Kirstie Hocker
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Dynamic editor with extensive experience in enhancing content quality for diverse clients. Proven track record in research and fact-checking, ensuring accuracy and clarity. Collaborated effectively with writers and designers, utilizing Adobe systems to deliver polished publications. Recognized for keen attention to detail and commitment to editorial excellence.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in publishing and editing and hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
Self-employed
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Collaborated with writers, designers and other editors to deliver content of highest quality.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Researched topics to create accurate and engaging content.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
Proofreader
Self-employed
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed finished works and version edits for comprehensive record of each file.
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Collaborated with editors to meet project deadlines and solicit customer feedback and transparency on work progress.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Marked copy to indicate and correct errors in type, arrangement or spelling using standard printers' marks.
- Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy of language and style.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK12-2023
Skills
- Research
- Fact-checking
- Keen eye for detail
- Designing pages
- Editing skills
- Document proofreading
- Adobe systems
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Koine Greek
Limited Working
Korean
Elementary
Timeline
Editor
Self-employed
06.2022 - 12.2023
Proofreader
Self-employed
06.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Central Oklahoma
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