recorded lectures.

Proofreading Specialist

DELOITTE SERVICES, LP
01.2008 - 10.2014
  • Proofread and edited a high volume of confidential deliverables, with client input under tight deadlines.
  • Formatted engagement letters and financial statements to Deloitte standards, including embedding Excel Worksheet Objects.
  • Received Spot and Applause Awards for excellent customer survey feedback.
  • Copy edited assets written by non-native English speakers to conform to US English and Deloitte standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - English

State University of New York College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
(now Buffalo State University)

Skills

  • Software and Content Platforms – Microsoft Office Google Suite Adobe Acrobat Proof HQ Figma Quip Vidyard Frase
  • Workflow Management – Asana Confluence Jira Slack Microsoft Teams Smartsheet
  • Content Management System (CMS) – Sitecore Workfront Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) SharePoint Google Drive Mavenlink WordPress
  • Dropbox Box Welcome
  • Operating Environments – Mac and PC
  • Editorial guidelines
  • HTML
  • Error spotting
  • Fact-checking
  • Research
  • Online content editing
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Style guides
  • SEO
  • Good eye for detail
  • Document proofreading
  • Style guide updating
  • Meticulous speller
  • Copy editing

Certification

Microsoft Office User Specialist

STYLE GUIDES

  • Associated Press Stylebook
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • AMA Manual of Style

Timeline

Web Content Editor, Contractor - PTC
02.2023 - Current
Proofreader III, Contractor - SALESFORCE
11.2022 - 01.2023
Proofreader - GOODRx
11.2022 - 08.2022
Proofreader, Contractor - VIKING RIVER CRUISES
11.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Content Metadata QA Associate, Contractor - NBC UNIVERSAL
09.2019 - 11.2019
Copy Editor, Contractor - CAPITAL GROUP
03.2018 - 08.2021
Pro Editor, Contractor - GOLDEN ERA PRODUCTIONS
10.2016 - 09.2017
Proofreading Specialist - DELOITTE SERVICES, LP
01.2008 - 10.2014
State University of New York College at Buffalo - Bachelor of Arts (BA), English

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