Melissa Shafer
Oakville,CT
Summary
Adept Book Editor with excellent eye for detail, communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office to maintain high level of publication standards. Checks for grammar and punctuation errors, verifies sources and creates page layouts. Dedicated team player recognized for consistently meeting deadlines.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Book Editor
Soul Sonshine, LLC
12.2023 - Current
- Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy and consistency.
- Changed and rewrote sentences and paragraphs to maintain story flow.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Drove accuracy of content through careful proofreading and fact-checking.
- Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- Developed and maintained editorial standards for content.
- Edited and revised wide array of content for accuracy, clarity and consistency.
Author
Another Four in the Morning Kind of Night
09.1997 - Current
- Maintained informative social media to help further storylines and promote future events.
- Created emotionally powerful poetry to engage consumers and heighten awareness.
- Wrote and edited high-quality content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating, and authentic approach.
- Organized material to research and complete writing tasks.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Collaborated with illustrators and photographers to enhance content.
- Created content for websites and online publications.
- Composed original written material for various types of publications and submitted for approval by supervisor, editor or publisher.
- Chose cover photography or artwork, selected fonts, and arranged designs to attract target readership.
- Built, established and maintained relationships with sources.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2014
Skills
- Copyright law
- Creative Writing
- Line Editing
- Content Editing
- Deadline Management
- Project Management
- Error spotting
- Keen eye for detail
- Editing skills
- Editing and proofreading
- Document Proofreading
Timeline
Book Editor
Soul Sonshine, LLC
12.2023 - Current
Author
Another Four in the Morning Kind of Night
09.1997 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
University of Hartford
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