Skills Summary
- Editorial skills: Writing, Proofreading, Copyediting, Editing
- Style: Chicago, AP
- Areas of Expertise: Adoption, Parenting, Fiction, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Short Fiction, Novels, Creative Non-fiction, Web Design, Computers, Business
- Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, Dreamweaver, WordPress
- Languages: HTML, CSS
Experience
Kimberly Creative Services / www.kimberlycreative.com / 1998 – Present
Freelance Copyeditor and Proofreader
Clients include BAEN Books (since 1998) and Hachette Book Group (since 2006).
Flash Me Magazine / www.wingedhalo.com / 2005 – 2006
Editor
Assisted in selection of short fiction for publication in quarterly on-line magazine, providing brief constructive feedback to the authors when possible. Assisted in the editing of short fiction for publication.
The Wall / Mission Viejo, California / 2005
Senior Editor
Selected and edited short fiction, assisted in selection and editing of other content, and assisted publisher indecision-making process at student literary magazine.
Internet Review of Science Fiction / www.irosf.com / 2004
Copy Editor
Assisted with copy editing articles for publication in monthly on-line magazine.
James Publishing / Santa Ana, California / 1996 – 2001
Editor
Managed multiple books and newsletters from manuscript submission to publication, including scheduling and coordinating deadlines with authors, editing and preparing manuscripts for production, and creation of electronic ancillary products.
Additional Professional Experience
Community Coordinated Child Care / Madison, Wisconsin / 2007 – 2011
Administrative Assistant
Responsible for selecting topics and writing articles for quarterly newsletter in addition to various administrative duties.
Strategic Asset Services / Rancho Santa Margarita, California / 2002 – 2004
Administrative Assistant
Reviewed inspection reports to meet quality control standards. Communicated with employees in the field concerning critical deadlines and quality control issues. Trained and provided technical support to new employees in quality control standards. Organized and maintained on-line technical support guidelines for employees in the field. Provided administrative and technical support to President and Vice President as needed.
Martin Potts & Associates / Newport Beach, California / 2001 – 2002
Administrative Assistant
Prepared and edited all correspondence to clients and tenants, exhibits for presentation, weekly meeting minutes and agendas, monthly invoicing, proposals, and other documents as necessary, from template documents, dictation, or notes. Provided administrative support to President as needed.
