Hi, I’m
Jennifer Whynaucht
Rolling Hills Estates,CA
Summary
Looking to leverage 20+ years of creative problem-solving, efficient project management and execution into new career opportunities. Proven proofreader and copyeditor with a passion for fine tuning all the details so that authors, editing and publishing companies can reach the finish line. Expertise in identifying and correcting errors in audio, grammar, punctuation, spelling, style and more. Ready for a new opportunity to work independently and as part of a team to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high standard.
Overview
28
years of professional experience
Work History
FreelancerCity of Los Angeles, CA
Proofreader Line Editing
03.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Audio to text proofreading with major U.S. editing company for global publishing house.
- Acute attention to audio and written scripts.
- Monitor quality of sound and narrator's voice.
- Time sensitive projects with proofing as 24hr turnaround.
- Proofing notes documented per client requests using programs such as, Track Changes/Microsoft Word, Smartsheet, PDF.
- All notes include page and audio time stamp.
- Communication with producers, editors and voice narrator to accomplish goals, address project related issues and ensure timely completion.
- Identify grammar, spelling and tense errors to copy manuscript.
- Evaluate text for logic, considering reader needs and comprehension level to copy manuscript.
Multiple Global BrandsCity of Los Angeles, CA
Design Director, Consumer Products
08.1995 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Design Director with 20+ years experience in the Fashion and Consumer Products Industry.
- Companies include, Just Play Products, Mattel, Pac Sun, Disney Stores, Abercrombie and Fitch, Gymboree, and Limited Too.
- Manage teams of designers from concept, design, and product development.
- Create on trend and brand cohesive collections for Global Markets.
- Design and develop brand style guides including all assets for domestic and global partners.
- Project management of several brands simultaneously, exceeding design expectations and product profitability.
- Research, create, and implement processes to streamline development and productivity.
- Mentor team members, promoting confidence and morale while cultivating positive working partnerships.
Education
Edit RepublicBy Phon Baillie
High-level Proofreading and Copyediting Pro from Proofreading And Copyediting
2022
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
Bachelor of Science from Fashion Design
Skills
- Analytic and solution based problem-solving
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Project Management
- Interpersonal and written/follow-Up communication
- Independent and cross-functional teamwork
- Audio to text proofreading
- Manuscript proofreading and copyediting
- Editing and annotating: clarity, flow, word choice, idioms, grammar, spelling and syntax
- Spelling and grammatical expertise
Timeline
Proofreader Line Editing
Freelancer
03.2022 - Current
Design Director, Consumer Products
Multiple Global Brands
08.1995 - 05.2017
Edit Republic
High-level Proofreading and Copyediting Pro from Proofreading And Copyediting
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science from Fashion Design
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