Stephanie Kirby
Champaign,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented medical editor skilled in pharmaceutical writing and SEO optimization. Proven ability to simplify complex medical information, enhancing readability and engagement across multiple platforms.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Editor
Healthline Group Services, LLC
Fort Mill, South Carolina
05.2021 - 06.2026
- Conducted Google SEO research to create article outlines on pharmaceutical drugs.
- Wrote articles primarily based on drug prescribing information.
- Extensively edited complex drug content to simplify readability, maximize SEO, and maintain a consistent style across Healthline and Medical News Today platforms.
- Incorporated feedback from PharmD medical review team.
- Translated medical jargon into reader-friendly terminology.
- Published articles via WordPress platform.
- Tracked each article's details and status (in various systems over the years)
Senior Account Executive
Health Alliance Medical Plans
Champaign, IL
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Oversaw the creation and annual updating of more than 100 plan books, brochures, fliers, PPT presentations, etc. from touchpoint meetings through copy, design, numerous internal and external review and revision processes, to printing, distribution and/or digital uploading to various intranet and internet sites.
- Acted as senior project coordinator for comprehensive marketing campaign to sell our plans in WA; oversaw fliers, brochures, plan book, marketing emails, radio ads, animated video, web banner/social media ads, and more – from initial content meetings to deployment.
- Coordinated all marketing aspects of our annual Broker Summit, including attendee packet contents (10 to 15 fliers, brochures, books, etc.), agenda, half-day (PPT) presentation, evites/reminders/RSVPs, web page, name badges, videos, décor, sponsor signage, etc.
Communications Coodinator (then Account Executive)
Health Alliance Medical Plans
Urbana, Illinois
11.2005 - 05.2020
- Copyedited myriad compliance documents (plan policies, amendments, riders, etc.), as well as every type of marketing and member material our department produced.
- Editor of For Your Health, the company’s member newsletter with a circulation of more than 100,000 households; and of NETMA, the internal employee newsletter.
- Coordinated all materials for our largest company client (State of Illinois employees); this included writing, copyediting, proofing, printing and overseeing the mailing of more than 1 million brochures, postcards, fliers, amendments, riders, policies, provider directories, etc. to ~90,000 members.
- Acted as communications liaison for numerous internal departments, including Compliance, Contracting & Provider Services, Customer Service, Finance, Operations, Pharmacy, and Sales & Retention.
Program Development Specialist, Membership
American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS)
Champaign, IL
06.2001 - 11.2005
- Gathered material, edited, and designed quarterly newsletters for 12 technical divisions (analytic, biotechnology, surfactants and detergents, etc.)
- Developed newsletters for various AOCS regional sections and designed layout for staff newsletter.
- Responsible for editorial content of division web pages.
- Created agendas for and attended regional, divisional, and committee board events to represent AOCS.
- Served as central resource person for membership services and programs at annual and sectional meetings.
- Organized and oversaw student programs at these meetings.
Editorial Assistant, Inform magazine
American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS)
Champaign, Illinois
04.1999 - 06.2001
- Acted as assistant to the editor of an international science magazine.
- Wrote monthly column analyzing new products.
- Edited, reformatted, proofread manuscripts; maintained manuscript-related database.
- Provided research and other support for news writers.
- Designed and executed book review system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-1997
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12-1995
Skills
- Pharmaceutical and medical writing
- Jargon simplification
- Proofreading and editing
- Attention to detail
- Style guide management
- SEO research and optimization
- Content development
- WordPress publishing
- Project management
- Collaborative teamwork
Timeline
Medical Editor
Healthline Group Services, LLC
05.2021 - 06.2026
Senior Account Executive
Health Alliance Medical Plans
05.2020 - 05.2021
Communications Coodinator (then Account Executive)
Health Alliance Medical Plans
11.2005 - 05.2020
Program Development Specialist, Membership
American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS)
06.2001 - 11.2005
Editorial Assistant, Inform magazine
American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS)
04.1999 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences
Eastern Illinois University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Parkland College