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NAHEDE KHOSROVI

New York

Summary

Experienced writer and strategist with a background in business development, marketing, and educational communications. Skilled in translating complex concepts into concise and accessible prose. Able to match content with industry-specific compliance regulations. A dependable team player who helps groups meet objectives and build strong and positive working relationships.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Copy Editor

Pharmaceutical Industry Clientele
04.2021 - Current
  • Editing for clarity, consistency, precision, and impact
  • Proofing for surface errors, such as grammatical, spelling, and punctuation mistakes
  • Ensuring adherence to established industry style guidelines
  • Fact-checking information and sources in written materials
  • Increasing readability for complex texts
  • Content development for: posters, presentations, brochures, flashcards, infographics, conference reports, training tools, sales aids, formulary kits, website content, email blasts, white papers, executive summaries, proposals

Senior Copy Editor

The Kinetix Group
07.2017 - 04.2021
  • Worked in tandem with project owners and graphic designers to develop original content for conference reports, executive summaries, infographics, presentations, brochures, flashcards, training tools, educational guides, white papers, proposals, blog posts, and web content
  • Edited documents for clarity, style, and impact, as well as for alignment with medical, legal, and regulatory review requirements
  • Checked documents for errors and to ensure adherence to brand-specific style guidelines and compliance regulations
  • Fact-checked for content accuracy and for faithfulness to statements or data drawn from cited references; substantiated copy with appropriate referencing
  • Conducted quarterly workshops designed to increase the quality, consistency, and impact of materials; trained project associates and agency writers in the company’s editorial style guidelines

Copy Editor

The Kinetix Group
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Edited print and digital content for language accuracy, clarity, and consistency
  • Proofed pieces for alignment with style guidelines and brand-specific language requirements
  • Researched and filled content gaps in new project areas
  • Completed fact-checks for content accuracy
  • Developed and edited content for a variety of business needs
  • Created a 'Copy Editor's Style Guide' for agency use, including subdivisions for account-specific instructions; trained teams and new agency writers in these guidelines

Project Associate

The Kinetix Group
03.2016 - 01.2017
  • Helped develop implementation plans for project strategy while considering both budget and timing
  • Managed responsibilities throughout the project life cycle, including contributing to content development, providing editorial reviews, liaising with vendors and freelancers, and maintaining organized digital archives of multiple projects
  • Communicated with client and internal team members to provide regular project status updates, alert appropriate parties about potential issues, and recommend possible solutions
  • Used life science submissions platforms to manage project pieces through legal, medical, and compliance reviews
  • Trained new members in use of these platforms
  • Contributed articles on industry current events for publication on company website

International Communications Consultant

Ministry of Education, Government of Spain
10.2010 - 06.2012
  • Collaborated with school leaders to develop new and effective language support services
  • Mentored a team of Bilingual Education Specialists and ensured that team skills evolved in line with program goals and responsibilities
  • Developed and ran ESL workshops for school staff

Admissions Associate

Cooke Center for Learning and Development
08.2006 - 09.2010
  • Spearheaded strategic outreach initiatives, including their planning and implementation
  • Coordinated applicant evaluation and screening
  • Monitored compliance with government mandates
  • Resolved all admissions inquiries

First Grade Teacher

Incarnation School
03.2004 - 06.2006
  • Designed and executed lesson plans and activities in all subject areas for first grade classes
  • Used effective teaching strategies to maintain student interest, encourage participation, promote an interactive atmosphere, and enable students to significantly hone learning skills
  • Planned and organized special trips and enrichment activities
  • Maintained effective communication with staff and parents
  • Handled challenging behaviors with positive classroom management strategies

Education

Executive M.B.A. - Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Management, Innovation, International Management, Leadership, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategy

ESIC Business & Marketing School
01.2013

B.A. - French Area Studies

Fordham University, College at Lincoln Center
New York, NY
01.2003

Skills

  • Story and content development
  • Content organization and writing
  • Structural editing
  • Syntax improvement
  • Brand voice
  • Clarity enhancement
  • Style guide familiarity
  • Fact-checking accuracy
  • Consistency enforcement
  • Reliability
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Freelance Copy Editor

Pharmaceutical Industry Clientele
04.2021 - Current

Senior Copy Editor

The Kinetix Group
07.2017 - 04.2021

Copy Editor

The Kinetix Group
01.2017 - 07.2019

Project Associate

The Kinetix Group
03.2016 - 01.2017

International Communications Consultant

Ministry of Education, Government of Spain
10.2010 - 06.2012

Admissions Associate

Cooke Center for Learning and Development
08.2006 - 09.2010

First Grade Teacher

Incarnation School
03.2004 - 06.2006

Executive M.B.A. - Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Management, Innovation, International Management, Leadership, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategy

ESIC Business & Marketing School

B.A. - French Area Studies

Fordham University, College at Lincoln Center
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