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Sydney Brown

Browns Summit,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented editor providing accuracy in documentation review and approval. Comprehensive understanding of writing processes and acutely aware of proactive editing techniques. Competent in managing multiple competing priorities and deadlines.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Copy Editing Intern

Scuppernong Books
Greensboro, North Carolina
04.2024 - Current
  • Reviewed and approved proofs submitted by composing room prior to production.
  • Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
  • Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
  • Conferred with authors regarding changes in content, style or publication.
  • Assess memoirs during the publisher's open-submission period.
  • Refer to the Chicago Manual of Style to address grammatical errors and inconsistencies.
  • Edited a novel for Scuppernong Editions.

Interviewer

University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, North Carolina
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Helped interview candidates for an 'Internship Coordinator' position within the Humanities field.
  • Developed interview questions based on the position and company culture.
  • Recorded detailed notes of each interview to inform hiring decisions.
  • Provided a student perspective on the importance of internships alongside Humanities staff members.
  • Identified and resolved inconsistencies in interviewees' responses by means of appropriate questioning or explanation.

Editorial Intern

The Greensboro Review
Greensboro, NC
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided feedback on written pieces submitted by authors.
  • Read, evaluated and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication.
  • Identified areas where additional information was required or existing material could be streamlined.
  • Proofread and edited copy for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and spelling accuracy, as well as adherence to house style.
  • Collaborated with writers and other editors to ensure content quality.
  • Suggested alternative words or phrases when necessary to clarify meaning or maintain consistency in tone.

Editorial Intern

U.S. Department of Transportation
Washington, DC
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Proofread drafts to ensure accuracy of information prior to publication.
  • Planned page layouts with editors.
  • Organized documents and entered data to support staff.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
08-2024

Skills

  • Content Editing
  • Clear Communication
  • Deadline-driven
  • Editing and proofreading
  • Copywriting
  • Documentation
  • Layout Design
  • Fact-checking

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Jackson-Loving Gibson Scholarship

Affiliations

  • English club
  • Creative Writing club
  • Deans List
  • Cum laude with honor

Timeline

Copy Editing Intern

Scuppernong Books
04.2024 - Current

Interviewer

University of North Carolina Greensboro
04.2024 - 05.2024

Editorial Intern

The Greensboro Review
01.2024 - 05.2024

Editorial Intern

U.S. Department of Transportation
07.2023 - 02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of North Carolina Greensboro

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