Experienced Editor/Proofreader with project management experience seeks part- or full-time projects. Web design and development certification in progress.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $7.14
Rate Per Word
US $0.02
Rate Per Hour
US $35.70
NOTE: these rates are not set in stone and are only an average for this editor. The actual rate applicable to your document will depend on the depth of the edit, the quality of the writing, the topic matter, the proximity of the deadline, the length of the document and several other factors.
OBJECTIVE: Position as a Publishing professional, emphasis on editing.
SKILLS PROFILE:
Advanced computer skills, including: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat & Photoshop CS, and Dreamweaver. Intermediate knowledge of HTML.
Thorough knowledge of English grammar and composition.
Self-employed business owner for six years.
Experienced in usage of internet communication tools.
Familiar with CMS, MLA, CBE and APA styles.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Owner, Brigids Touch January 2003 January 2009
Brandon, FL
Provided services in manuscript editing, English tutoring and composition instruction.
Expanded business to incorporate retail sales and academic consultation on internet research techniques.
Project Manager, EMedia MillWorks February 2002 -- May 2002
Lanham, MD
Oversaw implementation of new project coordinating over 100 off-site transcription workers and editors.
Coordinated transcription and publication of quarterly earnings meetings of Fortune 500 companies.
Streamlined assignment and publication process via usage of internet messaging.
News Transcript Editor, EMedia MillWorks October 2001 February 2002
Lanham, MD
Edited transcripts of live CNN broadcasts for immediate web publication to CNN main website.
Copy Editor II, Journal of Applied Physiology December 1999 November 2000
Bethesda, MD
Edited scientific research manuscripts according to in-house guidelines, for all phases of publication.
Coordinated with art department over page lay-out and pagination.
ACTIVITIES:
Volunteer English & Composition Tutor; Pre-school reader.
Education degree
BS
Major specialization
English
Second specialization
Languages
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Student
Editing Experience in Years: 10
Computer experience
MS Office Suite: 2003, 2007; Dreamweaver; Photoshop; Illustrator; Photo Ready; ICQ; Trillian; Yahoo Messenger; GMail; IE; Opera; Google Chrome; Google Talk; Twitter; Skype.
Scored 93% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.