Lorraine Delp

Experience

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  RAINING POPCORN MEDIA LLC

  Jun 2009 - Jun 2016

  Editorial Assistant

  • Edited bilingual Spanish/English projects, including textbooks, children's books, and website content• Copyedited and proofread fiction and nonfiction manuscripts between 50,000 and 180,000 words, offering feedback on spelling, punctuation, grammar, consistency, and style• Developed original materials, including scripts for educational games, STEM lesson plans, company newsletters, pamphlets, and more

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  Lorraine Delp Editing

  Jun 2010 - now

  Freelance Writer & Editor

  • Collaborate with writers to craft stories that resonate with readers

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  Fireship Press

  Jun 2015 - Apr 2019

  Content Editor

  • Copyedited, fact-checked, and proofread fiction and nonfiction manuscripts of upwards of 50,000 words to correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar• Collaborated closely with writers to develop structure, style, voice, character, and plot• Wrote marketing copy and story synopses featured online and on book jackets

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  BookBub

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2020

  Freelance Writer

  • Developed and laid out content in the form of articles and listicles using WordPress• Wrote over 170 articles covering book news, bestsellers, reviews, and entertainment, which generated hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of sign-ups• Discovered and researched original topics designed to appeal to our target audience• Applied Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies to every article

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  Flowing Wells Unified School District

  Jun 2019 - May 2021

  English Teacher

  • Taught English Language Arts to students in grades 9, 10, and 11• Cultivated a safe, respectful, and responsible classroom community by setting clear expectations, involving students in team-building exercises, and creating a group-oriented environment• Collaborated closely with other teachers and administrators to develop curriculum and review summative and formative assessment data• Encouraged parent involvement by sending quarterly newsletter emails with classroom updates• Worked closely with the College and Career Center to empower students to achieve their goals Show less

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  Comal Independent School District

  Aug 2021 - May 2022

  English Teacher

  • Taught English Language Arts to students in grades 11 and 12• Provided instruction in literature, grammar, spelling, and conventions of the English language• Developed students’ writing skills through feedback and instruction• Assessed data to identify knowledge gaps after remote/asynchronous learning years, then targeted those gaps with engaging mini-lessons throughout the year• Managed 160 students each day, conducting grade check-ins and guardian outreach daily• Overhauled existing district lesson plans to reflect modern pedagogical practices by creating over 100 new materials for use in the classroom Show less

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  Ninety

  Aug 2022 - now

  • Develop and implement editorial strategies and processes to ensure content meets quality standards and aligns with organizational goals• Manage the editorial workflow, including assigning tasks and deadlines to writers, editors, and other contributors• Oversee the production of content, from initial concept to final publication, according to a strategic calendar• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy and consistency of content across all platforms• Monitor and analyze content performance to identify areas for improvement• Ensure content is optimized for SEO and other digital marketing efforts• Develop and maintain editorial style guides and standards• Hire, onboard, lead, and coach editors and writers Show less Highlights:• Created a 160-page company style guide to align written content across the entire company• Audited the Ninety platform for grammar, spelling, clarity, and consistency, working with the Product team to improve the user experience• Organized a cross-departmental project team to grow our blog subscriber base by 1,500% in one quarterResponsibilities:• Maintained our in-house style guide, communicating changes and additions company-wide• Edited and proofread all content, including website copy, blog articles, eBooks, educational materials, ads, social posts, help articles, event collateral, email, stakeholder communications, and so much more• Collaborated cross-departmentally to ensure consistency and clarity of written copy, providing resources and constructive feedback to content creators to align all pieces to Ninety's voice and tone• Assisted with project management of content projects to ensure timely publicationSoftware proficiencies:Ninety.io, Monday.com, HubSpot, Adobe InDesign, Intercom, Jira, Google Workspace, Slack. Show less

  • Managing Editor

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Senior Editor

    Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Editor & Proofreader

    Aug 2022 - Nov 2023