Writer & Editor (Technical + Marketing)

Erin Walton

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Writing and Editing Specialist

Dedicated writing and editing professional with 10+ years comprehensive experience as a writer and editor. Authored first-rate articles, training manuals and content, in print and for the Web. Analytical technical editor for engineering and client reports for corporate consulting companies. Skillfully designed original material for businesses, educational institutions, and holistic health publications. Thoughtful and innovative client-centered writer and editor, adept at collaborating with a variety of professionals, communities, and organizations. 100% committed to meeting client deadlines. Advanced formatting and editing skills in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Areas of Expertise

Content Editing Developmental Editing Copyediting Technical Editing

Technical Writing Proofreading Microsoft Word Formatting Client Relations

Writing Coaching Graphic Design Business Communication

Professional Experience

INSIGHT GLOBAL - CLIENT AMG 2024– 2026

Contract Proofreader

Proofread and edited marketing deliverables, quarterly reports, website content, LinkedIn posts, presentations, and other deliverables for AMG, a strategic partner to independent investment firms globally.

Reviewed documents to align with the style guide and AMG standards, editing for grammar, typos, content flow, clarity, voice, consistency, and accuracy.

Closely collaborated with the AMG marketing team to ensure timely proofing, review, and process flow of financial documents.

UPTIME INSTITUTE New York, New York 2022– 2024

Technical Editor

Edited and formatted deliverables to Uptime Institute quality standards for grammar, typos, content flow, clarity, voice, consistency, corporate style, and accuracy.

Assisted consultants with the development and maintenance of reports, memorandums, and other deliverables.

Edited and formatted other internal and external documentation.

Maintained deliverable-related repositories such as recent, relevant, reuse material, and boilerplate.

Closely collaborated with project management, consultants, and subject matters experts to ensure timely editing and process flow of documentation.

Performed as part of a team and work collaboratively to produce large volumes of work with consistent quality.

WCET- WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies Loveland, Colorado 2018 – 2022

Contract Content Specialist & Editor

Provided content and line editing services to WCET as a contract Blog Editor.

Collaborated with WCET communication team and guest blog editors to ensure timely publication of weekly blogs and feedback. Designed blogs and images using WordPress.

Developed and edited content for the website, blog, and other internal communications.

Provided line and copyedits for multiple academic reports within the field of Digital Ed Technology.

Researched and wrote summaries for higher ed digital learning news articles.

Created and edited content for new website, ensuring consistency of voice and audience readability

Developed webinar, presentation, and communication templates for State Authorization Network to maintain voice and brand; developed created style guide to support brand consistency.

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Professional Experience Continued

WAY WITH WORDS, LLC. Loveland, Colorado 2016 – Present

Developmental and Content Editor

Initiated revision of fictional and nonfictional manuscripts through developmental and content editing services. Provided extensive editorial comments to prepare the manuscript for publication for authors and local non-profit organizations.

Developed and maintained good relations with clients by maintaining consistent communication throughout the editing process. Built and sustained positive relations with 15+ clients and organizations.

Collaborated with clients to ghostwrite web content, fiction/nonfiction manuscripts, and business documents that achieved set goals.

Conducted research on relevant health topics and developed blog content to comply with SEO copywriting guidelines and expand marketing venues.

Technical Writer

Drafted user training manuals for innovative computer systems in environmental engineering, using key terms and language suitable for audience readability.

Developed training manuals for yoga teacher training programs offered by local yoga studios. Conducted interviews to ensure consistency and accuracy of relevant terms and information.

Developed original teaching lesson plans for Book Rags. Created content for 20 high school lesson plans, 10-chapter abstracts, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short answer questions, and 20 analytical essay questions.

Collaborated with legal teams to ghostwrite affidavits and client testimonials, ensuring accuracy of information and narrative voice.

Contract Web Content Writer & Blog Editor for the Alamo Colleges

Created original content for Alamo Colleges website including blog articles and marketing resources.

Collaborated with Alamo Colleges supervisors and marketing team to develop content that represents the voice and vision of the institution and speaks to the specific audience for online education.

Conducted student interviews to obtain relevant information to guide the creative process for series of student blogs.

MES ENGINEERING Longmont, Colorado 2016 – 2017

Technical Editor & Writer

Revised engineering documents, proposals, and marketing material, ensuring consistency and clarity of language.

Independently researched and built a broad knowledge of client base, environmental engineering terms, InDesign, and CMSS computer system and training protocols.

Collaborated with engineers to develop CMSS training manuals for Yosemite employees and procedures.

Attended and passed specialized computer class/training in InDesign.

Education & Certifications

MFA in Creative Nonfiction, Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon. January 2018.

MA in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, University of Colorado, Denver.

Developed employee training manual for innovative computer systems at Level 3 Communications.

Created and revised content for Level 3 Communication company website, streamlining internal communication.

Authored and edited new employee training manual for front desk staff members at the Boulder Rock Club.

BA in Psychology, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota.

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