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Shane Fitzgerald

Cincinnati,OH

Summary

I am a quality assurance proofreader with a decade-long track record, effective at reviewing fiction, digital, and academic documents to evaluate grammar, spelling, and content. Methodical and industrious with a good grasp of formatting, structure, and style preferences. My excellent verbal and written communication skills allow me to always remain dedicated to maintaining the highest quality standards in all projects.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

QA Proofreader

Renaissance Publishing Group
Metairie, LA
04.2019 - Current
  • Saved hundreds of dollars in reprints and revisions by performing extensive quality control checks on all proofs before release.
  • Provided detailed 1-5 page feedback on writing styles and suggested improvements only where necessary, never overstepping bounds.
  • Collaborated with authors on content revisions needed to meet editorial standards through various means including email, messaging systems, and Microsoft Word track changes.
  • Verified facts by consulting appropriate sources including reference books or online resources.
  • Demonstrated a proactive work style while maintaining tight deadlines in a fast-paced work-from-home environment.

Copyeditor

Empower Press for Youth
Cincinnati, OH
07.2013 - 04.2019
  • Edited nearly 300 student documents such as essays and PowerPoint presentations, and assessed copy for grammar issues, delivering error-free materials to clients.
  • Identified areas where additional information was required or existing material could be streamlined.
  • Proofread and edited copy for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling accuracy.
  • Content writing duties as assigned, customizing brand messaging to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Planned content according to publication styles, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Winton Woods High School
Cincinnati, OH
05-2017

Skills

  • Exceptional grammar and proofreading
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Comfortable with high level of autonomy
  • Expert in Microsoft Word
  • Research Abilities
  • Workflow Optimization
  • File Systems Management
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration
  • Editing and Annotating
  • Grammatical Rules Knowledge

Timeline

QA Proofreader

Renaissance Publishing Group
04.2019 - Current

Copyeditor

Empower Press for Youth
07.2013 - 04.2019

High School Diploma -

Winton Woods High School

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