Ryan Dunlop

Experience

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  The University of British Columbia

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Teaching Assistant

  I tutored 2–3 groups of 25–35 students per semester.I was responsible for:- leading discussion- assigning readings and discussion topics before tutoring sessions- overseeing lectures- suggesting directions for essay topics- holding weekly office hours; grading essays, tests, and assignments- communicating progress with supervisors (professors) via email and in person- attending meetings every two weeks- photocopying daily materials for class- promptly responding to students' questions via email Show less

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  Ryerson University

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Student

  I learned the publishing industry basics, copy editing, proofreading, indexing, and digital production (ebooks, HTML, HTML 5, and CSS) to augment my Master's degree in English and Critical Studies.

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  Centre for Inquiry Canada

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Volunteer
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  Editors' Association of Canada / Association canadienne des réviseurs

  Jan 2014 - now

  Freelance Editor

  I volunteer at EAC as - a vendor fair coordinator- a volunteer development coordinator- a volunteer rewards program coordinatorI am also a member of EAC as a freelance editor who primarily edits blogs, essays, theses, dissertations, academic writing, literature, and nonfiction.As a freelance editor, I am responsible for:- fact-checking- copy editing for correct grammar, correct and consistent spelling, and consistency among tables and charts- improving the argument, format, and style of writing- maintaining the author's voice and harmonizing their tone with their audience- proofreading for consistency - drafting an index (if negotiated)- working in tandem with the author to develop the best work we can- meeting deadlines- negotiating fees and contracts with authors- maintaining positive relationships with authors and managing editors- educating authors about the publishing process- connecting authors with other experts in publishing Show less

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  Editor's Association of Canada

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

  Vendor Fair Coordinator for the National Conference

  My responsibilities included:- working independently to find and contact vendors- working as a team with fellow vendor fair coordinator- working as a team with the location coordinator, volunteer coordinator, financial coordinator, and co-chairs- using Dropbox to share and organize documents- creating a list of vendors with their relevant information- attending weekly concalls- contacting social media coordinators- contacting potential vendors- recruiting publishers- helping to recruit volunteers for the vendor fair- writing and editing website content- writing and editing eBlast content- responding to vendors' questions via email- keeping my supervisors (co-chairs and volunteer coordinator) apprised- accommodating vendors' needs- organizing a floor plan- assigning volunteers to vendors- drafting, sending, and ensuring the return of contracts- collecting fees/commissions- ensuring the set up and success of vendors during breaks between sessions Show less

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  Palgrave Macmillan

  Jun 2014 - now

  Title: Hegel and the English Romantic TraditionAuthor: Wayne George DeakinGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; Phenomenology; English and German LiteratureTitle: The Ethics of Detachment in Santayana's PhilosophyAuthor: Michael BrodrickGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; Religious StudiesTitle: Wittgenstein and Meaning in LifeAuthor: Reza HosseiniGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; Religious StudiesResponsibilities:Please refer to other work information with Palgrave Macmillan Show less Title: Ageing, Popular Culture and Contemporary FeminismAuthors: Imelda Whelehan and Joel GwynneGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; Literary CriticismTitle: Independence of the Scottish MindAuthor: Gerry HassanGenres: Nonfiction; Political PhilosophyTitle: Animal Politics and Political AnimalsAuthors: Marcel Wissenburg and David SchlosbergGenres: Nonfiction; Political PhilosophyTitle: Phenomenology of the Embodied OrganizationAuthor: Wendelin KüpersGenres: Nonfiction; PhilosophyTitle: Foucault and the History of Our PresentAuthors: Sophie Fuggle, Yari Lanci, and Martina TazzioliGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; History; Literary CriticismTitle: Leibniz, Husserl, and the BrainAuthor: Norman SierokaGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; Neuroscience; Religious StudiesTitle: Luck: Its Nature and Significance for Human Knowledge and AgencyAuthor: E.J. CoffmanGenre: Nonfiction; Philosophy; EpistemologyTitle: The Rise of Multinationals from Emerging EconomiesAuthors: Palitha Konara, Yoo Jung Ha, Frank McDonald, and Yingqi WeiGenres: Nonfiction; Business; History; Business ResearchTitle: The Epistemic Significance of DisagreementAuthor: Jonathan MathesonGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; EpistemologyTitle: From Aristotle's Teleology to Darwin's GenealogyAuthor: Marco SolinasGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; History; Philosophy of ScienceTitle: Existentialism and Romantic LoveAuthor: Skye ClearyGenres: Nonfiction; Philosophy; PhenomenologyResponsibilities:- copy editing academic monographs and manuscripts- maintaining UK Style according to New Hart's Rules (as in New Oxford Style Guide)- or maintaining US or UK spelling with various selections and changes in style sheet choices- compiling a style sheet- diplomatically querying authors and project editors about style sheet choices- fact-checking- editing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation- editing for consistency in style throughout the manuscript Show less

  • Professional Editor

    May 2014 - now

  • Freelance Editor

    Jun 2014 - now

  • Freelance Editor

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
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  Proof-Reading-Service.com

  Feb 2015 - Jul 2015

  Freelance Editor

  Responsibilities:- copy editing academic monographs for journal articles- adapting to APA, Chicago, MLA, New Hart's Rules, and various other journal publishing styles- maintaining US or UK spelling with various selections and changes in style sheet choices- receiving and finishing projects within 24–36 hours (depending on the project)- diplomatically querying authors and project editors about style sheet choices- fact-checking- maintaining consistent format for references/bibliography- editing for grammar, spelling, and punctuation- editing for consistency in style throughout the monograph Show less