EXPERIENCE

adidas–Remote Freelance Writer, AI Editor and Proofreader–July 2022–ongoing

Writing website copy and editing and proofreading website copy by writers and AI, including product names and descriptions as well as general category descriptions, ensuring grammatical accuracy, fact-checking, consistency across product lines with attention to brand-specific voice and brand and professional athlete partnership requirements. Critical factors include research on adidas and third party websites and adherence to brand and AP Style Guides. Reliably and consistently completing high-volume batches with tight deadlines. Collaboration with product managers, writers, and proofreaders to maintain brand consistency. 

cabi Clothing–Remote Freelance Editor/Proofreader–November 2020–ongoing

Editing and proofreading consumer-facing marketing materials including magazines, catalogs, and hang tags. Ensuring graphics and photos meet specific brand style requirements and consistent use of brand-specific voice. Detailed fact-checking against company spreadsheets to ensure accurate product specifics and pricing.

Horizon Honors Schools–Teachers’ Assistant/Communications Lead–July 2018-present

Lead 1st-6th grade communications team in writing, editing and proofreading all school materials, including confidential and sensitive information. Productive and adaptive multitasking in evolving, unpredictable conditions. Increased annual graduation rate of Tier 2 Intervention students.

Well Minded Pets–Small Business Founder and Owner–2005-2018

Owner and operator of successful professional pet sitting business and monetized pet health and wellness blog with weekly posts. Managed all vital objectives including business and website development, social media marketing, hiring and training employees, payroll, customer relations, community outreach and events (founding partner of Maricopa Mutt March) and, of course, secure and loving pet care. Member of Pet Sitters International and BlogPaws.

Square Roots Preschool–Marketing and Development Consultant–2013-2018

Created, executed and managed marketing plan for new home-based preschool. Developed, wrote, and edited all marketing materials and contracts.

JDA, Inc.–Account Manager/Copywriter/Proofreader–1999-2005

Managed and scheduled projects and edited and proofread for fast-paced graphic design firm. Clients included Activision, Avery Dennison Office Products, Canon U.S.A., Inc., Kenwood USA Corporation, Pioneer Electronics U.S.A., SiriusXM Radio, Inc., Panasonic, Koda Farms, Inc., Robeks Juice, Los Angeles Cardiology Associates, Memorial Medical Center Foundation, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Philharmonic Society of Orange County and Port of Long Beach.

EDUCATION 

California State University, Long Beach, CA – 1999 

B.A., Communications (with honors)

Certified member of the International Association of Professional Writers and Editors.

KEY SKILLS

Writing

Editing

Proofreading

AI Editing

SEO

Organization

Multitasking

Prioritization

Customer Service

Research

AP Stylebook

Chicago Manual of Style

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication