Karen Spring
Westville,United States
Summary
Accomplished professional writer and editor with over 25 years of experience successfully managing multiple writing, editorial, and proofreading projects. Effectively prioritizes tasks and consistently meets strict deadlines. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying issues and using strong organizational talents to help team achieve departmental objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Writer
Self-employed
09.1998 - Current
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat, and in-person to write news and feature stories.
- Conducted thorough research on diverse topics, producing well-informed pieces that educated readers.
- Reviewed client documents to alleviate grammar, syntax, spelling, and language errors.
- Translated complex technical information into user-friendly content, enabling understanding for non-specialist customers.
- Tailored writing style and tone to match various clients' brand voices, enhancing connection with target audiences.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
Content Lead
BOLD Limited
05.2020 - 03.2025
- Managed team of writers to produce relevant, timely, and detailed resume content for job seekers.
- Implemented editorial guidelines and style guides to ensure consistency and quality across all content builders.
- Organized training sessions to improve skills for new content team members.
- Improved content through consistent proofreading and editing.
- Mentored struggling team members in writing and editing techniques, strengthening skills and confidence.
- Collaborated with senior lead to develop quality criteria for tasks and projects.
Editor
Information Today
05.2006 - 02.2020
- Investigated and composed stories on network and Internet security topics to educate readers on malware, data breaches, and cybercrime.
- Researched and edited technical reports on various topics including network security, cloud computing, and software tools for distribution to large client database.
- Compiled information on technology organizations including Symantec, Unisys, KPMG, and VeriSign for inclusion in detailed company profiles.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of industry trends and emerging topics to ensure relevancy of content.
- Assessed information on computer manufacturers for data accuracy in news stories.
- Adhered to strict style and grammar guidelines, maintaining editorial consistency in content.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Editing and proofreading
- In-depth research
- Content creation
- Effective writing
- Fact-checking
- Team coordination and support
- Quality control and oversight
- Issue resolution
Timeline
Content Lead
BOLD Limited
05.2020 - 03.2025
Editor
Information Today
05.2006 - 02.2020
Professional Writer
Self-employed
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
La Salle University
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