Gregory M. Flanders

206-***-****

ablrav@r.postjobfree.com

Writing-Line Editing-Copyediting

Editorial Qualifications

Onscreen editing: Proficient in Microsoft Word (Including editorial

functions, i.e. Track Changes), Microsoft Excel; familiar

with PageMaker

Hard-copy editing: Proficient in using editing and proofreading marks

Dictionaries: Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition

American Heritage

Specialized references: Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition,

Associated Press Stylebook, 2004 edition

Editorial training: UW Extension Editing Certificate, 2008

Editorial Work History

2008-Current: Owner, Captain Actually Enterprises; Provide freelance

proofreading and copyediting services in diverse fields, from scholarly

academic writing to role-playing games materials.

February 2006- May 2010: Accounts Receivable Team Lead for Jones Soda Co.,

Seattle, WA: Primarily a finance position, but helped review marketing

materials. Demonstrated flexibility through four corporate reorganizations.

2004-2005: Contributing Writer, Decode Magazine, Detroit, MI (Telecommute):

Developed and created content for online pop culture and lifestyle

magazine's web site.

2001-2004: Teacher, Middle School English and Social Studies, Milken Middle

School, Los Angeles, CA: Edited student creative writing publication.

1997-1998, AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteer, Cooperative Resource Center,

Atlanta, Georgia: Edited, published and distributed institutional

newsletter for nonprofit organization.

Other Experience

2000-2001, 2004-2005: Substitute Teacher, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified

School District, Santa Monica, CA, Osseo School District, Osseo, MN.

Education

9/2007-6/2008 UW Extension, Seattle, WA, Certification in Editing, 2008.

8/1998-6/2000 Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, Master of Education, 2000

8/1992-5/1996 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, Bachelor of Arts,

1996

Interests

History, Education, Grammar, Science, Travel, Popular Culture, Gaming

References

Barb Polizzo, former supervisor at Jones Soda: 206-***-****

Rachael Eaton, former supervisor at Jones Soda: 206-***-****

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