Melissa Smith
Swedesboro
Summary
Meticulous Copyeditor with three years of experience honing a detailed understanding of grammatical, style, and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles. Deadline-driven editor with a collaborative approach to project completion and time management. Flexible with creativity in juggling numerous projects at once to satisfy rigorous content demands.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Copyeditor
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
- Run an editorial team of two team members, managing over seventy-five projects a year.
- Copyedit diverse romance content for clarity, grammar, and style adherence.
- Collaborate with authors to ensure tone and stylistic preferences.
- Create style sheets to maintain timeline continuity and consistency.
- Utilized style guides to maintain manuscripts so that they are as polished as possible.
- Build editor/client relationships to guarantee open communication and ease of project management.
- Developed customized editing checklists to streamline workflow efficiency.
- Reduced errors by diligently fact-checking information and sources in written materials.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Burlington County Board Of Education
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Implemented lesson plans to meet diverse student learning needs across K-12 curriculum.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, promoting student engagement and active participation.
- Collaborated with full-time teachers to ensure continuity of educational programs and classroom management.
Childcare Director
Future Scholars Early Learning Center
11.2007 - 06.2015
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum to enhance children's learning experiences.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with state regulations and safety standards.
- Mentored and trained staff on best practices in early childhood education.
- Conducted regular assessments of children's development and adjusted programs accordingly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stockton University
Absecon, NJ05-2004
Skills
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Able to meet strict deadlines
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Social media marketing
- Proofreading expertise
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Proven leadership
Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Copyeditor
Freelance
01.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Burlington County Board Of Education
09.2016 - 01.2018
Childcare Director
Future Scholars Early Learning Center
11.2007 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Stockton University