Copy Editor

Samuel Stone

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Brooklyn, NY 11223 ********@**.***

EDUCATION

BOSTON UNIVERSITY, Boston, MA 2010-2014

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English Literature

- Latin Honors: cum laude

- Nominee for the Alumni Association Award for Writing Excellence

- 5-time Dean’s List Recipient

- Member of BU Undergraduate Philosophy Association and BU Fencing Club PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MUSÉE MAGAZINE, New York, NY 2020

Contributing Copy Editor

- Copy edited to deadline art news recaps, critical pieces, and artist interviews for print and web publication

- Line edited the same for overall quality and coherence, providing detailed constructive feedback to interns

- Proofed all digital PDFs and final advance hard copies of Musée’s triennial print issue

- Evaluated all writing applicant portfolios and tendered hiring recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief MUSÉE MAGAZINE, New York, NY 2020

Writing & Editorial Intern

- Wrote to deadline art news recaps, features in art and photo criticism, and reviews for daily web publication

- Copy edited to deadline the same for grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling, for daily web publication

- Transcribed artist interviews, word processing audio to text at 100 WPM, line and copy edited transcripts FREELANCE, New York, NY 2010-2020

Line & Copy Editor

- Line editing to deadline written communication for syntax, diction, coherence, clarity, and overall quality

- Copy editing for grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling errors, often with highly technical terminology AMAZON, Boston, MA 2017-2018

Language Data Analyst

- Analyzed user interactions with voice recognition, AI technology to improve device accuracy, refined protocol

- Mentored trainees and new hires in language data analysis protocol and conventions CURRAN ANTONELLI LAW FIRM, Boston, MA 2017

Line & Copy Editor

- Line edited to deadline legal web content for syntax, diction, coherence, clarity, and quality

- Proofread and copy edited marketing copy for grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling errors INSTITUTE of READING DEVELOPMENT, Oakland, CA 2016 Reading & Literature Instructor

- Educated students from preschool through college levels in reading and literature, using diverse curricula

- Tracked data, coordinated and facilitated parent-teacher conferences, coached students individually SKILLS

MS Office Suite Google Apps Adobe Acrobat MLA Style AP Style Chicago Style APA Style AMA Style

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