Meticulous Editor and Proofreader for Technical Content

SYLVIA ARPKE

Proofreader & Editor Learning and Development Professional Communications

785-***-**** *******@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/scarpke Denver Metro, CO PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Writer, editor, and proofreader with over a decade of experience producing and refining content across publishing, higher education, and professional services contexts. I proofread every book published through The Influential Advisor, applying CMOS and AP Style standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across a high-volume editorial pipeline. My background spans instructional content, professional ghostwriting, program communications, and curriculum development, which means I bring not just a sharp editorial eye but a deep understanding of how content works for its intended audience. I am comfortable working independently under tight deadlines and thrive in environments where accuracy and attention to detail are non-negotiable.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Proofreading and Editorial: Proofreading for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and formatting; CMOS and AP Style; fact-checking and source verification; consistency review; high-volume editorial pipeline management; plagiarism review; developmental and line editing

Writing, Editing, and Communications: Professional writing and editing across print and digital formats, instructional and technical content development, ghostwriting for subject matter experts, editorial workflow management, audience-centered messaging

Learning Design and Development: Instructional design (ADDIE), adult learning theory, needs assessment and gap analysis, curriculum development, e-learning and asynchronous content, blended and multimodal delivery, program evaluation

Facilitation and Training: Workshop design and facilitation, professional development programming, SME collaboration and content alignment, change management support, onboarding design Technology and Tools: LMS administration (Moodle, Google Classroom), Adobe Captivate, Camtasia, Articulate 360 (in progress), Canva, Microsoft Office M365, Google Workspace, generative AI for content development

Program and Project Coordination: Multi-stakeholder coordination, timeline and workflow management, data analysis and reporting, accessible and inclusive content design, program documentation PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Influential Advisor2024–Present

Book Coach, Writer, Editor, and Proofreader

• Proofread every book published through The Influential Advisor, reviewing for errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and consistency while ensuring all content meets established editorial standards

• Apply CMOS and AP Style guidelines rigorously across a high-volume publishing pipeline with multiple simultaneous titles in production

• Fact-check and verify sources to ensure accuracy and integrity of published content

• Partner with subject matter experts across specialized fields — including legal and financial professionals — as a content architect and editorial coach, translating complex knowledge into accessible, structured frameworks for professional audiences

• Build and maintain editorial and content development workflows to support consistent quality and on-time delivery across concurrent projects

• Leverage generative AI authoring tools to accelerate production timelines without sacrificing content quality or accuracy

Aspen Grove Wellness2022–Present

Career Coach and Learning Facilitator

• Write, edit, and proofread digital learning guides, coaching materials, and client-facing content to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistent voice across all deliverables

• Design and deliver individualized and small group learning experiences across virtual and in-person formats, adapting content and approach to meet diverse learner needs

• Develop formative assessment frameworks to track learner progress, measure engagement, and drive iterative content improvement

University of Michigan, Ross School of Business2020–2022 Program Coordinator

• Wrote, edited, and proofread program communications, training materials, and stakeholder-facing content, maintaining accuracy and consistency across a high volume of concurrent deliverables

• Designed and developed onboarding content and program communications supporting complex, multi-phase rollouts for internal staff and external corporate partners

• Managed relationships with recruiting partners across finance, technology, and consulting, coordinating high-stakes programming across multiple concurrent priorities and tight timelines

• Served as training and communications liaison during technology implementations, supporting adoption and system use across the organization

• Facilitated professional development workshops and training sessions for diverse internal and external audiences

Kansas Wesleyan University2019–2020

Director of Alumni and Parent Relations

• Executed a rapid, full-scale pivot of all institutional programming to virtual and digital delivery in response to COVID-19, building new instructional and communications infrastructure under compressed timelines with no disruption to ongoing operations

• Wrote, edited, and proofread all institutional communications, digital content, and training materials aligned to organizational priorities and audience needs

• Facilitated virtual training and engagement sessions for diverse stakeholder groups across multiple platforms simultaneously

USD 240, Twin Valley School District2013–2019

High School English and Agriculture Teacher

• Developed and proofread curriculum materials, assessments, and student-facing content across six years of classroom instruction, applying rigorous editorial standards to all written work

• Served as a core contributor to the Mercury 7 statewide education redesign pilot, building training infrastructure, developing program documentation, and coordinating across institutional stakeholders with competing priorities

• Led district-wide adoption of Google Classroom, designing staff training materials and managing implementation across a wide range of user comfort levels

• Designed and delivered differentiated curriculum, digital learning materials, and assessments for audiences with widely varying skill levels, backgrounds, and learning needs

• Taught dual credit courses, working at the intersection of secondary and post-secondary education standards and requirements

• Facilitated professional development sessions for colleagues on instructional technology and communication strategies

EDUCATION

Master's Level Studies in Literature Fort Hays State University B.A. in English / Secondary Education Kansas Wesleyan University A.A. in Agricultural Education Hutchinson Community College

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