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Meghan Irving

Walden University
Burnsville,MN
17
years of professional experience

Experienced Sr. Editor skilled in technical and academic editing and content strategy development. Recognized for streamlining editorial processes and delivering high-quality content in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Ready to drive impactful results in a dynamic team environment.

Work History

Sr. Editor

10 Years 11 Months
Walden University | 2015.09 - Current
  • Developed and led process for editing white papers, working closely with leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Development and administration of Chapter Edit Services, an instructional editing service for doctoral students.
  • Consistently exceeded company goals for customer satisfaction through diligent communication with clients during project development stages.
  • Collaborated with writers to refine content, ensuring clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, maintaining strict deadlines and high-quality output.
  • Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
  • Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
  • Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
  • Acquired in-depth knowledge of content areas to provide effective edits.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve article and story writing.
  • Led editorial team in developing and implementing content strategies for student publications.
  • Developed and conducted training sessions on best practices in academic writing and editing for students.
  • Collaborated with faculty to ensure accuracy and clarity of scholarly articles prior to publication.
  • Streamlined editorial processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced turnaround times for manuscript reviews.

Professional Advisor

5 Years 7 Months
Walden University | 2010.02 - 2015.09
  • Student Communications Liaison: Wrote, edited, and published university communications for students. Worked across departments to ensure clear and accurate messaging. Managed communication deployment scheduling to create effective and timely campaigns.
  • Licensure program team lead: Managed academic progress process for students. Trained advisors on licensure programs. Coordinated with program leadership for program phase outs and integration of new programs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to enhance student retention and success rates within diverse populations.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to design workshops that promote student engagement and academic achievement.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of student needs to provide tailored support and resources effectively.
  • Maintained detailed records of client interactions using CRM software, streamlining communication efforts across the team.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

Education

Master of Arts - English

Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS
  • Timothy Donoghue Graduate Scholarship

Bachelor of Arts - English (Writing)

St. Catherine University | St. Paul, MN

● Delta Phi Lambda, Honor’s Society for Creative Writing

● Jo Lynn Terry Memorial Creative Writing Award

● St. Catherine of Alexandria Scholar Scholarship Recipient

Graduate Certificate - Communications

Walden University | Minneapolis, MN | 2016
  • Relevant Coursework: Business Communications, Social Media

Skills

Academic style guidelines
Technical editing
Academic editing
Expert proofreading
Copyediting expert
Document design
Content editing
Content refinement
Preparing templates
Attention to detail
Time management
English grammar mastery

Timeline

Sr. Editor

Walden University
2015.09 - CurrentRead More

Professional Advisor

Walden University
2010.02 - 2015.09Read More

Kansas State University

Master of Arts from English
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St. Catherine University

Bachelor of Arts from English (Writing)
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Walden University

Graduate Certificate from Communications
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Meghan Irving