Ruth Dunmire

Experience

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  MetaDesign

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Executive Assistant
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  Ruth Dunmire

  Jan 2000 - now

  It's not a job: it's my life. No one eats, sleeps, and breathes the English language the way I do. Grammar, usage, punctuation, spelling—nothing escapes this editor's eye. My edits retain the author's tone and voice, while ensuring content is accurate, easy to follow, fit for its purpose, and free of error, omission, inconsistency, and repetition.I do this for: American Insurance Group (AIG), Adobe Systems, Autodesk, BBDO Worldwide, City College of San Francisco, City of South San Francisco, Dreyer's, Hyundai Motor America, Intuit (QuickBooks), Kaiser Permanente, Ketchum Advertising, Kikkoman, Meyer Sound, National Football League (NFL), NetApp, Oracle, PG&E, Restoration Hardware, SAP, St. Mary's College, Stripe, Tamalpais Bank, Toshiba America Medical Systems/Imaging, UnionBanc Investment Services, Union Bank, UC Davis, UCSF Medical Center, University of California Regents, Walmart eCommerce, Wells Fargo Bank NA.As a writer, I find out what you're trying to say and who you're saying it to. Then, I will meet or beat your deadline with prose that gives your readers the information they need in the way they need it; no micromanaging needed. I have subject matter expertise in high-tech, travel, marketing, retail, education, and medical, and the ability to quickly pick up the main points of any subject and translate them into easy-to-read prose that is both pithy and conversational. Show less

  • Contract Copy Editor, Writer

    Jan 1985 - now

  • Producer, Operations, Event Management, Cat Herder

    Jan 2000 - now
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  Advanced Insights

  Jan 2002 - Aug 2002

  Project Director

  Managed production workflow of marketing studies.

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  BayGroup International

  Sept 2002 - Feb 2008

  Project Manager/Senior Editor

  Managed the creation and delivery, on-time and on-budget, of generic and custom corporate training and sales execution materials for a variety of global clients. Defined requirements and specifications and maintained project records. Responsible for timelines and logistics for multi-person production teams and supervised contractors. Senior copy editor for all publications.- Oversaw project logistics and timelines; responsible for the development, time, cost, and quality of workshop materials and delivery- Coordinated all team members on projects, and conducted weekly project status meetings- Maintained project records including resources, hours, deliverables, activities, deadlines, and related cost/effort information- Defined requirements and specifications, monitored progress toward milestones, and created project documentation- Sourced work as necessary and managed internal and external developers, designers, and desktop publishers- Coordinated printing and production schedules, and project stakeholder activities- Copy edited all training materials for over 20 different custom programs. Ongoing updating of all printed and online collateral. Show less

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  CCI: Channel Management Solutions

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2011

  Project Manager/Senior Editor

  Managed new product development and ongoing system upgrades; coordinated proprietary software training modules and documentation; created new processes based upon business needs. Editor and/or writer for in-house marketing, HR, and software publications.- Scheduled and facilitated project meetings, both internal and client-facing- Responsible for writing and editing user manual for proprietary software solution with over 400,000 registered users- Managed to production schedules and resource assignments- Partnered with internal departments to meet deadlines and company goals- Planned and executed internal company events- Created and maintained internal Style Guide and ensured all publications adhered to its standards Show less

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  Redwood Publishing Group

  Aug 2011 - now

  Co-Founder, Chief Editrix

  Co-founder and COO of electronic publishing house. Publisher of books about business, the arts, travel, food, and self-help. Chief copy editor and contributing writer. Alter ego and content creator of Grammar Guru, the smartphone app source for perfect American English grammar (2011-2019).

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  Direct Dental Administrators, LLC

  Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

  Chief of Operations & Finance

  My role as chief financial officer gave me the opportunity to advise and act to ensure the success and growth of Direct Dental and Marin Benefits by promoting sound financial decision making. As head of operations, my purview included finance and accounting, human resources, facility and risk management, corporate services, logistics, and whatever nobody else could figure out. As a member of the executive management team, I participated in the company's finances, operations, corporate policies, and its relationship with lending institutions and external auditors. Show less

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  Walmart eCommerce

  Dec 2014 - now

  Senior Copy Editor

  The go-to Guru for Walmart.com's content and vendor advertising teams, I ensure that articles, blog posts, on-site advertising, and ancillary materials are error-free, grammatically flawless, and align with Walmart’s voice, tone, and style.• I led the charge to begin using gender-free language throughout eCommerce, and continue the push to rid our language of gender stereotypes.• Review all content in both development and final stages for clarity, flow, and adherence to brand and naming guidelines• Actively participate in QA phases of projects to ensure all final copy has been correctly implemented online• In close collaboration with in-house and third-party copywriters, producers, and content managers, ensure accuracy of all copyI also maintain the in-house Style Guide and am the final arbiter when adjustments are needed to take into account shifts in the language and specific Walmart.com usage; the best part of knowing the rules is knowing when, how, and how far to bend them to get exactly the right shade and nuance of meaning. While I insist on perfection, I'm always willing to listen to a good argument and concede graciously when appropriate. Show less