Carolyn Sievert

(acx9hz@r.postjobfree.com (csievert.weebly.com

PROFESSIONAL WRITER / PROOFREADER /COPY EDITOR

Versatile professional writer with broad experience across feature,

marketing, advertising, promotional, website, and blog copywriting,

editing, and proofreading. Diverse exposure to publishing, major corporate,

and remote-based working environments. Detail- and deadline-oriented, with

solid reputation for bringing projects in on time, every time. Adept at

multi-tasking and project managing in high-pressure work environments.

Equal ability to work autonomously and as a supportive team player. Well-

versed in AP Style Manual. Technologically savvy. Relevant areas of

expertise include:

Copywriting & Copyediting Website Copy Proofreading

Project Management Blog Writing Emails & Landing Pages

Marketing Collateral Advertising Copy AP Style Manual

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE PROOFREADER, Green Bay, WI 2016-Present

Performing offsite proofing for web and email campaigns for marketing

agency client.

Key Projects:

o Defakto: Proofread promotional emails and landing pages for agency

clients in telecommute role using Proof HQ software.

o Csievert.weebly.com: Developed, launched, and currently maintain

personal website featuring sample work portfolio and ongoing sports-

related blog, "Clipping the Tape."

MULTIPLE CLIENTS, Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 2000-2016

Freelance Writer/Editor/Proofreader

Write, edit, and proofread copy for websites and print materials including

advertisements, promotions and marketing pieces. Collaborate with clients'

internal teams and 3rd-party agencies to produce creatives on point and

within assigned deadlines.

Key Projects:

o JCPenney: Wrote and proofread newspaper inserts and direct-mail pieces,

primarily for fine jewelry and home divisions. Managed projects from

initial draft through revisions from each division. Oversaw all stages

of editing to blue-line stage and final printing. Newspaper inserts had

55M circulation.

o The Promotion Network: Proofread print marketing materials to ensure

accuracy of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

o Verizon Online: Retained to proofread and edit web copy and eliminate

broken links across entire 300-page website.

o Lockton Dunning: Proofread healthcare booklets and promotional flyers

for several clients; utilized Proof HQ and performed role offsite.

STAFF EXPERIENCE

HALF PRICE BOOKS, Dallas, TX 1996-1999

Assistant to VP of Marketing & Public Relations Manager

o Played vital PR and Marketing role; supported VP's efforts.

o Managed annual story contest and produced 4 children's books from

winning submissions.

o Promoted community relations projects with non-profit organizations

across US.

o Wrote and distributed media releases for national distribution.

o Served as Assistant Editor of monthly newsletter, "The Dog's Ear;"

compiled, edited, and distributed 10-page newsletter comprising company

news and employee article submissions.

TODAY'S DALLAS WOMAN MAGAZINE, Dallas, TX 1994-1995

Editorial Assistant

o Reported directly to Managing Editor.

o Generated compelling story ideas for magazine articles and special

features.

o Assigned stories and deadlines to team of freelance feature writers.

o Edited and proofed article submissions from contract writers.

o Wrote features and crafted article headlines.

EDUCATION & TECHNICAL SKILLS

Associate of Arts & Sciences in Communications & Journalism, 1994 ~

Richland College, Dallas, TX

Proficient in: MS Word, InDesign, Proof HQ, Outlook, CrossCap, Acrobat Pro;

MAC Operating Systems

Writing Workshops on Scriptwriting & Fiction Novel Writing

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