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May 2001 - Present. Freelance Editor, Indexer, Writer.
Edit and critique books and newsletters, fiction and nonfiction. Write articles as assigned for various publications. Index various books. Prepare pieces to be sent off for publication. Send query letters to publishers.

September 2004 - September 2007. Assistant Editor.
Copyedit, proof, and layout monthly magazine and e-newsletter. Edit and update house style guide. Write articles for magazine and e-newsletter. Create headlines and teasers. Index articles from magazine.

September 2002 - September 2004. Program Assistant.
Assist attorneys in research and editing of manuscripts, publications, and presentations. Compile binders for trainings, send to the publisher, and proof dummy.

The George Washington University - Master of Professional Studies Degree in Publishing (2007)

EEI Communications - Master Certification in Professional Editing (2004)

University of Virginia - Certification in Book Publishing, Certification in Editing (2003)

Messiah College - Bachelor’s Degree in English (2001)

Attended the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Sewannee Writers’ Conference, Duke University Writers’ Workshop

Proficient in Chicago Manual of Style 15th Edition; familiar with AP and APA

Proficient in MS Office, MagnetMail; familiar with LexisNexis, Ventura, InDesign, PageMaker, and QuarkXPress

Professional Affiliations
Editorial Freelancers Association 2005 - present