Experienced Copy Editor, Proofreader, and Author
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Chicago, IL 60645
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http://www.linkedin.com/in/ronicadavis
Ronica L. Davis
Profile
10+ years of writing, editorial, proofreading, and production experience
10+ years in administrative work, including filing, record keeping, data entry, and office management
10+ years experience in scheduling and project management
10+ years experience with html programming
Proficient in all forms of proofreading and copy editing
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts, March 1998
Applied Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Adobe Acrobat, InCopy, and InDesign
Lotus Notes
Typing—70 WPM
Mac OS, Windows, and Linux Ubuntu
Sharepoint, ProofHQ, ProofHub, Workfront, Basecamp, Slack, Discord
Reporting and project status
Track Changes, XML
Filing and date archiving
Tracking and logging
Travel arrangements and expense reports
Appointments and meeting scheduling/coordination
Team management
Delegation and prioritization
Client relationships and communications
Experience
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Room to Breathe
Communications Professional (2018–present)
Compiles, formats, and distributes monthly newsletters, event notices, promotions, and teacher training emails to nearly 6,000 subscribers.
Works closely with marketing director to develop ideas to further expand Room to Breathe’s reach and impact.
Lerner Publishing
Freelance Copy Editor/Proofreader (2017–present)
Edits middle grade and young adult book manuscripts for grammar, spelling, style, consistency, and mechanics.
Checks books for proper timelines, correct facts, and anachronisms.
Reads for cultural accuracy and sensitivity.
Berlitz
Freelance Copy Editor (2014–present)
Checks educational materials for misused grammar, spelling errors, design, style, and consistency for all units of the Berlitz program.
Rewrites material for clarity.
Logs stocks photos for easy indexing.
Checks audio and video files for accuracy.
Projects include Instructor’s Guide and Student Guide.
Sherwin-Williams
Proofreader—Contract (2018–2019)
Edited copy that included retail signage, trade show materials, advertising labels, packaging, direct mail, newsletter, website, and emails for more than 40 different accounts in a high volume, deadline driven environment.
Managed translations of said materials.
Blue Cross Blue Shield (HCSC)
Newsletter Delivery—Contract (2018)
Assisted the newsletter team with digital communications including newsletters and email marketing.
Edited and proofed messaging and newsletters according to AP Style and house style.
Managed newsletters for 5 separate offices, with materials going out to producers, employers, and members.
Humana
Copy Editor—Contract (2015–2018)
Optimized copy for the online environment, including but not limited to emails, web pages, and mobile, in accordance to the Humana Communication Standards (HCS), the company-wide style guide for digital and print.
Checked materials for misspellings, consistency, and style.
Rewrote material for clarity and tone.
Helped maintain the Humana Communication Standards.
Moksha Yoga Chicago
Lead Marketing Manager (2011–2018)
Compiled, formats, and distributes monthly newsletters, event notices, promotions, and teacher training emails to nearly 17,000 subscribers.
Compiled and distributed monthly newsletters, event notices, and promotional emails for Stonehouse Farm, a sister company of Moksha Yoga.
Worked closely with marketing director to develop ideas to further expand Moksha Yoga’s reach and impact.
Schawk Retail Marketing
Proofreader II (2010–2011)
Checked all stages of advertisement page proofs from layout concept through final proof, prepress, and Hi-Res Epson lasers for consistency in text, layout, format, and style.
Reviewed documents for misused grammar, bad line/word breaks, spelling errors, font consistency, art and price changes, and mathematical accuracy.
Corrected grammatical, typographical, and compositional errors in original copy by using standardized code.
Reviewed RFPs, presentations, catalogs, flyers, and circulars for external clients and internal efforts.
Maintained and distributed editorial style guide to clients, production artists, proofreaders, copy writers, and ad managers.
Tracked and reported accuracy of production artists based on client and creative requests.
Set priorities for and delegated ad assignments based on printer deadlines and client review schedules.
Worked freelance for them from September 2008–November 2008; September 2009–November 2009; September 2010–November 2010 before being hired full time.
Clients: Sears, Kmart, Sears Canada, and Lord & Taylor.
Loyola University Marketing
Freelance Copy Editor (2008–2017)
Checked multiple stages of electronic page proofs for consistency in text, layout, format, and style.
Proofread marketing content for misused grammar, bad line/word breaks, spelling errors, font consistency, and references.
Rewrote materials for readability, clarity, and consistency.
Worked with writers, content editors, graphic design group, and marketing team to ensure that project specifications and goals were implemented.
Projects included graduate and undergraduate program sheets, marketing brochures, informational packets, and direct mailings.
Freelance Proofreading and Copy Editing
Envision Group Consulting (2016–present)
Edits and proofreads training materials including student books, and instructor guides, and educational presentations.
Checks for misused grammar, spelling errors, mechanics, and consistency in accordance with client-specified and project specific style guides.
Clients: Hollister, Firestone/Bridgestone, Retail
Tighe Publishing Services (2015–2016)
Edited and proofread educational materials including student books and teacher guides.
Checked for misused grammar, spelling errors, mechanics, and consistency in accordance with client-specified and project specific style guides.
The Office of Experience—OX (2015–2016)
Edited and proofread catalogs, emails, and packaging materials.
Checked for misused grammar, spelling errors, mechanics, and content consistency.
Client: Allen Edmunds
Pivot Point (2015–2016)
Edited and proofread student materials, slides, teacher materials (including lesson plans).
Checked for misused grammar, misspellings, style (visual and verbal), and content consistency.
Freeosk, Inc. (2014–present)
Edits and proofreads catalogs, booklets, interactive materials, c-store presentations, packaging, and billboards.
Checks for misused grammar, spelling errors, and content consistency.
Client: Sam’s Club
VSA Partners (2010–2014)
Edited and proofread catalogs, web sites, interactive materials, billboards, and newspaper ads.
Checked for misused grammar, spelling errors, and content consistency.
Clients: Harley-Davidson, Cleveland Clinic, Thomson Reuters, IBM, USAA Bank, Cargill, and Allen Edmunds
Trisect (2008, 2012–2014)
Proofread FSIs, billboards, posters, signage, packaging, new business proposals, and brochures for consistency, grammar, spelling errors, and style.
Clients: Con-Agra Foods, DeVry, Kawasaki, and Sanford
Douglas Shaw & Associates (2013)
Checked white copy for misused grammar, spelling errors, and style.
Rewrote materials for clarity and consistency.
Projects included appeal letters, email newsletters, and web content for non-profit organizations.
Critical Mass Advertising Agency (2010–2011)
Proofread interactive and web site materials for misused grammar, bad line/word breaks, spelling errors, and font consistency.
Clients: USAA Insurance and Norwegian Cruise Lines.
Rainbow Educational Concepts (2010, 2012, 2013)
Edited first and second grade social studies ancillary materials for content, misused grammar, bad line/word breaks, consistency, style, and spelling errors.
Worked with content editors and writers to ensure that project specifications were followed.
Worked on TE correlation charts for Grade 6 and Grade 8 texts.
Clients: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and NGL.
Shakespeare Squared (2010)
Edited science and math scripts—that had been translated to English from Turkish—for cultural relevance, misused grammar, spelling errors, and scientific and mathematical accuracy.
Ogilvy & Mather (2009)
Checked all stages of advertisement proof pages, presentation decks, coupons, brochures, TV boards, displays, packages, direct mailers, and print ads for well-known companies and products such as Oscar Mayer, SC Johnson, Kraft, and Sanford.
Corrected grammatical, typographical, and compositional errors in original copy by using preset style.
Checked design and layout for consistency and adherence to style guidelines and standards.
Developed and maintained project-specific style guides and style sheets.
Highlights for Children / Zaner-Bloser — Columbus, OH
Copy Editor (2006–2008)
Copy Editing Project Management
-Worked closely with content editors, graphic design group, and marketing to ensure project specifications and goals were implemented.
-Checked all stages of page proofs, Hi-Res PDF lasers, CD-ROMS, and printer proofs/electronic proofs for consistency in text, layout, format, and style.
-Proofread materials for misused grammar, incorrect line/word breaks, spelling errors, font consistency, and references.
-Researched facts presented and checked for accuracy, making necessary corrections.
Editorial Styling
-Developed and maintained project-specific style guides and style sheets with Lead Copy Editor, ensuring consistency of layout, grammar, and style within projects.
-Assisted in development and management of company-wide style guide.
Worked extensively in the areas of Handwriting, Literature and Character Education, Reading Recovery, and multicultural literature.
-Read and reviewed children’s and young adult books for the Zaner-Bloser Voices Reading program.
-Obtained certification to model and teach Zaner-Bloser Manuscript and Cursive handwriting.
McGraw-Hill/Glencoe — Science Editorial — Columbus, OH
Assistant Production Editor (2005–2006)
Proofreader: Checked page proofs for consistency in forms of text, layout, and format. Proofread for misspelled words, misused grammar, bad line/word breaks, and font consistency.
Reprint Assistant: Prepared reprint forms for manufacturing authorization; proofed and edited PDFs, page proofs, F&Gs, and text books.
Tracker/Logger: Managed project schedule for more than ten products ensuring on-time product deliverables; Projects included 2007 Biology — Dynamics of Life and 2007 California Middle School ancillaries.
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