Writing, Editing

JESSICA CRONIN

*** ********* ***, ********** *****, FL 33767 C: 253-***-**** j ***********@*****.***

Professional Profile

Creative professional experienced in many facets of writing, editing, and publishing. Three years of varying experience in

technical writing, fiction and blog writing, editing and proofreading, including web-based instruction manual and blog

publishing.

Skills

Results-oriented Quick learner

Client-focused Multi-tasking

Excel in writing and proofreading Excellent leadership skills

Relevant Experience

Researched extensively to learn procedures and document instruction manuals

Wrote and edited web-based documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures

Works with small business entrepreneurs to assist with writing and editing website and marketing content

Works with published and aspiring authors to edit fiction and non-fiction writing

Write and publish my own literature review blog (www.thereadersblock.com) and currently writing my first novel

Experience

Editorial Consultant 09/2013 to Current

Self/Freelance Clearwater, FL

I work with small business entrepreneurs and aspiring authors to edit written content by: eliminating grammatical and

spelling errors, optimizing tone and flow, and improving voice and efficacy.

Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor/CrossFit Coach 01/2007 to 06/2013

Self/Private Contractor San Diego, CA

I worked extensively to build and maintain a long-term clientele, develop and teach a variety of fitness classes, sell new

client training packages, and develop results-oriented, successful fitness regimens for all clients.

Technical Writer 10/2011 to 06/2012

Alliant Insurance San Diego, CA

I worked extensively with staff in marketing, IT, and sales departments to write and publish web-based procedure manuals

for both internal and client use. I was the only technical writer for this project, and I developed comprehensive, web-based

instruction manuals from start to finish.

Education

Master of Arts: English Literature and Creative Writing 2013

Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH, USA

Extensive experience with academic research, fiction and non-fiction writing, peer editing, and proofreading. Coursework

focused on publishing and editing, creative writing, education, and comprehensive study of English literature.

Bachelor of Arts: European Studies 2011

University of Washington Seattle, WA, USA

Well-rounded undergraduate coursework with an emphasis on academic research and writing, foreign language skills,

European history and politics, and one semester of study abroad in Nantes, France.

Affiliations

Publishers and Writers of San Diego, www.publisherswriters.org

San Diego Writers and Editors Guild, www.sdwritersguild.org

References

Eric Kaufman VP Information Technology at Alliant Insurance: 619-***-****

Lucia Albero Owner, www.litewithlucia.com: 203-***-****

Roger Stewart Owner of Zenergy Fitness: 858-***-****

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