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SUZANNE SUMNER FERRY
Copywriter, Copy Editor
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Meticulous Copy Editor, Copywriter and Proofreader with 20+ years of experience honing detailed understanding of grammatical, style and syntax considerations for diverse, custom magazine, catalog, tabloid and digital publication styles. Deadline-driven writer and editor with collaborative approach to project completion and time management. Flexible project manager with proven leadership skills and creativity in juggling numerous projects at once to satisfy rigorous content demand, multiple deadlines, and six figure budgets. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the creative and editorial process.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Copy Editor/Copywriter/Ghostwriter
Ferry Productions Inc
Long Beach, CA
01.2007 - Current
- Edited manuscripts for authors and screenwriters
- Ad sales; writing articles; copy editing; photography and PR work for Magic Image Hollywood Magazine
- Wrote memoir for the late Mr. Logan Fleming titled "The Day the Stars Stood Still" about the former Creative Director and Top Wax Artist for Movieland Wax Museum and Stars Hall of Fame (published by BearManor Media, 2012).
- Started writing my blog "Ferry Tales: My Life as a Mother, Wife, Actress and Author"
- Wrote and published a children’s holiday book titled "Corinna the Christmas Elf" (2009).
- Copy edited and wrote articles for Amazing Wellness Magazine (Active Interest Media Group).
- Acted in lead, supporting and background roles in feature films, television and infomercials.
- Worked as a background casting director for a producer for at least 8 made-for-television movies.
- Produced clear, concise and accurate content to reflect tone and level of authority appropriate to content.
- Recommended copy edits based on knowledge of target audience and internal and external style guides.
- Verified statistics and facts against internal and external sources.
- Proofread, edited and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
- Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
VP of Production
Basic Media Group
Santa Monica, CA
03.2003 - 10.2006
- Directed all activities within Production Department and oversaw production of print collateral and publications
- Assisted with marketing campaigns; promotions and trade show events marketing collateral
- Sold ads whenever possible, worked with ad sales staff to stick to strict deadlines, encouraged sales, brought new leads
- Established and managed all internal schedules, budgets and deadlines with vendors and pre press
- Managed all print buying, paper purchasing, pre press responsibilities and contract negotiations with vendors
- Maintained annual production budget and implemented cost-saving projects; requested & compared printer/pre press/paper bids
- Established and maintained relationships with clients including GNC and IHRSA, and all advertiser contacts
- Handled all estimate requests and provided competitive price quotes to sales force for print ad sales
- Worked with circulation manager for all postage-related projects, estimates and invoicing
- Helped Circulation Department set up trade shows, order marketing materials as needed, attend shows
- Assisted with brainstorming and design of publisher’s website, implemented improvements and online pagination program which is regularly reviewed by key design personnel and production department (improved efficiency of time and cost)
- Logged, trafficked and updated projects in job management software.
- Proofed all job orders, securing client approval prior to production.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Analyzed account workload quantity, complexity and due dates to predict and prevent problems.
Education
BA Psychology - – Psychology
California State University
Los Angeles, CAMA - Psychology program – Marriage & Family Therapy
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CAMedical Research Program -
Tulane University
New Orleans, LAVarious Writing Courses - Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
UCLA Extension
Multimedia Certificate Program -
California State University
Copy Editing And Proofreading Online Certification -
UniversalClass.com
OnlineSkills
- Copywriting and editing
- Social Media friendly:Twitter, Google, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc
- Mac/IBM proficiency
- Adobe PhotoShop/Illustrator
- Planning and coordination
- Team collaboration
- Staff leadership and supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Clerical Support
- Cultural Awareness
- MS Office
Timeline
Copy Editor/Copywriter/Ghostwriter
Ferry Productions Inc
01.2007 - Current
VP of Production
Basic Media Group
03.2003 - 10.2006
BA Psychology - – Psychology
California State University
MA - Psychology program – Marriage & Family Therapy
California State University - Los Angeles
Medical Research Program -
Tulane University
Various Writing Courses - Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
UCLA Extension
Multimedia Certificate Program -
California State University
Copy Editing And Proofreading Online Certification -
UniversalClass.com
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