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Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $5.60
Rate Per Word
US $0.02
Rate Per Hour
US $28.00
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.
More than 20 consecutive years as an award-winning writer/editor, with a track record of building key relationships; designing and implementing strategic approaches to corporate communication; designing and implementing media measurement tools; communicating public policy initiatives; planning, organizing and coordinating team functions; and assembling content for creative effect.
2006 Provided editorial services for American Wine Society.
2006 Provided leadership role in AAA Newsroom redesign.
2006 Served as official AAA spokesperson for Michigan.
2006 Provided editorial copy on public policy issues for AAA.
2006 Elected Treasurer/CFO IABC-Detroit; www.iabcdetroit.com
2006 Selected as Publicity Chair for American Wine Society (AWS) Annual Conference.
2005 Promoted to assistant editor of AWS Journal.
2005 Edited weekly ACG Insurance News Review electronic newsletter, distributed to insurance executives across footprint.
2005 Managed RFP process to benchmark media measurement opportunities.
2004 Designed and distributed Media Briefing Book for corporate leadership. Includes crisis communication function and pertinent policy issues.
2004 Earned Best of Show in Writing category (IABC-Detroit).
2004-2006 Supervised 60 volunteers as Judging Chair for IABC.
1999 Authored Sharing the Road series to communicate need for cars and trucks to share the road safely in Michigan.
1994 Authored Portrait of a Young Driver to communicate need for graduated driver licensing (GDL) in Michigan.
Education degree
MA
Major specialization
Other, Communication
Second specialization
Other, none
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Public Relations Consultant Auto Club Group (2006-present)
Senior Contributing Editor AAA Michigan (1995-2005)
Contributing Editor AAA Michigan (1992-1995)
Staff Writer AAA Michigan (1989-1992)
Serve in a variety of functions to promote The Auto Club Group (ACG), with 4.1 million AAA members in eight Midwest states. Primary duties include researching, writing and editing PR plans, crisis communication documents, executive reports, speeches, releases, editorials and magazine articles. Serve as official corporate spokesperson, establish and maintain media relationships and work with insurance, travel and traffic safety departments to promote core values and key branding initiatives. Responsible for media measurement, monthly reports and support for corporate events.
Began as cartoonist/contributing editor for American Wine Society Journal, which promotes wine education nationwide. Promoted to Editor in 2008. I coordinate a staff of eight contributing editors; research, write, edit and proofread copy; develop story ideas, coordinate design process.
Served as general assignment reporter for the Canton Eagle, an award-winning weekly newspaper in western Wayne County, Mich. Editorial responsibilities included news gathering and layout of pages one and three. Beats included city government, education and crime.
Staff Writer Gaylord Herald-Times (1987-1988)
Served as general assignment reporter for the Gaylord Herald-Times, an award-winning weekly newspaper in Otsego County, Mich. Responsible for hard news and features in this resort community. Covered city government and police beat.
Assistant Publications Editor NASCO (1985-1987)
Provided layout, design and keylining services for all in-house publications for this non-profit, Ann Arbor-based organization. Worked 20 hours per week while a full-time student at the University of Michigan.
Scored 93% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.