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Edwin Blakesley

Maywood,New Jersey

Summary

Meticulous Proofreader/Copy Editor with six years of experience honing a detailed understanding of grammatical, style, and syntax considerations for diverse writing 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic Proofreader/Copy Editor eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the English language and intense training in proofreading and copy editing. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel. To seek and maintain a full-time or part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.

Overview

57
57
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Proofreader/Copy Editor

Self Employed Services
Maywood, NJ
01.2015 - 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.

Sales and Marketing – Weight Loss Program

40 Day Reset Management, Inc, Northern New Jersey
01.1999 - 01.2015
  • Created documentation outlining research findings for use by project managers, customers and other marketing staff to make accurate decisions about future plans...
  • Developed technical and non-technical marketing presentations, public relations campaigns, articles and newsletters.

Owner/CEO - Specialty Food Distributorship

Cayuma International, Inc
New York
01.1983 - 01.1999
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.

Owner/CEO

Varicomp International, Inc
Fairfield, New Jersey
01.1971 - 01.1983
  • Computer Sales and Software Design Specialized in Accounting Software, including A/R, A/P, G/L, P/R, and Cost Accounting

Computer Programmer/Analyst

Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc
New York
01.1965 - 01.1971
  • Created databases, data entry systems, web forms and other applications for diverse uses.

Education

Business And English

Spring Valley Senior High, Pace College

Skills

  • Deadline Attainment
  • Proof Review and Approval
  • Error Correction
  • Readability Improvement
  • Fact Checking
  • Text Writing
  • Copy Proofreading
  • Spelling, Punctuation and Syntax
  • Word Processing
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Teleconferencing and Videoconferencing
  • Stress Tolerance

Additional Information

Military: United States Navy

Timeline

Independent Proofreader/Copy Editor

Self Employed Services
01.2015 - Current

Sales and Marketing – Weight Loss Program

40 Day Reset Management, Inc, Northern New Jersey
01.1999 - 01.2015

Owner/CEO - Specialty Food Distributorship

Cayuma International, Inc
01.1983 - 01.1999

Owner/CEO

Varicomp International, Inc
01.1971 - 01.1983

Business And English

Spring Valley Senior High, Pace College

Computer Programmer/Analyst

Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc
01.1965 - 01.1971
Edwin Blakesley