Copy Editor and Proofreader

ASHLEY R. MATTHEWS ****************@*****.***

**** ***** **** *****, ***********, Ind. 47542

(812) 631–1524 (cell)

PROFILE

Detail-oriented • Skilled in written and verbal communication • Self-motivated • Deadline-oriented

Responsible and dependable • Perceptive • Well-organized • Quick Learner • Critical thinker

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN CREATIVE WRITING & LITERATURE

University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind. 47714 • May 2015

GPA: 3.89 • Dean’s List all terms

Study Abroad Experience: Harlaxton College, Grantham, England • August–December 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Student Publications, University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind. 47714

EDITING DIRECTOR • August 2014–May 2015

• Mentored and supervised the copy editing staff of the monthly 1,700-circulation student-run news

magazine. Provided instruction in fact-checking and research, story development, substantive editing and

journalistic style.

• Edited all copy, made substantive edits, ensured that correct journalistic style was applied and reviewed

for potential media law issues. Wrote and self-edited various pieces.

• Made executive decisions for the magazine, planned monthly content with other members of the Editorial

Board and investigated potential story ideas.

• Assessed, evaluated and graded student work. Provided feedback for improvement.

• Developed and led fact-checking and copy editing workshops.

COPY EDITOR • August 2012–May 2013, January–May 2014

• Fact-checked copy, made substantive edits, applied correct journalistic style and reviewed for media law

issues.

• Worked with individual writers to help them with their writing and self-editing.

Writing Center, University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind. 47714

TUTOR • August 2012–May 2013, January 2014–May 2015

• Reviewed and instructed students on academic paper writing to help them improve style and content,

adapted instruction to student skill level.

• Overcame language barriers with international students and assisted in teaching basic grammar.

Office of Disability Services, University of Evansville, Evansville, Ind. 47714

TUTOR • February–May 2015

• Assisted a student with improving editing skills. Explained and clarified complex grammar rules.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Santa Claus, Ind. 47579

CREW LEADER • May–October 2014

• Trained and managed 15 employees in the daily operations of the gift shop.

• Performed hostess and elite hostess duties for the gift shop during the summers of 2012 and 2013.

EDITING RESOURCES & SOFTWARE SKILLS

Knowledge of MLA, APA, AP and CMS styles • Windows and Macintosh platforms • Microsoft Office •

Familiarity with Adobe InDesign CC • Limited knowledge of HTML

AWARDS

Second place, Best Humor Column 2015 Indiana Collegiate Press Association

Crescent Magazine “Staffer of the Year” 2015 Student Leadership Awards

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