Writer/Editor

JAMES HOLLAND

E: *****@*****.*** - M: 321-***-**** - Orlando, FL 32803

www.linkedin.com/pub/james-holland/54/9b7/211

Writer & Editor

Meticulous writer and editor who manages complex assignments, writes

original content, edits with superior attention to detail, and meets tight

deadlines. Applies strong grammatical knowledge to deliver high-quality

content to a wide range of customers. Operates with urgency and thrives in

a team-based and fast-paced setting. Core competencies include:

Writing ? Editing ? Project Management ? Proofreading

Client Relations ? Designing and Formatting ? Quality Control

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Writer

04/2011 - Present

Self-Employed

- Researching, writing, editing, and delivering articles on topics as

diverse as county-specific school curriculum, instruction manuals,

marketing copy, drafting RFPs, financial investment strategies, tech

industry news, and profiles of sport stars.

- Copyediting a variety of books, from science fiction novels to

children's nonfiction books on the animal kingdom.

- Managing projects through Excel and MS Project, including tracking

milestone dates, client notes, and deadlines.

- Implementing writing skills to adapt to different voices and other

client stipulated guidelines.

- Implementing WordPress, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Design Suite to

create dynamic, exciting articles.

Project Coordinator

05/2009 - 04/2011

Employer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt School Publishers

9205 Southpark Center Loop, Orlando, FL 32819

- Copy-edited final proof textbook pages during all stages of

development.

- Outlined, drafted, edited, and distributed project schedules and

drafts of conduct.

- Performed editing of pages with InDesign, InCopy, and MS Office.

- Implemented PMI and Six Sigma methodology and Scrum organizational

tools to streamline a project's lifespan.

- Contributed and led a team of over 20 people across all professional

departments, including editorial, design, PMO, global supply, digital

services, and marketing.

- Applied SAP and MS Project tracking techniques to insure in on time

and under budget deliverables - including textbooks, posters, and sales

materials - without errors.

- Supervised and contributed to virtual and onsite meetings with

internal staff and remote vendors from India, Ireland, and China, as well

as the United States. Met milestone dates on large projects, resulting in

company savings of over $100,000.

- Ensured all publications followed correct pagination protocols.

Project Coordinator

06/2006 - 05/2009

Employer: Harcourt School Publishers

6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887

- Contributed to successful completion of large textbook programs from

manuscript form to bound book.

- Organized extensive in-house reading library and inventory library.

- Instrumental in managing complex Excel schedules to ensure

deliverables were completed on time.

- Cataloged mail for shipping and routing.

EDUCATION

- Bachelor's of English, May 2006

- University of Central Florida

COMPUTER SKILLS

- PC and Macintosh Operating Systems

- Microsoft Office Suite

- InDesign

- InCopy

- Other corporate software

EDITORIAL SKILLS

- Highly proficient in AP Stylebook and Chicago Writing Style

- Excellent grammatical skills

- Sharp eye for design elements

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