L'auren Fitzgerald
Leawood,KS
Summary
Experienced writer, artist, and editor with over ten years of experience bringing creative and editorial solutions to a variety of products and publications, both print and online. Effective at time management and multitasking in a deadline-driven environment. Working goal is to represent an organization in a manner that is positive, constructive, rewarding, and inspiring.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Editor
H&R Block World Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2011 - 01.2016
- Reviewed tax training materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Delivered template production and cover design for our federal and state income tax courses and upper-level Tax Training curriculum.
- Held position of lead editor for federal Income Tax Course, distributed to over 90,000 tax professionals.
- Coordinated daily with writers to maintain consistent voice and standard of excellence in our final product.
- Designed our in-house Global Writer’s Guide, which features grammar and punctuation standards, branding guidelines for H&R Block products and services, and spotlight articles on writing, training, and design.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Guided and motivated team members to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.
- Reviewed reports and recommended changes to improve copy flow.
- Chose and prepared photos for use with feature pieces with PhotoShop and InDesign.
Intern
New Letters Magazine
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Assisted in copyediting and proofreading manuscripts.
- Brought out new and creative content in conjunction with pool of creative writers.
- Wrote press releases and reviews on published NL work.
- Organized various campaigns, which included preparation of PR materials.
- Updated NL calendar of literary events.
- Assisted in typesetting and layout using InDesign.
Student Copy Editor
UMKC, Theory & Interpretation
Kansas City, MO
01.2009 - 05.2009
- Reviewed and edited content of Eighteenth-Century Theory & Interpretation, a quarterly journal, for correct grammar and style.
- Verified historical facts against internal and external sources.
- Collaborated with editors and page designers to create polished, attractive product.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English: Creative Writing
University of Missouri
2009
Skills
- Readability Improvement
- Spelling, Punctuation, and Syntax
- Text Writing
- Content and Style Updating
- Error Correction
- Proof Review and Approval
- Story and Content Idea Development
- Artwork and Layout Coordination
- Copy Proofreading
- Attention to Detail
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Timeline
Editor
H&R Block World Headquarters
05.2011 - 01.2016
Student Copy Editor
UMKC, Theory & Interpretation
01.2009 - 05.2009
Intern
New Letters Magazine
01.2009 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English: Creative Writing
University of Missouri
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