Pflugerville, TX ***** 512-***-**** ************@********.***
BONNIE BROWN
Hardworking writing and editing professional proficient in checking and correcting articles, memos, letters, and online postings for accuracy and form. Offering over 30 years of related experience and a superior work ethic.
PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
SKILLS ● Self-Motivated
● Attention to Detail
● Excellent Communication
● Flexible and Adaptable
● Copy Editing
Artistic Activities
Coordination
●
● Writing Revision
● Production Deadlines
Analytical and Critical
Thinking
●
Teamwork and
Collaboration
●
Google Chrome Software
Proficiency
●
FREELANCE COPY EDITOR 09/1990 to Current
Self Employed Services, Houston, TX
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10/1994 to 08/1998
SumArts, Inc, Houston, TX
GRANT WRITER 03/1988 to 08/1988
Boys And Girls Preperatory Academy, Houston, TX
WORK HISTORY
Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers to improve doctoral dissertations which resulted in clients achieving Ph.D. status.
●
● Suggested improvements to content to enhance quality and accuracy. Proofread, edited, and evaluated the final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines.
●
● Edited and reviewed content for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
● Recommended copy edits based on APA style format. Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
●
● Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings. Built relationships with donors, government officials, and other organizations to secure funding and support for the organization.
●
● Wrote, reviewed and edited proposals for grants, gifts and contracts.
● Developed detailed technical documents and user guides for technical products. Designed annual grant award strategy as key component of organizational funding initiatives.
●
● Organized material to research and complete writing tasks. University of Houston, Houston, TX
Bachelor's of Music, Composition And Theory, 08/1981 EDUCATION