Quality Control Assistant

Monica Dyer

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** ******* *****, **** *

City: Los Angeles

State: CA

Zip: 90016

Country: USA

Phone: 323-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $65,000

Willing to Relocate

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Monica Dyer

Los Angeles, CA 90016

t: 310-***-**** e: **********@*****.***

www.linkedin.com/in/modyer

SUMMARY

Experienced Writer and Editor with extensive background in producing error-free communications using AP style; areas of focus include newsletters, annual reports, presentations, web- and print-based content and advertising/marketing materials. Other strengths include ability to condense complex information into digestible language, identifying and streamlining internal processes and delivering clear and on-time effective written material to target audiences.

EXPERIENCE

Cetera Financial Group, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

2012 - Present

Writer/Editor/Proofreader

Edit, write and proofread marketing and advertising collateral and communications as part of company rebrand of four major

broker-dealers.

* Review, edit and draft print and digital content-including white papers, brochures, recruitment materials, corporate

communications and signage.

* Proofread all copy for grammar, clarity, consistency and tone; ensure all content is appropriately routed through formal department review and approval process to ensure accuracy, maintain editorial style and quality control.

* Fact-check and research as needed; work closely with compliance, production and traffic team to ensure projects are produced and delivered by deadline.

Transamerica Insurance & Investment Group

Los Angeles, CA

2001 - 2011

Senior Writer

Researched, wrote and edited compliance bulletins on industry-related legislation and company policies and procedures for 100,000

general agents, producers and distributors, domestically and internationally. Drafted, edited and disseminated routine and high level

communications for support- and senior-level staff.

* Produced weekly marketing and operational newsletter; increased readership of field messages by 10% after consolidating individual communications into once-a-week publication.

* Reduced paper costs and streamlined distribution processes by eliminating printed versions of all compliance bulletins.

* Co-developed revised employee reward and recognition program with new criteria, activities and awards to facilitate employee involvement and improve morale and overall performance.

Crystal Stairs, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

2000 - 2001

Grantwriter

Co-managed grants research for the child care development agency and identified federal, state, foundational and corporate funding

sources. Reviewed and edited agency communications and assisted department director and public relations specialist with communication

strategies.

* Wrote grant proposals, resulting in over $150,000 in state and local funding for organization.

* Spearheaded all editorial aspects of annual report, including writing, editing, research and general layout; publication was produced on time and within budget.

* Served as key contributor in drafting and proofreading/editing collateral material for special events, including yearly professional child care development conference and fundraisers.

American Visions Magazine

Washington, DC

1997 - 1998

Assistant Editor

Wrote and edited articles for both print and online versions of publication. Fact-checked, proofread and managed editorial research for

magazine and travel supplements; conducted photo research and acquisitions. Coordinated processes for contract agreements, manuscript

submissions and writer payments.

Gannett Company

Arlington, VA

Researcher/News Assistant

USA WEEKEND and USA TODAY

EDUCATION

B.A., Print Journalism, Howard University, Washington, DC

CERTIFICATIONS

Grantwriting Training, The Grantsmanship Center

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Toastmasters International, Culver City Chapter

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

The Society of Professional Journalists

Big Brothers Big Sisters

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