NICOLE LA CAPRIA

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced editor and copywriter with an extensive background in strict editing processes in the academic and marketing industries and the ability to effectively write for a variety of audiences as well as recognize and rectify various errors of grammar, style, and logic in all forms of writing

SKILLS

●Meticulous editing skills to ensure all materials meet expected style and grammar standards

●Ability to craft compelling, fully researched, and audience-specific copy on a range of topics

●Ability to transform confusing, redundant, or overly complex writing into concise and clear content

●Ability to remain organized and self-motivated in a work environment with little oversight or guidance

●Proficiency in both AP and Chicago style

●Proficiency in WordPress, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, and SharePoint

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

02/2017 - Present

Staff Editor

Educational Testing Service – Princeton, NJ

Responsibilities include:

●Proofing a variety of test materials for grammar and syntax, including full test documents, individual test items, study guides, and alternate test forms

●Making extensive suggestions for rewrites to test items to improve clarity and flow

●Ensuring all materials meet company style rules as well as individual test-program style rules

●Working on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining deadlines, and communicating with test developers to ensure standard ETS workflow process is followed

11/2016 - 02/2017

Freelance Copywriter

Raut Media – Martinsville, NJ

Responsibilities included:

●Researching various products and developing general product copy and instructional content for product-review website TopOnlineReviews.com

●Using Google Drive to develop and share content remotely, track assignments, and communicate with editors

02/2013 - 08/2016

Managing Editor and Content Writer

NGA Group, Inc. – North Brunswick, NJ

Responsibilities included:

●Writing informational and entertainment content for several moving-related business websites

●Editing all web copy for grammar, length, and syntax and publishing copy to websites

●Writing and illustrating how-to eBooks on moving and other related topics

●Designing promotional materials in Photoshop

●Running social media accounts on platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Vine for various company websites to increase brand awareness and customer interaction

●Writing press releases and advertising copy

●Generating new content ideas and projects for marketing purposes, designating tasks to team of writers, and overseeing all content projects

●Coordinating with web design team overseas on all content-related projects to meet deadlines and complete tasks efficiently and correctly

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts: Communication (Option in Journalism)

Kean University - Union, NJ

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