Content Real Estate
Resume:
Gina Melissa Fusco
Woodbridge, Ontario
L4L 6S5
****.*****@******.***
To whom it may concern:
I am a highly motivated and articulate editor interested in applying for the position of Proofreader with
your organization. I am currently seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity where I can utilize the
valuable skills and knowledge that I have acquired throughout my academic and employment career.
My work experience and education have enabled me to develop strong writing, editing and
communication skills, each of which I deem to be an asset to any employer. Structured, amiable,
organized and dedicated, I work well both independently and in a team setting. Furthermore, the ability
to multi task and meet challenging deadlines are features that will allow me to adapt to any professional
working environment.
My resume detailing my background is accompanied for your review. I look forward to speaking with you
to further discuss my suitability for the position of Proofreader. I can be contacted, at your convenience,
by telephone at 416-***-****, or by e mail at ****.*****@******.***.
Sincerely,
Gina Melissa Fusco
Gina Melissa Fusco
55 Triton Avenue
Woodbridge, Ontario
L4L 6S5
****.*****@******.***
SKILLS AND
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Well organized and proficient attention to detail
• Energetic and work well in a fast paced environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete them effectively and professionally
• Excellent writing, editing and communication skills
• Team player with the ability to take a leading role
• Proficiency with various computer programs including Microsoft Office,
Excel, Windows 2000, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Quark Express,
PhotoShop, InDesign, InCopy and Dreamweaver
• Familiarity with various style manuals including the Canadian Press Style
Manual, the Chicago Manual of Style, the MLA Style Manual and Guide to
Scholarly Publishing and the AP Stylebook
EDUCATION:
May/07 to present Ryerson University
Toronto, Ontario
Certificate in Publishing (in progress)
Courses Completed: Copy Editing for Journals, Books and Magazines;
Substantive Editing; Editing Fiction
Sept/01 to July/06 York University
Toronto, Ontario
Honours BA in English
Courses Completed: Substantive Editing; Prose; Periodical Writing; Writing
History; Print Culture and the History of the Book; History of the English
Language; Satire
EMPLOYMENT
HISTORY:
Mar/09 to present Canadian Corporate Counsel Association – CCCA Magazine
Ottawa, Ontario
Deals and Developments Editor – freelance (quarterly)
• Liaising with national law firms regarding corporate finance and litigation
Responsibilities:
submissions to appear in the column
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• Compiling, writing, substantive editing, fact checking, copy editing and
proofreading at various stages of the editorial/production process
Jan/09 to present Thomson Reuters
Toronto, Ontario
Project Editor – freelance
• Compiling, organizing, editing, proofreading content for Lexpert® Special
Responsibilities:
Law Inserts Appearing in The Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine
(“ROB Insert”), Lexpert® Special Edition on Restructuring Appearing in
Canadian Business and Profit magazines and Lexpert® Guide to the Leading
US/Canada Cross Border Litigation/Corporate Lawyers in Canada (“US Cross
Border Guide”)
• Liaising with law national firms regarding editorial content, deadlines, ads
and general inquiries; assigning stories to freelance writers
• Copy editing and proofreading magazine content and proofs; substantive
editing of feature articles; helping ensure the production process is
completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Various production duties including preflighting of PDF ads, creating and
sending proofs as required, etc.
• Building and maintaining the currency and value of online access to the
ROB Insert and US Cross Border Guide portions of the website
Mar/06 to Jan/09 Thomson Reuters
Toronto, Ontario
Associate Editor – Lexpert® magazine
• Compiling, organizing, writing, editing and fact checking all submissions for
Responsibilities:
“Big Deals,” “Big Suits,” “Big Real Estate,” “People on the Move” and other
similar sections to meet readership needs, ensuring timeliness, accuracy and
a high standard of editorial content
• Compiling, organizing and editing content for Lexpert® Special Law Inserts
Appearing in The Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine and Lexpert®
Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross Border Litigation/Corporate Lawyers in
Canada
• Liaising with national law firms regarding editorial content, deadlines, ads
and general inquiries
• Copy editing magazine content and proofs; helping ensure the production
process is completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Reviewing and copy editing other Lexpert® products, including directories,
guides, conference brochures, media kits and ads
• Building and maintaining the currency and value of online access to the “Big
Deals,” ROB Insert and US Cross Border Guide portions of the website
• Building contacts and relationships with key sources, including the art and
production, copy editing and editorial teams, as well as major law firms, to
produce quality content for all products
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Mar/07 to present FirstEditing
Florida, USA
Freelance Editor
• Substantive editing, copyediting, proofreading and fact checking of various
Responsibilities:
materials including fiction and non fiction manuscripts, journal/magazine
articles, business/marketing materials, brochures, textbooks, manuals, websites,
dissertations, etc.
• Reading, creative writing, sports, travel, music
INTERESTS:
VOLUNTEER WORK:
Aug/08 to present Scrum magazine
Toronto, Ontario
Associate Editor
• Editing and fact checking columns and feature stories
Responsibilities:
• Copy editing hard copy and digital proofs
• Writing feature stories as required
References Available Upon Request
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