Ryan Vasicek
Summary
I am a detail-oriented copy editor who believes that a company's credibility begins and ends with the grammatical and contextual quality of its content and message. From meticulous proofing to countless rewrites, I will apply this mentality and work ethic in everything that I do to ensure the highest quality work that not only reflects well on the company, but myself as well.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Copy Editor
Epsilon
10.2023 - Current
- Served as lead Copy Editor for over 1,000 projects for General Motors and their respective brands (Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC)
- Worked on both email and direct mail campaigns, providing diligent edits and feedback that align with each brand's specific style guide
- Worked within ProofHQ software for real-time collaboration with designers, writers and other essential decision makers
- Provided several hundred edits, saving Epsilon money from any client-requested refunds, and ensuring the longstanding high standards and quality that is expected of General Motors brands
Copy Editor
Epsilon
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Provided error-free edits, feedback, and rewrites for our clients' email campaigns, including Marriott Homes & Villas, AutoZone, NFL, McDonald's, Yahoo, and more
- Adhered to client-specific style guides, and kept updated documentation on any brand changes related to copy, design, legal disclaimers, or any other aspect of their email campaigns
- Worked with Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, and Excel to provide editing feedback and real-time collaboration with my team to ensure timely and efficient turnaround times for our clients
- Participated in AP Stylebook Workshops and other relevant copy editing trainings, and utilized AP Style in edits that weren't covered by a client-specific style guide
Proofreader
Epsilon
10.2020 - 12.2022
- Responsible for accuracy and quality of marketing materials across a variety of car dealerships, including Ford, GM, Volvo, and more
- Worked within SalesForce and Adobe Acrobat to edit and proof holiday cards and other marketing material on grammar, spelling, punctuation, and any dealer-specific formatting requirements
- Communicated with account coordinators regarding any questions or discrepancies to ensure accuracy of marketing material to the dealership's requested specifications
- Worked across different stages of the proofing process to help meet the required due dates for marketing material
Proofreader/Sales Associate
My ROI Marketing Systems
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Ensured grammatical accuracy of copy as well as client events and locations for 15+ clients' advertisements running in newspapers across the country
- Rewrote advertisement copy to properly match each client's unique specifications and industry regulations
- Negotiated with both corporate newspaper publishers (Gannett, McClatchy, USA Today) as well as family-owned newspapers to provide our clients the best rates on their advertisements
- Worked within WordPress to keep our website updated with accurate information regarding our clients' events
Marketing Coordinator
Outsource IT Solutions Group
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Sole marketing representative for 35-person Managed Services Provider
- Responsible for all marketing material, including social media, website upkeep, and external content/promotion
- Managed relationships with vendors and strategic IT partners
- Organized, designed, and presented at monthly webinar series
- Maintained marketing database and updated weekly reports for management
- Produced new material to increase firm's marketing efforts across all platforms
- Worked within Constant Contact email marketing software to run mass-email campaigns, specifically tailored to both clients and prospects
Quality Control Specialist
Epsilon
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Maintained contract database of more than 2,500 Ford dealerships across the country
- Ensured accuracy and quality of marketing materials, including phone numbers, URLs, and general grammatical accuracy
- Supported all sales staff to expedite dealer requests and meet a 48-hour turnaround
Dow Jones News Fund Copy Editing Intern
Naples Daily News
06.2016 - 08.2016
- One of 97 college journalists selected out of 921 applicants for the Dow Jones News Fund copy editing internship, including the Naples Daily News and other publications across the country
- Utilized Associated Press rules and worked with professional staff to edit the newspaper's columns and stories
- Designed the physical layout of pages using Adobe InDesign
- Assisted in the transition of the editing process to Presto Content Management System after the purchase of the paper by major publishing company, Gannett
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Print
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2016
Skills
- Copy Editing/Writing
- Proofreading
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Content Management Systems
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Premiere
- Adobe InDesign
- HTML
Timeline
Senior Copy Editor
Epsilon
10.2023 - Current
Copy Editor
Epsilon
01.2022 - 07.2023
Proofreader
Epsilon
10.2020 - 12.2022
Proofreader/Sales Associate
My ROI Marketing Systems
01.2019 - 04.2020
Marketing Coordinator
Outsource IT Solutions Group
06.2017 - 08.2018
Quality Control Specialist
Epsilon
03.2017 - 05.2017
Dow Jones News Fund Copy Editing Intern
Naples Daily News
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Journalism, Print
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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