I am a professional multipurpose editor with 14 years’ experience editing, writing, fact-checking, and proofreading. I am open to any editing project, and I specialize in medical editing. I am familiar with AMA, Chicago, and AP styles, among others. I am organized, focused, and reliable when undertaking all projects.
General
First name
Laura
Country
United States
City
Stamford
Profile
I am an editorial professional with a consistent history of excellence in developing and shaping a variety of editorial projects. I have 14 years’ experience editing, writing, proofreading, and fact-checking copy and manuscripts; ensuring the clarity and focus of projects so that they meet the needs of the client and the target audience; working well under pressure and within short deadlines to ensure that work is completed on time and with high quality; and clearly and concisely communicating my thoughts and concerns to the client when delivering the materials.
I specialize in medical editing. In this field, I have extensive experience working on a variety of projects for local, national and international audiences, including journal articles, journal supplements, newsletters, monographs, slide presentations, abstracts, posters, and meeting materials, such as invitations and workbooks. I have written and edited patient newsletters and columns, as well as physician biographies. I have worked for a national medical journal, medical education companies, a medical advertising agency, and a prescription benefit manager. The therapeutic categories for which I have edited materials include, but are not limited to, ophthalmology, dermatology, urology, psychiatry, gastrointestinal diseases, obstetrics/gynecology, and a variety of primary care issues, such as diabetes, allergies, osteoarthritis, chronic pain medications, acute respiratory infections, venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolus, hypertension, asthma, congestive heart failure, Lyme disease, and food-borne illness.
I am also interested in editing fiction manuscripts and feature articles. My skills are applicable to any editing assignment.
Education degree
MA
Major specialization
Journalism, BA News-Editorial
Second specialization
Journalism, MA Magazine
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Multipurpose editor specializing in medical editing
Editing Experience in Years: 14
I have built a career accumulating knowledge, skills, and experience. I have worked as a senior editor and as a managing editor, regularly and reliably keeping projects on time and ensuring clarity, consistency, style, and focus.
Computer experience
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader, QuickTime, Firefox, GraphicConverter
