Overview
I’m Jeff DeMarco, a professionally trained editor with a decade of experience in various facets of the craft, and I hold a Master of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing. I am the owner of DeMarco Writing and Editing, LLC, founder of WolfPackAuthors nonprofit, and an author. My personal publications include several titles in fiction, as well as professional, military, and industrial nonfiction and technical writing. I feel fortunate to be in a position now where I can help other authors achieve their writing goals, and rest assured, my job isn’t done until you’re happy with your manuscript.
Given my background as a military veteran, intimately familiar with operational planning and execution, and an author in the genres: military fiction, science fiction, espionage, political, and post-apocalyptic fiction, I specialize in genre fiction and do my utmost to lend unparalleled authenticity to your vision, beyond that of a typical editor. That said, I’ve edited numerous projects outside of my specialty, including (but not limited to): fantasy, crime, horror, literary fiction, historical fiction, young adult, mid-grade, romance, legal, and non-fiction, with great success.
I look forward to working with you and making your manuscript shine!
Services
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Distinguished Graduate - MA English
Certifications
- B.A. Wayne State University
- Six Sigma University of Michigan
- M.A. English and creative writing - Southern New Hampshire University
Work experience
Self-employed
• Provides literary services, utilizing industry-standard proofreading, developmental, line, and copy editing techniques, and software including: MS Word/ Office, Google Docs, Scrivener, ProWritingAid, Grammarly, and Hemingway Editor, resulting in ongoing client satisfaction.
• Performs technical writing and editing, including standard operating procedures, compliance documentation, safety, continuous improvement, ensuring the success and governmental compliance of client organizations.
• Proficient with multiple style guides, including: Chicago (CMoS), AP, APA, and military (AR 25-50).
• Founded WolfPackAuthors 501(c)(3) nonprofit association, collaborating with 30 authors to produce charity anthologies, the proceeds of which were donated to support Australian brushfire relief and animal sanctuaries.
Dairy Farmers of America
• Produced, edited, and conducted classroom training on Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures, SAP operating procedures, and qualified operator Standard Operating Procedures, allowing the organization to achieve Safe Quality Foods certification – level 3.
• Implemented peer to peer safety observation program and area safety assessment in order to proactively address at risk behaviors and conditions, resulting in zero lost time incidents for the facility.
• Served as continuous improvement coordinator, applying Six Sigma methodology, direct responsibility for $116,985 in cost savings and coordination for $285,004 in cost savings.
• Performed duties as interim Quality Assurance Manager during key leader transition, resulting in maintenance of first-pass quality for the facility.
Quality Assurance
• Produced and edited operator level standard operating procedure and continuity book in order to increase quality and efficiency of production techniques across the department.
• Recognized as a leader and team player by peers, routinely provides direction and training to operators in order to complete and improve manufacturing process, resulting in improved quality procedures and decreased processing times.
US Army
• Designed, edited, and conducted classroom and hands-on training for Battle Command System operation, and small arms/ crew served weapons primary marksmanship instruction, ensuring continuity of operations.
• A strategic communications expert, provided training on multiple mission command systems to subordinates, peers and higher headquarters, across multiple countries, resulting in selection to a lead operations position over five higher ranking officers within a field artillery brigade. Solely prepared briefs to General Officers.
• Developed, implemented, and trained staff on Brigade level current operations deployment and garrison Standard Operating Procedure, integrating Battle Command Systems, staff reporting, and battle drills across all war-fighting functions, resulting in the mission readiness of the operations cell.
• Merged operational and budgetary constraints, creating the Brigade FY 14 Budget Analysis and Spend plan, enabling the unit to maintain readiness during congressional budget cuts.
• Experience with Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS)
Portfolio
