I am an experienced copy editor with over 15 years of experience. I have backgrounds in automotive, purchasing, journalism, and education. I am also bilingual in French, having taught it; and can translate and copy edit to and from that language.
Editing Rates
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Rate Per Word
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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.
1) WRITING, EDITING, TRANSLATING EXPERIENCE (freelance)
• 2006-2007: chief copy editor and managing editor for Unique Magazine, a startup women’s magazine
• 2006-present: editing and lay-out (in MS Publisher) of book reviews, and editing/finishing devotionals geared towards businesspeople, for www.bizsum.com
• 2005-present: chief copy editor and staff reporter for The Woodside News, a private church newspaper
• 1991-present: translating documents to and from French
• 1985-present: miscellaneous projects and assignments in writing, proofreading, and rewriting everything from school essays and reports, to newspaper articles, college theses, and manuscripts.
• 1989-1991: Staff reporter for the campus newspaper at Alma College, Alma, Michigan
2) AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE
BUYER Getrag Transmissions Corporation, Sterling Heights, MI; October 2007-present
BUYER Dana c/o Manpower, Rochester Hills, MI; June 2007-September 2007
BUYER General Motors c/o Aerotek, Warren, MI; October 2004-May 2007
PURCHASING MANAGER Fischer Automotive Systems, Auburn Hills, MI; February 2003-September 2004
BUYER General Motors c/o Option One, Southfield, MI; October 2000-February 2003
3) EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
• 1992-93: Teacher, French I & II, Detroit Catholic Central High School, Redford, MI
• 1991-92: Remedial English and Spelling Teacher, Walled Lake Adult Education, Walled Lake, MI
• 1991-92: Substitute Teacher, Multiple School Districts in Wayne, Oakland, and Livingston Counties, MI
Education degree
BA, some MBA-level work
Major specialization
Psychology
Second specialization
English, Secondary Education
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: buyer, copy editor, chaplain
Editing Experience in Years: over 15 years
Computer experience
Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, MS Publisher, Acrobat Converter, MS Excel, Powerpoint Viewer, Express Dictate
Scored 97% on editing test.
Test score 100% .
Test score 70% to 84%. 
Test score less than 70%.