Copy Editor Real Estate

Lisa Beasley

Copyeditor

About Me

I am a well-organized, adaptable, and proficient 804-***-****

editor/proofreader with a keen eye for accuracy *************@*****.*** and detail and the ability to accomplish all aspects www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-beasley-m-a-04403328 of editorial productivity on time.

Education Work Experience

Master’s degree in English

Clayton State University

Morrow, GA

Bachelor’s degree in English

Virginia State University

Petersburg, VA

SKILLS

• Communication

• Content clarity and

enhancement

• Attention to detail

• Checking facts

• Style guides

• Writing abilities

• Correct spelling and

grammar

• Proofreading

• Organization

• Content Management

System

Just Write It Atlanta, GA

Aug 1999 – present

Freelance copy editor

• Edit and proofread marketing content, websites, courses, textbooks, résumés, manuscripts, theses, dissertations, etc.

• Work with different companies on various projects to deliver clear, concise, and error-free content on time

• Help authors and businesses improve sales by creating compelling and engaging content

• Edit content using SEO

Mbition Atlanta, GA

March 2014 – February 2022

E-learning editor

• Worked on the course development team and assisted in the development and maintenance of major projects for online delivery, mainly in the fields of real estate, appraisal, and home inspection

• Edited course lessons, textbooks, handouts, outlines, scripts, and exam questions for clarity, consistency, and adherence to style guide and editorial standards

• Rewrote content when necessary

• Collaborated with subject-matter experts and other curriculum developers to ensure quality of the products

• Reviewed and edited published online courses in the LMS to ensure course content appeared and functioned properly

• Verified content to ensure accuracy

• Edited product descriptions for accuracy based on SEO keyword research World Changers Church Int’l Atlanta, GA

December 2007 – March 2014

Copy editor/proofreader

• Copy edited and proofread magazine and web articles and manuscripts

• Worked with publications team to brainstorm and complete writing assignments

• Rewrote and revised written copy for increased accuracy, tone, and cohesiveness

• Proofread all product descriptions and back liners for product covers, books, and online catalog

• Proofread all flyers, advertisements, and press releases Lisa Beasley

Copyeditor

SKILLS

• Fact checking

• SEO optimization

• House style

• Web content

• Microsoft Office

• Google Work Space

• Adobe Acrobat

West End Christian School Hopewell, VA

Aug 2006 – Dec 2007

Teacher

• Taught middle and high school English

• Created lesson plans

• Assessed student learning

Heritage Preparatory School Petersburg, VA

Aug 1998 – June 2006

Teacher

• Taught language arts to students on individualized learning tracks and levels in a small learning environment

• Used critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and creative thinking skills to promote successful student learning

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