Jessica Schmidt
Eugene,OR
Summary
Meticulous Copy Editor with ten years of experience. Deadline-driven editor with excellent skills and time management. Flexible schedule with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
Developed exceptional editing and proofreading skills as a freelance copy editor. Expertise in language precision, grammar, and syntax, coupled with strong analytical abilities. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferrable skills to contribute effectively to dynamic team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Copy Editor and Proofreader
RH Publishing
01.2023 - Current
- In charge of copyediting and proofreading for comprehensive book publishing service
- Wordsmithing includes experience in fiction and nonfiction as well as book blurbs
Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader
Reedsy
01.2023 - Current
- Proofread and copy edit fiction and nonfiction books
- Provide excellent customer service and receive superior ratings and feedback
- Specialize in self-development and thrillers
Freelance Editor/Writer
Fiverr
01.2014 - Current
- Research and write articles for various publishing companies on current topics ranging from medical, to health, to technical and technology
- Proofread, write and edit articles, stories, ebooks, webpages and blogs for clients all over the world
- Provide excellent customer service and receive superior ratings and feedback
- Achieved Top Rated Seller on Fiverr
Intake Advisor
Sokolove Law
01.2014 - Current
- Screen potential clients for legal team
- Capture essential and sensitive data, and route potential claims to case management
- Utilize legal and medical terminology to advise potential clients regarding expectations and outcomes
- Participate in ongoing training for new case types
- Document claim information for English and Spanish speaking clients
Nutrition Educator
Hennepin County
06.2002 - 08.2009
- Conducted nutrition education appointments for women, infants and children.
- Participated in ongoing training in childhood obesity prevention, maternal child nutrition, and child development.
- Assisted with training and supervision of student interns.
- Insured access to domestic violence services for Latino families including support and counseling.
- Actively networked with community agencies to develop resource list for clients.
Education
Master of Public Health - Concentration in Community Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MN08-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology, Women's Studies
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA01.1991
Skills
- Proofreading Proficiency
- Proofreading Expertise
- Keen eye for detail
- Creative writing
- Strong grammar skills
- Meticulous proofreading
- Compassionate communication
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Content planning
- Health promotion
- Consistency checking
- Strong research skills
- Behavior change
- Writing improvement suggestions
- Case management
- Nutrition
- Editing articles
- Document editing
- Group and individual instruction
- Pediatric nutrition
Affiliations
- Northwest Editors Guild
- Western Oregon Editors
Timeline
Copy Editor and Proofreader
RH Publishing
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader
Reedsy
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Editor/Writer
Fiverr
01.2014 - Current
Intake Advisor
Sokolove Law
01.2014 - Current
Nutrition Educator
Hennepin County
06.2002 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Sociology, Women's Studies
Wartburg College
Master of Public Health - Concentration in Community Health
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nutrition
Normandale Community College
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