Writer/Editor

A VERY GALLINAT

COPY EDITOR

I N F O

PHONE

408-***-****

EMAIL

ac8uyo@r.postjobfree.com

S K I L L S

Copy Editing

Copy Writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Content Writing

Information Synthesis

St. Louis

St. Louis

St. Louis

St. Louis

P R O F I L E

Freelance copyeditor and writer with 4+ years experience in educational, legal and creative work looking for a new challenge. Used to working independently within strict deadlines, I am a motivated self-starter with an M.F.A. from Washington University and additional experience in teaching, community organizing and information synthesis.

E M P L O Y M E N T H I S T O R Y

Copy Editor, Hesse Martone

Mar 2017 – Mar 2019

Proof-read briefs, memos and emails for errors, readability and concision Worked on-call independently within strict deadlines Consulted with management on tone, format and house style Community Organizer, Service Employees

International Union

Aug 2016 – Mar 2017

Met one-on-one with 70+ members as company representative to explain obligations and troubleshoot the transition process Developed and delivered a unified message to new members Reported extensive daily notes and progress reports Responsible for email notification and time-sensitive communications Cover Letter Writer, Washington University

Apr 2015 – Sep 2017

Created a narrative account of students' university experience to provide a personalized and refined cover letter for applications to medical school Synthesized large packets of information into concise, clear prose Handled sensitive material in a professional and discreet manner Practiced and perfected house style and tone to assure consistency Course Instructor, Washington University

Sep 2014 – Jun 2015

Developed syllabus and daily lesson plans for course in poetry Delivered engaging lectures and facilitated workshops Evaluated both creative and analytical work, including student conferences Organized system for inter-class sharing and commentary using Google Docs E D U C A T I O N

St. Louis

Boston

Washington University, M.F.A. in Poetry

Mar 2019 – Mar 2019

Wrote 80+ page creative thesis

Revised and consulted on 100+ creative projects and manuscripts Emerson College, B.F.A. in Writing, Literature and Publishing with a minor in Science

Mar 2019 – Mar 2019

3.7 GPA

Wrote 60+ page creative thesis

R E F E R E N C E S

Andy Martone from Hesse Martone

ac8uyo@r.postjobfree.com 314-***-****

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