Medical Support
Resume:
Lesley Wood
*** ********* **., ******** *******, GA
30002
*******@*****.***
Professional summary
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Experienced copy editor and scientific writer and editor with over 15 years
experience in the writing and editorial field. My experience is in the
fields of cardiovascular medicine and oncology. I have experience writing
for both a professional audience in peer reviewed medical journals as well
as a lay audience. My writing has included scholarly and scientific
articles, web-based articles, newsletters, and brochures. I have experience
working with a wide array people across different fields.
Core Qualifications
Excellent written skills
Excellent verbal skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Experience as team liaison
Team Player
Quick learner
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience
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Copy editor/writer
American Cancer Society November 2004-May 2012
Responsible for copy editing of both medical and non-medical content for
constituents. 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.
Senior Editor
St. Joseph's Hospital January 2002-October 2004
Responsible for the review 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.
Scientific Editor/Network Systems Support I September 1999-
December 2001
Emory University
Responsible for editing and copy editing of research papers for journal
submission and publication. 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.
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, (all but thesis)
University of Georgia, Athens, GA September 1990-June 1994
BA, English
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