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Emily Lewis

PHOENIX,AZ

Summary

Driven and talented editor with several years of experience collaborating with others to produce quality materials. Expert at correcting sentence structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation by rewriting, editing and proofreading. Clear communicator gives constructive feedback and specific suggestions to dramatically improve writing of staff.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Editor and Ghostwriter

Self
06.2008 - Current
  • Work with authors to develop, outline, draft, edit, and publish full-length fiction and non-fiction books
  • Writing and ghostwriting blogs, articles, promotional materials, and web copy for organizations including The Roberta Winter Institute, Frontiers International, and 365 Men
  • Edit books for publication under contract with publishing houses including Thomas Nelson, YWAM Publishing, and William Carey Library Publishers.

Teacher

VIPkid
San Fransisco, CA
07.2018 - 10.2021
  • Prepped and taught five to ten classes daily for ESL students ages five and under
  • Utilized established curriculum to create interactive lesson content for young learners including props, slides, songs and games
  • Provided feedback to parents and administrators on students' progress and areas for growth.

Lead Copywriter

Historic Agency
Gilbert, AZ
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Strategized and produced creative branding and marketing for clients including Slingshot Group, Saddleback Church, and The PEACE Plan
  • Wrote and managed website content and newsletter campaigns for various clients
  • Created and coordinated content across social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter (X), Facebook and Wordpress.

Quit Coach

Optum / UnitedHealth Group
Seattle, WA
11.2016 - 07.2017
  • Worked with individual clients to plan and implement personalized quit plans using evidence-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and habit replacement
  • Placed outbound calls to clients to follow up on progress with their addiction recovery plan
  • Received inbound calls on a crisis line to assist and assess clients in difficult situations and, if need be, refer them to additional resources.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism -

Gordon College
Wenham MA
06.2008

Skills

  • Advanced editing
  • Writing
  • Content Development
  • Document Proofreading
  • Story pitching
  • Proofreading submissions
  • Impeccable grasp of grammar
  • Ghostwriting
  • Teaching
  • Tutoring
  • English as a Second Language
  • Life coaching
  • Health coaching
  • Nutritional coaching
  • Addiction recovery counseling
  • Goal-oriented lifestyle coaching

Certification

  • Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC), American Association of Nutritional Consultants, Warsaw IN, 12/01/17
  • Coaching Mastery Certificate, Creative Results Management, Seattle WA, 03/01/16
  • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate, Bethany Global University, Bloomington MN, 05/01/05

Timeline

Teacher

VIPkid
07.2018 - 10.2021

Lead Copywriter

Historic Agency
08.2017 - 06.2018

Quit Coach

Optum / UnitedHealth Group
11.2016 - 07.2017

Freelance Editor and Ghostwriter

Self
06.2008 - Current

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing and Journalism -

Gordon College
Emily Lewis