AYDEN RIVERS
*************@*****.*** +1-603-***-**** Madison, United States
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated communications professional with 6+ years of experience refining content across multiple platforms and industries. Proven expertise in ensuring clarity, consistency, and factual accuracy in written materials while maintaining brand voice and messaging integrity. Skilled in providing constructive feedback to writers and collaborating with quality assurance teams to uphold the highest editorial standards. Passionate about language precision and committed to excellence in all written communications.
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Professional Writing and Editing Columbia University, New York, 2021
Concentration in Scientific and Technical Communication Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2018
Relevant coursework: Scientific Writing, Research Methodology, Technical Communication
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Content Strategist & Editor
Digital Growth Partners
2023 - Present - Oversee editorial quality for all client-facing content, ensuring adherence to style guides and brand voice guidelines - Refine and polish marketing copy, technical documentation, and educational materials to meet project-specific requirements - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain consistency across multiple content channels and platforms - Implement comprehensive editorial workflows that improved content quality metrics by 35% - Provide detailed feedback to content creators, resulting in measurable improvements in first-draft quality - Develop and maintain editorial style guides that ensure clarity, consistency, and factual accuracy across all materials
Content Development Manager
Innovate Marketing Solutions
2021 - 2023 - Edited and refined marketing content across various formats, including website copy, blog posts, and technical documentation - Created and implemented content quality guidelines that increased reader engagement by 45% - Mentored junior writers through detailed feedback and editing sessions, improving team output quality - Conducted thorough fact-checking and accuracy reviews for all published materials - Managed content production workflows to ensure timely delivery while maintaining editorial excellence - Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy in specialized content
Content Specialist
TechVision Enterprises
2019 - 2021 - Edited and proofread diverse content types, ensuring grammatical accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency - Developed engaging written materials that increased audience engagement metrics by 120% - Refined technical documentation to improve readability while preserving complex information integrity - Collaborated with marketing teams to align content with strategic objectives while maintaining editorial standards - Managed editorial calendars and content workflows to ensure consistent quality across all publications - Conducted competitive content analysis to identify opportunities for improvement in messaging clarity SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Advanced editorial skills with expertise in grammar, syntax, and style Proficient in Chicago, AP, and MLA style guides
Expert-level English language proficiency (C2)
Content refinement and quality assurance
Editorial workflow management
Constructive feedback provision
Fact-checking and accuracy verification
Cross-functional team collaboration
Quick adaptation to new guidelines and requirements Remote work efficiency and time management
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TOOLS & PLATFORMS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Grammarly Premium & ProWritingAid
Content management systems (WordPress, Contentful) Editorial workflow tools (Asana, Trello, Monday)
Adobe Creative Suite
Collaboration platforms (Slack, Microsoft Teams)
CERTIFICATIONS
Content Marketing Institute Certification
Professional Editing Certification, Editors Association Advanced Grammar and Style Certification
Digital Communications Excellence Certificate
HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
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