Open To Work
Lori Richardson
New York,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented Proofreader and Copy Editor with 11+ years of experience improving accuracy, readability, and brand consistency for agency, corporate, and digital marketing teams. Proven track record of reducing content errors, strengthening brand voice, and streamlining review workflows for major clients including Hilton, Anthem, Schneider Electric, and WebMD. Skilled in proofreading high-volume digital and print assets under tight deadlines while ensuring 100% compliance with legal and brand guidelines.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Proofreader
Modicum
01.2021 - 10.2025
- Proofread 100+ digital assets weekly (email, landing pages, social media, websites, ads) with 99% accuracy.
- Rewrote and refined copy, improving readability by 15-20% across campaigns.
- Validated trademarks, names, and disclaimers, reducing compliance issues by 30%.
- Ensured formatting consistency and template alignment for 50+ deliverables annually.
- Conducted QA for layout, links, and usability across multi-channel digital content.
Freelance Proofreader
WebMD
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Proofread 20-30 assets weekly with 100% adherence to brand, legal, and medical guidelines.
- Performed link checks, layout reviews, and legal placement verification to ensure usability compliance.
- Streamlined revision cycles by providing clear, actionable feedback to writers and developers.
Dog Walker
ProspectBark!
10.2017 - 03.2020
Proofreader/Copy Editor
Williams Lea/Tag
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Edited 200+ monthly digital and print assets for grammar, syntax, and brand consistency.
- Identified layout, pixelation, and logo errors, preventing hundreds of production issues annually.
- Verified names, trademarks, and disclaimers, reducing compliance challenges by 20%.
- Supported direct marketing campaigns through clear, on-brand content refinement.
- (accounts: Hilton, Anthem, Inc., Schneider Electric)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing for Television
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MDSkills
- Proofreading and Editing: Copyediting, AP Style, Content QA, Grammar & Syntax, Style Consistency
- Digital & Creative: Email, Landing Pages, Websites, Social Media Assets, Direct Marketing, Brand Guidelines
- Technical Tools: Adobe Acrobat/Pro, Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Aprimo, ClickUp, JobFlow, HTML (basic)
- Soft Skills: Communication, Time Management, Collaboration, Research, Attention to Detail, Fast Learner
- Other: MAC/PC, Internet Research, Typing 60 WPM
Certification
- Exceptionals Program — Williams Lea/Tag
- Awarded for exceptional performance and client focus.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteTimeline
Proofreader
Modicum
01.2021 - 10.2025
Freelance Proofreader
WebMD
01.2021 - 04.2021
Dog Walker
ProspectBark!
10.2017 - 03.2020
Proofreader/Copy Editor
Williams Lea/Tag
03.2012 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - English, Writing for Television
Morgan State University