Jessica Faison
Clayton,NC
Summary
Experienced Senior Copy Editor with a comprehensive background in a professional working environment. Highly skilled, motivated, and knowledgeable with 5+ years in scientific copy editing/academic publishing, team leadership, and client relations. Demonstrates detailed understanding of grammatical, style, and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles; respects deadlines and meets them appropriately; values the wisdom and expertise of clients and colleagues; dependable, collaborative. Leadership experience includes managing project workflows, fostering effective relationships with clients and colleagues, and upholding policies and procedures. Aims to maximize and leverage experience to effectively perform the role of senior project editor. Core competencies: AMA style, AP style, CMOS, English grammar, ESL documents; training & development, team leadership, client relations. Skills: Organization; analyzing and problem-solving; proficient in bringing multiple, simultaneous projects to completion with accuracy and professionalism; values and meets provided deadlines; adapts in a fast-paced environment, independently and within a team. Software/programs: MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe, PerfectIt, SharePoint, eXtyles, JPS.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Copy Editor
Wiley/J&J Editorial, LLC
07.2022 - Current
- Leads team of 2 mid-level editors to deliver accurate and engaging content within an outlined time frame for 2 appointed client journals (Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy and American Academy of Optometry Clinical Insights in Eyecare), including training and development of associate-level CEs; delegates and tracks each member’s assignments and deadlines; maintains journal-specific CE protocol, checklists, and best practices to optimize workflow; and engages authors in the CE process to ensure the integrity of published work
- Edits and proofreads materials in various formats for clarity, grammar, and style and queries inconsistent or unclear information
- Determines readiness of written pieces and approves typeset versions for publication
- Participates in biweekly meetings with clients to provide manuscript updates, collaborate on projects, and gather feedback
- Assists as senior-level editor on 3 additional journals (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Nutrition in Clinical Practice, Pediatrics Open Science, and INFORMS Journal on Applied Analytics).
Assistant/Copy Editor
J&J Editorial, LLC
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards; provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to authors; and trained and monitored performance of associate-level CEs
- Maintained knowledge of AMA style and house styles for each assigned journal
- Updated journal documentation as needed per client request
- Edited content at a rate of 5 pages per hour and managed workload of 3 projects (2 journals and 1 book), as well as 2 temporary proofreading projects
- Collaborated with colleagues to achieve article deadlines of 2 to 4 days, resulting in timely publication of the monthly journal issue.
Psychotherapist
The Mindly Group, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Conducted 90-minute intake sessions and 60-minute individual psychotherapy sessions with each client; evaluated clients' symptoms to determine appropriate and clinically sound diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th ed.; and collaborated with clients to create specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-sensitive goals and objectives
- Incorporated evidence-based theories and techniques, such as cognitive behavior therapy and solution-focused therapy, as the foundation of therapeutic treatment
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Engaged 20-25 clients in psychotherapy weekly, including children, adolescents, and adults
- Assessed clients’ progress and therapy's effectiveness at each session using the practice-based Outcome Rating Scale and Session Rating Scale.
Counseling Intern and Program Assistant
The Mindly Group, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Conducted 90-minute intake sessions and 60-minute individual therapy sessions with each client; scheduled intake sessions for clients with the therapist who best suited their individual needs; verified outpatient mental health insurance benefits and copays prior to intake appointments; and maintained clients' intake insurance information in the designated electronic health record system
- Engaged 15 to 20 clients in psychotherapy weekly, including children, adolescents, and adults
- Drafted and published office concept of operations for all incoming interns and program assistants in training.
Registration Associate
Registrar Corp.
Hampton, VA
09.2014 - 01.2015
- Utilized Internet resources to research companies and fact-check demographic details; entered clients' information into Contact Direct and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) databases to create new registrations; communicated with various departments internally to confirm client information; and organized and maintained information in clients' records
- Cross-checked demographic and product specifics of 20 clients daily using Contact Direct database and US FDA registration website.
Human Resources Coordinator
John Deere, Volt Workforce Solutions
Cary, NC
11.2011 - 07.2012
- Assisted with front desk duties, answered and transferred calls, issued badges, and monitored use of company vehicles; updated service awards and company-wide announcements on Cary office website; conducted exit interviews; communicated HR updates to employees; and created employee file for new hires and transferred to the respective departments
- Coordinated HR/benefit-related site visits with Deere Credit Union, including annual blood drive
- Created graphic visuals in Excel using survey results for John Deere Team Enrichment Group.
Public Information/Relations Officer
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
Ahoskie, NC
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Conducted interviews with students, faculty, and staff for individual profiles, which were featured in each publication; compiled and edited all articles for college's weekly newsletter; and acted as college's liaison with local newspaper, The News-Herald
- Wrote 2-3 articles for weekly newsletter and covered newsworthy events at the college (career fairs, guest speakers, graduation), including articles for The President's Report, an annual magazine emphasizing the college's contribution to training and economic development in the community.
Education
MA - Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University
05.2016
Technical Writing Certification -
North Carolina Central University
06.2012
BA - English
Peace College
05.2010
Skills
- AMA style
- AP style
- CMOS
- English grammar
- ESL documents
- Training & development
- Team leadership
- Client relations
- Organization
- Analyzing and problem-solving
- Proficient in bringing multiple, simultaneous projects to completion with accuracy and professionalism
- Values and meets provided deadlines
- Adapts in a fast-paced environment, independently and within a team
- MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Adobe
- PerfectIt
- SharePoint
- EXtyles
- JPS
Additional Information
Presented at J&J's Project Fair (2022 and 2024) to showcase the Journal of Managed Care + Specialty Pharmacy, Copyedited sample papers to secure contracts for 2 clients
References
References available upon request.
Training
- 2022 SSP Seminar: New Directions in Scholarly Publishing
- ACES Society for Editing 2021
Timeline
Senior Copy Editor
Wiley/J&J Editorial, LLC
07.2022 - Current
Assistant/Copy Editor
J&J Editorial, LLC
10.2019 - 06.2022
Psychotherapist
The Mindly Group, PLLC
11.2017 - 05.2019
Counseling Intern and Program Assistant
The Mindly Group, PLLC
01.2016 - 11.2017
Registration Associate
Registrar Corp.
09.2014 - 01.2015
Human Resources Coordinator
John Deere, Volt Workforce Solutions
11.2011 - 07.2012
Public Information/Relations Officer
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
11.2010 - 06.2011
MA - Marriage and Family Therapy
Liberty University
Technical Writing Certification -
North Carolina Central University
BA - English
Peace College
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