Subject Matter Content Writer

Shawn M. Simmons

**** ***** ******, *** ******, IA 50310 515-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Editor and proofreader with background in publishing.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience using several style guides, including the Chicago Manual of Style and the Associative Press Stylebook. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.

Work History

Freelance Editor and Proofreader, 2018 - Present

Editing and proofreading content for businesses with an emphasis on making writing ready for publication. Also checking SEO articles for their strength in reaching targeted audiences.

Researching topics to ensure accuracy of details.

Content Writer, BKA Content – 04/2017 to 12/2017

Wrote SEO articles targeted for various website audiences.

Conducted research on subject matter for SEO articles.

Adjunct English Professor, Des Moines Area Community College – 01/2016 to 12/2016

Taught freshman writing courses to a highly diverse student group.

Used critical reading exercises to add depth to students’ writing process.

Freelance Proofreader – 11/2008 to 12/2015

Edited and proofread complex and technical subject matter.

Took a strategic approach to solve communications issues.

Used stylebooks to proofread material.

Proofreader, Meredith Corporation – 03/2008 to 08/2008

Proofread cookbooks to ensure they followed company stylebook.

Checked books for consistency and accuracy.

Read from consumers’ point of view for errors.

Associate Editor, Perfection Learning Corporation – 05/1996 to 08/1998

Developed language arts teaching materials.

Reviewed manuscripts and communicated with freelance writers.

Analyzed education literature to develop market awareness.

Copy Editor, Yale University Press – 03/1992 to 05/1993

Copy edited entries for The Encyclopedia of New York City, a reference book.

Education

M.A. San Francisco State University – English, 1991

B.A. University of California, Davis – English, 1989

Related Activities

Member of the Association for Women in Communications.

Founded writing group, Des Moines, IA.

Attended Iowa Writers’ Workshop summer writing program.

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