Chase Bailey Professional Proofreader

Lancaster, OH +1-614-***-**** advp3i@r.postjobfree.com Education

BA Miami University 2019

Majors: Professional & Creative Writing

spec. Editing & Publication

Minors: French & Italian

Skills & Qualifications

10+ years Customer Service; 5+ years Leadership

Style Guides: CMOS, APA, AP, in-house

Superb Communication and Attention to Detail

Microsoft, Google, and Adobe Applications

Experience

WRITING & EDITING

MBA Research & Curriculum Center Present

· Proofreads K–12 and postsecondary curriculum materials in the areas of marketing and business management. Reports to VP of Product Development and Product Manager.

· Ensures grammatical excellence and engaging voice across multiple projects with quick turnaround.

· Collaborates with writers to revise published content with relevant examples and updated language. Fact-checks content and proofs for accessibility features.

· Assists graphic designer with formatting in Acrobat. Cross-checks media and design features.

· Develops company-wide editorial standards according to APA, Merriam-Webster, and a living in-house style guide. Meets weekly with Product Manager to suggest additions and refinements. Brink Literacy Project / F(r)iction Writing & Arts Magazine 2019–2023

· Authored internal marketing guide for departmental use and intern instruction, outlining technical and aesthetic best practices.

· Crafted original campaign copy for a 2020 Kickstarter project. Produced and published marketing materials including newsletters, social media posts, product descriptions, and outreach to like- organizations. Final funding reached 346% above original goal.

· Researched and drafted successful grant applications on local, state, and national levels. Awarded grants include the National Endowment for the Arts and the Colorado Gives Fund.

· Edited and provided feedback on editorial content to be published on F(r)iction’s blog. Encyclopedia Britannica 2022

· Contributed informative articles for Encyclopedia Britannica across varying topics. Conducts research to bridge knowledge gaps.

Other Publications Varying

· Provided copy edits for an in-development project to be published by Computers & Composition Digital Press (an imprint of Utah State University Press).

· Journalistic articles contributed to the Oxford Observer.

· Awarded the Gordon & Mary Wilson award in 2017 for a rhetorical analysis centered on HIV representation in a popular television series.

· Oversaw marketing scheduling and accuracy, ensuring formatting and embedded links met specifications within content management system.

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