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.
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
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