Sandy Algra

Experience

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  LearningExpress LLC

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

  Editor (editorial assistant to associate editor)

  • Proposed 3–6 new titles every season, and created competitive analyses and project outlines• Acquired and managed authors, subject matter experts, and content reviewers• Edited content, and prepared manuscripts, including art, for production• Wrote and proofread catalog copy, cover copy, and sales handles for new titles

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2001 - now

  Freelance Editorial Services

  I have researched, developed, written, edited, copy edited, and/or proofread print and online media including: • Blogs • Newsletters • Websites • Young adult non-fiction books • Test preparation materials • Study guides • Help entries • Voice over scripts • Career guides • Online medical courses • College guides • Mobile applications • Marketing materials • QSR premiums • Ethics and Compliance elearning modules • K-12 Curriculum

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  Curriki

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2013

  Freelance
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  PCG

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2023

  Freelance Editor and Proofreader

  PCG has been a client for 10+ years on an as-needed project basis. • Edited and proofread custom public school K-12 curriculum (print and online) for New York State, Chicago, IL; New York City; and Pinellas County, FL school districts, adhering to complex style guidelines and meeting extremely tight deadlines

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  B. little & co., inc.

  Dec 2014 - Nov 2019

  Freelance Copy Editor and Writer

  • Wrote copy for global promotional toy programs for a world leader in Quick Service Restaurants • Copy edited promotional content for top-tier licensors including Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Aardman, Mattel, Hasbro, Viacom, SONY • Adhered to extremely short and high-stakes deadlines to help ensure 100% in-store delivery rate

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  SAI360

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  Freelance Editor and Writer

  • Created scripts and storyboards for custom animations for global clients, incorporating their ideas into actionable production documents • Wrote an original learning module including multimedia features on Gender Identity and Expression as part of a larger Dignity and Respect course for the SAI360 Library • Copy edited high-stakes elearnings and offline training for SAI360 and custom clients such as Kraft-Heinz, Liberty Mutual, and Hyatt • Drafted a company-wide Style Guide and additional best practices to ensure consistency across the brand • Tracked and originated projects in Nuxeo, Elucidat, SmartSheets, and Gemini Show less

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  Litmos

  Sept 2023 - now

  Freelance Writer and Editor

  • Writing Help Entries for new features on their site using WordPress • Originating Help Pane items using Gainsight Engagements • Creating a working Style Guide to bring consistency and uniformity to the global brand • Updating and tracking corrections to hundreds of existing Help Entries