VALERIE RIESE
Copy Editor & Proofreader
Little Chute,WI
Summary
Detailed, conscientious, non-fiction writer, copy editor, and proofreader with 5 years of experience escaping corporate America to pursue passion career.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader
Valerie Riese Editing And Proofreading
Little Chute, WI
01.2021 - Current
In January, I returned to freelancing, which grew into Valerie Riese Editing and Proofreading. I wrote dozens of blog posts, created and implemented a social media strategy based on analytics, and more, all to return to my true love of copyediting and proofreading.
- I edited and proofread six books, including my first co-author book written with an award-winning internationally best-selling author.
- I'm a Silver member and Blog Coordinator for The Christian PEN (Proofreaders and Editors Network).
- I'm proficient in using style guides, editing software, and familiar with copyright (Sample edits available).
Ministry writer and co-director
Candidly Christian
11.2017 - Current
I began as a regular contributor to the blog, along with eight other authors. The founder of the Candidly Christian ministry suffered from severe, chronic migraines. My persistent offers to help grew into a co-director roll where we manage the ministry together. I lead the writing team, create email campaigns, and manage social media. I also publish posts in WordPress, including all metadata, Yoast SEO elements, and graphics.
Copy editor and proofreader
Patrick Oben Ministries
02.2017 - 02.2018
I edited and proofread daily devotion blog posts and his first book. I was disappointed to quit to tend to family matters.
Education
No Degree - Freelance Editing And Proofreading
The Christian PEN Institute
Https://peninstitute.com/ 08.2021 - Current
No Degree - Freelance Editing And Proofreading
LinkedIn Learning
Https://www.linkedin.com/learning/ 12.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human development and psychology
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
Green Bay, WI 12.1994 - 12.1997
Skills
Copyediting and proofreading
Proficient in MS Word, including Track Changes and queries using Comments
Familiar with MS Power Point
Experience acting as and working with subject matter experts
Understanding sentence nuance
Expert in WordPress, acquainted with other CMS
Technical Writing
Additional Information
- I am acquainted with Section 508 Checklist, including use of headings and alt text, user of visual assistive technology.
- I created many technical training manuals as a corporate trainer.
- I worked in for UW-Oshkosh for two years, so I am acquainted with working for a higher-education institution.
- I created many technical training manuals and documents throughout my career for companies such as AT&T, The US Olympic Committee, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (samples available).
Timeline
No Degree - Freelance Editing And Proofreading
The Christian PEN Institute
08.2021 - Current
Freelance Copy Editor and Proofreader
Valerie Riese Editing And Proofreading
01.2021 - Current
No Degree - Freelance Editing And Proofreading
LinkedIn Learning
12.2020 - 03.2021
Ministry writer and co-director
Candidly Christian
11.2017 - Current
Copy editor and proofreader
Patrick Oben Ministries
02.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Human development and psychology
University of Wisconsin Green Bay
12.1994 - 12.1997