Project Manager Medical
Resume:
Lesley Wood
*** ********* **., ******** *******, GA
30002
*******@*****.***
Professional summary
Experienced proofreader, copy editor, and scientific editor with over 15
years experience in the proofreading and editorial fields. My experience is
in the fields of cardiology and oncology, in the academic, non-profit, and
marketing arenas. I have experience proofreading and managing medical and
technical writing for both a professional audience in peer reviewed medical
journals, as well as a lay audience. My writing and proofreading experience
has included Web-based content, newsletters, booklets, brochures, and
books. I have experience working with a wide array people across different
fields.
Core Qualifications
Excellent proofreading, editing, and scientific writing skills
Project management experience
Web content management
Document tracking
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in all web browsers
Experience as team liaison
Team Player
Quick learner
Experience with HTML
Experience
Editor/Proofreader July 2012-current
Contract editing work for Web content, booklets, and brochures.
Editor/Proofreader
American Cancer Society November 2004-May 2012
Responsible for the proofreading, copy editing, and writing of both medical
and non-medical content for constituents. Responsible for proofreading,
managing, and tracking all Web site content. Also contributed original
articles for Society newsletters. Checked for and ensured grammatical
correctness, consistency, and usage in all documents. Reviewed documents
for readability and, while working with medical editors, modified when
necessary. Responsible for uploading all content to servers for both
internal and external publication.
Responsible for content management through the system application.
Coordinated reviews with medical editors and tracked and managed content
reviews of all Web content. Also project manager for the implementation of
a new software content tracking and housing application.
Proofeader/Editor
St. Joseph's Hospital January 2002-October 2004
Responsible for the proofreading and editing of journal articles submitted
for publication in cardiovascular peer reviewed journals. Worked with
various researchers and doctors in different departments and at different
institutions to generate publications.
Also maintained departmental web site.
Editor/Network Systems Support I September 1999-December 2001
Emory University/Cardiology
Responsible for the proofreading and copy editing of research papers for
medical journal submission and publication. Created and maintained
departmental web site (Emory Center for Outcomes Research). Also functioned
as the network support person for the Emory Center for Outcomes Research
department. Offered help desk support as needed to users and functioned as
departmental liaison to the University's IT department.
Copy Editor August 1997- July 1999
Kerr White Health Services Institute
Responsible for the proofreading and copy editing of research papers for
medical journal submission and publication.
English Teacher (grades 6-8) September 1994-May 1995
Gatewood School
Taught English grammar and literature to middle school students. Helped
create literature curriculum.
Education
University of Georgia, Athens, GA September 1995-June 1997
MA, (ABT)
University of Georgia, Athens, GA September 1990-June 1994
BA, English
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