Overview
I have over four years' experience copyediting with clients such as Cambridge University Press, Taylor & Francis and Oxford University Press. I am well acquainted with Chicago-style editing as well as editing in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat. Previously, I worked in Sales with Oxford University Press and Macmillan and as a consultant in the nonprofit sector. In addition, I have several years' experience researching, editing and writing for a broad spectrum of projects. My many years of professional development have taught me to be vigilant with deadlines and budgets as well as thoughtful and clear in my communication.
I'm pretty straight forward when it comes to projects and like to get things done as efficiently as possible. I prefer as much communication as needed up front to make sure we we are on the same page (book pun!). For larger projects, I can provide a style sheet as needed and I will send you a few edited chapters before continuing with a book to ensure you are in agreement with my editing in general. My editing style is usually as light as possible and my aim is to preserve your voice and intention. I'll look forward to reading your work soon!
Services
Non-Fiction
Languages
Work experience
self-empolyed
Copyedit volumes for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press and Taylor & Francis in the humanities and social sciences, in both UK and US styles.
Fluent in the Chicago Manual of Style.
Freelancer
Conducted strategy assessments and data analysis working with multinational, women’s-rights-based nonprofits (e.g., Oxfam), UN agencies (e.g., UNDP) and foundations (e.g., Oak Foundation) using blended qualitative and quantitative methods.
Outlined program outcomes, impact, lessons learned, challenges and opportunities.
Participated in grant writing resulting in a $1.5 million grant for International Centre for Ethnic Studies in Colombo, Sri Lanka and semifinalist standing for an Echoing Green Fellowship of over $100,000 for the woman-owned software start-up, ImpactMapper.
Macmillan Publishers
Managed the $13 million cooperative advertising budget for the trade sales division.
Ensured proper handling of cooperative advertising agreements and payments.
Prepared for annual audits, working with accounting and legal departments.
Oxford University Press
Managed the administrative tasks for seasonal sales conference meetings.
Assisted Sales Director and Vice President during a departmental reorganization.
Researched and wrote best-practice documents and trained sales and marketing staff on new procedures.
Performed regular sales analysis.
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