11 years copyediting experience. Quick, accurate turnaround. Superior attention to detail. Extensive knowledge of AP style, MLA guidelines, advertising legal requirements. Degree in journalism. Will edit academic papers, advertising, legal/business documents, newspaper/magazine articles, brochures, catalogs, website content, translations, fiction and more.
Editing Rates
Rate Per Page
US $8.75
Rate Per Word
US $0.03
Rate Per Hour
US $35.00
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.
Work Experience:
--9 years as Copy Editor for in-house advertising agency of national retail chain--edited/proofread broad range of materials (flyers, catalogs, brochures, newspaper/magazine ads, product packaging, in-store signage, legal disclaimers, sweepstakes promotions, annual financial reports, website content, corporate communications, intra-company magazine)
--2 years as Copy Editor and Reporter for university newspaper--wrote and edited variety of articles; wrote headlines
Education:
--Bachelor of Arts, Major - News-Editorial Journalism, Minor - Spanish
Profile:
--Superior attention to detail
--Deliver a quick, accurate turnaround
--Extensive knowledge of advertising legal requirements, including state advertising laws
--Experienced in AP style and with MLA guidelines; willing to learn and quickly adapt to any style preferred by client
--Will strive to preserve the unique tone and voice of the author
--Will edit academic papers; print and online advertising; catalogs; legal and business documents; articles for newspapers, magazines, websites, brochures; fiction for children and adults
--Will copyedit translations to make the work seem like it was written by a native English speaker
--In my spare time, I write fiction for children and teens
Education degree
BA
Major specialization
Journalism
Second specialization
Other, Minor-Spanish
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Copy Editor
Editing Experience in Years: 11 Years
Work Experience:
1. Sep 2000 - Present. Copy Editor, Advertising
2. Sep 1999 - May 2000. Substitute Teacher
3. Aug 1997 - May 1999. Copy Editor/Reporter, TCU Daily Skiff
Computer experience
Windows 7:
Microsoft Office 2007, MS Word 2007, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Works
Scored 96% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.