Lyndsay Gerwing
Loveland,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented Assistant Editor with a proven track record, excelling in copyediting and proofreading. Demonstrated expertise in fact-checking and content organization, ensuring brand consistency and clarity. A reliable team player, adept at meeting tight deadlines while enhancing publication quality through meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Editor
David C Cook
Loveland, CO
10.2024 - Current
- Ensure accuracy of grammar, punctuation, and style for all printed and web pieces that include text for Group products.
- Fact-check all text for accuracy.
- Maintain Group stylebook, and stay up to date on AP style.
- Ensure clarity and readability of content, and suggest or make corrections as needed.
- Work within deadlines to keep projects within timeline and budget.
- Work closely with editors, artists, and marketers to produce excellent, quality materials.
- Enhance publication quality by meticulously proofreading articles to eliminate grammatical errors and ensure clarity.
- Generate and maintain style guides to encourage consistent quality of content.
- Collaborate with design, editorial and marketing departments to meet desired content goals.
- Review articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Suggest improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
Assistant Editor
Group Publishing
Loveland, CO
05.2014 - 10.2024
- Maintained strict adherence to AP Style guidelines in all editorial work completed for the publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
- Enhanced publication quality by meticulously proofreading and editing articles for grammar, style, and content accuracy.
- Developed style guides to ensure consistency across all published materials.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
Copy Editor
Group Publishing
Loveland, CO
12.1999 - 05.2007
Education
Bachelor Of Arts - English
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, COJournalism
Defense Information School
Fort Meade, MDSkills
- Copyediting and proofreading expertise
- Strong knowledge of grammar and punctuation
- Fact-checking accuracy
- Content organization
- Brand consistency
- Writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Strong attention to detail
- Writing skills
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Stress tolerance
- Content editing
- Deadline management
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Assistant Editor
David C Cook
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Editor
Group Publishing
05.2014 - 10.2024
Copy Editor
Group Publishing
12.1999 - 05.2007
Bachelor Of Arts - English
Colorado State University
Journalism
Defense Information School