Experience

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  Vista magazine

  Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

  Editorial intern

  – Conducted interviews, attended journalistic events, and wrote articles for publication about cultural events in the Tuscan region– Formatted event calendars and text layouts

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  Rhetoric and writing studies department, san diego state university

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2010

  Instructional student

  – Graded assignments; organized meetings with students to review assignments– Instructed the students on the tools necessary for writing well– Regularly met with professor to discuss students’ progress

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  San diego state university study abroad center

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  Alumni assistant

  – Presented informational sessions in classrooms and organized meetings to promote the CSU International Programs– Filed applications and met with students interested in the CSU International Programs – Interviewed prospective CSU IP students and wrote responses for the program coordinator to review

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  California state university, chancellor's office

  Sept 2009 - May 2010

  Student representative on academic council on international programs (acip)

  – One of four students chosen to represent the students’ perspective on the Education Abroad Board about the international programs– Member of the Faculty Resident committee to select the Resident Directors for the following academic year– Reviewed applications and conducted interviews with prospective Resident Directors to determine their qualifications for the position

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  San diego state university press

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2011

  Assistant editorial associate

  – Promoted from Intern to Assistant Editorial Associate– Composed manuscript reviews, press releases, and media kits for academic textsand contracts– Wrote blog entries and maintained blog and social media marketing schedule– Researched text distribution and sales contacts– Promoted SDSU Press texts at local literary events– Performed standard clerical duties, including but not limited to: payments, shipments, mailing, and contracts

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  Pacific review

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2011

  Editor-in-chief

  – Promoted from Managing Editor (February 2010-September 2011) to Editor-in-Chief– Reviewed submitted content with editorial staff– Copyedited according to the house style, organized, and managed content for the 2011 issue, REVOLT!– Coordinated with San Diego State University Press director and administered an editorial staff of six– Researched journal distribution and sales contacts– Developed journal design– Regularly communicated with contributors through email and phone– Copyedited manuscript and proofread final proof before printing Show less

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  Pier 1 imports

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Sales associate

  – Sales Associate of the Quarter—Quarter 3, Fiscal Year 2012– Provided a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for customers– Attended to customers’ needs and concerns– Stocked shelves and organized merchandise– Cashiered and processed furniture orders

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  Socal lowcal

  Aug 2010 - Jan 2011

  Social media and marketing intern

  – Wrote weekly blog articles and maintained social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter)– Collected quantitative and qualitative feedback from customers by creating surveys and administering focus groups– Researched media contacts and reached out to potential clients– Performed market, product, and competitor research

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  Grossmont union high school district

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2011

  Avid tutor

  – Facilitated tutoring sessions following the AVID principles at Valhalla High School– Assisted students with class projects and assignments pertaining to English, History, and Government– Evaluated student binders, notes, and classroom logs– Communicated regularly with the AVID coordinator/teacher regarding students' progress in tutor sessions

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  Poetry international

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Contributing editor and assistant designer

  – Promoted from Editorial Assistant– Copyedited and proofread mother file– Assisted Designer with text layout and formatting using Adobe InDesign– Acted as liaison between Poetry International and printer– Assisted Editor with research and fact-checking– Communicated with contributors– Recorded project progress and contributor contact information in database– Wrote blog articles– Designed chapbooks for poet-friends of PI

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  Law offices of james p. mcgowan, jr.

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2013

  Part-time legal assistant

  – Processed trust forms and accompanying paperwork– Entered trust information into database– Prepared client files for Chase Bank– Corresponded with Chase Bank Trust Associates to complete client files– Handled payroll

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  Bridgepoint education

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2013

  Editorial assistant

  – Promoted from Intern– Composed sales manual pages for Sales team– Followed up on adoption survey requests sent to authors and professors– Analyzed usage and sales reports– Coordinated and managed review boards – Analyzed reviewer feedback and composed review analyses– Reviewed book proposals and author submissions– Coordinated and directed weekly intern meetings– Maintained project spreadsheets and databases– Prepared manuscripts for production– Served as primary contact for reviewers, production editors, and outside vendors– Performed market and product research and benchmarking– Aided Assistant Editor and Development Editor with schedule management, including development projects, production work, faculty reviewers, and independent contractors Show less

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  Lindseyedits

  Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

  Owner/freelance editor

  Provided editorial services including but not limited to:– Copyediting/line editing– Proofreading– Fact-checking/research– Review boards– Formatting– Photo/video researchClients included the following:– e3 Productions, Inc.– Bridgepoint Education– Cha Designs

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  Dudek

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2018

  – Promoted from Publications Specialist– Provided technical editing, writing/rewriting, and document management support for technical and Marketing documents, including reviewing documents to resolve errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, logic, references, and clarity of figures and tables, and checking for readable text, clear sentences, and consistent style– Provided editorial guidance as necessary to authors and reviewers– Ensured that document requirements were met– Worked closely with other Publications team members, and helped coordinate the work of other support staff to ensure that technical publications projects were completed according to established requirements and on schedule– Acted as editorial reviewer of large documentation projects; duties included attending project meetings, managing document milestone schedules, and coordinating reviews and comment resolution– Created project-specific style guidelines, as appropriate, and ensured conformance with existing project style guidelines when available– Independently investigated and provided editorial solutions to document content, document management, and information management issues Show less

  • Editorial Lead

    Jul 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Technical Editor

    Oct 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Publications Specialist

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2014
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  Harris & associates

  Oct 2018 - now

  – Promoted from Technical Editor.– Acts as primary contact for Publications Services and manages/coordinates team workload. – Oversees the creation of high-quality technical publications that showcase the firm's expertise and capabilities.– Creates content that demonstrates thought leadership and positions the firm as an industry expert.– Provides editorial guidance, training, and mentoring to improve technical writing skills across the organization.– Develops processes for capturing and disseminating knowledge and best practices across the organization.– Develops and implements technical publications standards, style guide, and best practices, including extensive Publications Services knowledge base on intranet.– Implements quality control procedures for technical publications to ensure publications meet client and industry standards and regulatory requirements.– Optimizes publication workflows and processes for efficiency, including implementing and managing document control systems and tools, including developing a ticketing form for Publications Services requests to streamline workload planning/scheduling.– Coordinates with other departments and external vendors as needed.– Member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Team.– Member of the Innovation and Technology Committee to develop a company-wide AI program; presents AI training/info sessions.– Writes intranet and website blog posts on technology and document accessibility/inclusivity.– Writes/reviews business cases and team forecasting.See additional duties and skills listed under Technical Editor. Show less – Edits (content and overall format/structure) and formats technical documents to meet house, project, and/or client editorial style and brand guidelines and standards.– Collaborates with project managers/technical teams to establish document requirements and editorial scope of work and regularly communicates with project managers/teams on deadlines, progress, and issues. – Manages multiple projects simultaneously. – Develops project- and client-specific document templates and editorial style guides. – Builds and maintains strong working relationships with project team members and clients. Show less

  • Publications Services Manager

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Technical Editor

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2024