Assistant Office

Claudia Link

Seattle, WA ***** 206-***-****

*********@***.***

Qualifications Profile

Academic Editing: Success adding value to documents through academic proofreading and editing. Produce strong, error-free content for academic documents. Knowledge of editorial style guides for academic writing. Proficient in a range of software to aid in editorial, proofreading, and administrative processes, including Microsoft Access, Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Editorial Manager, and PCTex.

Multiple Languages: A quick study in languages and dialects. Fluent in English, and competent in French and Italian. Experience with Sanskrit and Ancient Greek. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with special focus working with clients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Editing Diacritics: Uniquely qualified to edit content from multilingual contributors and for diverse audiences. Acute attention to detail with regards to the correct usage of diacritical marks.

Professional Experience

Freelance – Seattle, WA

Editor, (9/2008 to Present)

Provide high-level proofreading and editing services to organizations and individuals.

Leverage a wide breadth of editing experience to produce clear, concise, and error-free content that communicates a strong message to its intended audience. Assess rough copy for structure and consistency. Enhance text for optimal readability and accessibility to a broad range of readers. Maintain knowledge of publishing software and processes to aid in development, layout, and formatting of content for publication.

University of Washington – Seattle, WA

Editorial Assistant (3/2009 to 11/2012, 5/2015 to 11/2015)

Proofread and edited large volumes of content for the monthly Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (JFQA).

Reviewed, marked, and corrected papers for grammar, clarity, and usage. Utilized publication software to aid the editing, proofreading, and publication processes. Supported administrative staff by processing referee honorariums while maintaining proofreading duties. Processed new article submissions as they arrived.

Office Assistant (9/2008 to 12/2008)

Collaborated with students, staff, and contributors at the University of Washington’s JFQA.

Supported editorial staff in ensuring accuracy of articles on a wide range of financial topics. Mastered time management and organizational skills required to maintain multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Processed approximately 60 new article submissions per month. Examined text and page proofs to find and correct errors. Entrusted with processing bank cards.

Additional Experience

Fremont Literacy Source – Seattle, WA

Tutor

Promoted literacy in adults and underprivileged children and teens.

Empowered students of all ages from backgrounds as diverse as Jamaica, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and North Korea through education in literacy and arithmetic. Taught the basics of English grammar, spelling, and usage to non-native speakers. Tutored students in English and arithmetic to help them excel in school, work, and life.

Naral-WA – Seattle, WA

Researcher and Fundraiser

Supported research and fundraising efforts of Washington’s leading advocacy organization for protecting access to reproductive health care for women, men, and teens.

Conducted outreach efforts to discern availability of birth control options. Interviewed personnel at clinics, hospitals, and health maintenance organizations in the Puget Sound area to aid in research and fundraising efforts.

Educational Background

The Johns Hopkins University – Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Writing Seminars, Graduated Cum Laude

Seattle Language Academy – Seattle, WA

150 Class Hours in Italian (2008)

Fremont Literacy Source – Seattle, WA

Workshops in Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), (Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Mathematics (2007)

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