Copy Editor

JENNIFER N. PECHT

Dallas, Texas **********@*****.*** 214-***-****

I stand out as a copy editor because I approach each project with empathy for both the client trying to communicate a key message and the people who need to read and understand that message.

Freelance Copy Editor/Proofreader

Lockton Dunning – October 2023 to present

Tarrant County College – Fall 2023 to present

Collinson, Inc. – March 2019 to present

Dallas 24 Hour Club – Summer 2022

Ronald McDonald House – Spring 2022

Ace Cash Express – 2021

Fiction book for publication – June 2020

Southern Methodist University – 2017-2018

Copy Editor

Targetbase (March 2018 to July 2024)

Edited print, online and social media content for advertising clients. These efforts led to product awareness, consumer engagement and sales.

Marketing Writer

Vogel Alcove (Dec. 2015 to June 2017)

Wrote marketing copy for marketing literature, white papers, fundraising letters, newsletters, PR, web copy and social media. This content led to event attendance, agency awareness and donations.

Marketing Communications Manager

Christ Lutheran Church (Aug. 2008 to Sept. 2015)

Wrote all communications, including bulletins, newsletters, web content, emails and social media. These efforts informed church members, attracted new attendees and helped secure donations.

Marketing Manager

LaunchAbility (June 2005 to Jan. 2007)

Wrote direct mail, press releases, newsletters, marketing materials, emails and web copy. These efforts raised agency awareness, engaged new business partners and led to donations.

Marketing Communications Manager

Trinity Consultants (Dec. 2000 to May 2005)

Wrote press releases, direct mail, newsletters, technical articles, marketing literature and web copy. These efforts garnered press attention, bolstered the company’s reputation and led to new work.

EDUCATION

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

Graduate Marketing Certificate from the Cox School of Business (2003) • 4.0 GPA

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing, Minor in PR (2000) • 3.9 GPA

Summa Cum Laude Phi Beta Kappa

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