Writer/Editor

Nicole E. Davis 919-***-**** ******.*.*****@*****.***

*** **** *** ***** ****** Summerville, South Carolina 29485

Career Focus

The writer/editor position

Education

BA in English with a Minor in Business

University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 2003

Work Experience

Proofreader - Makhteshin Agan of North America, Inc. (MANA) 8/07 - 1/08

Volt Services Group, Raleigh, North Carolina

• Joined a team of nine co-workers in the Regulatory Department, producing How-to-Use booklets that pertains to pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides for agricultural use.

• Proofread product labels, booklets, base labels, and other documents for spelling, punctuation, and informational errors in English, French, and Spanish.

• Communicated (via email and phone) with various departments within and without the organization in order to accurately produce product descriptions, warnings, and directions for use.

• Manipulated graphic logos and layout for subsidiary corporations, e.g. Quali-Pro, Nations Agriculture, Vegetation Management, etc.

• Developed and annotated PDF files and Word documents.

• Created and maintained archives via electronic database and hard copy to update transmissions between companies.

• Sent most current information to off-site graphic designers and writers.

• Verified Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) facts and regulations.

• Informed by manager that productivity within the department is at an all-time high since hiring.

Writing/ Reading Tutor (grades K-12) 5/06 - 5/07

Sylvan Learning Center, Dallas, Texas

• Provided in-home tutoring services to students who struggled with elements of reading and writing.

• Proofread assignments and taught students self-editing tactics.

• Explained the mechanics of writing, including the writing process.

• Directed students’ focus on grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.

• Resolved questions regarding paragraph structure and essay development.

• Introduced strategies for reading fluency, accuracy, and comprehension.

Teacher (grades 6-9) - English, Psychology, PSAT 8/05 - 8/06

Newsletter copy editor

Harmony Science Academy, Dallas, Texas

• Became head of the English department and a member of the disciplinary committee.

• Taught various subjects and tutored for standardized tests relating to reading and expository writing (TEKS).

• Designer and copy editor of the school’s monthly newsletters in preparation for print and web viewing.

• Assigned editorial writing responsibilities to students affiliated with the newsletter.

• Produced and distributed informational flyers that pertained to school events and announcements.

• Focused on word flow, clarity, and organization to convey intended messages.

Lead Proofreader - Lennox Corporation 5/05 - 7/05

Spherion Personnel, Dallas, Texas

• Contracted as lead proofreader, supervising a team of 12.

• Signed and supported a confidentiality contract.

• Distributed assignments among the group and ensured that confidentiality was upheld.

• Proofed original archives dating back to the early 1900’s that were to be used for legal purposes in court proceeding.

Junior Information Correspondent 9/03 - 5/05

Great Millennium Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas

• Began position as a student intern.

• Edited and revised monthly newsletters and printed church programs.

• Wrote content for the church website, memos, and letters.

• Created flyers, brochures, and advertisements.

• Organized visual layout for hard-copied materials.

English Writing Tutor 5/02 - 8/03

UTA English Writing Center, Arlington, Texas

• Employed by the Student Work/ Study program.

• Explained the elements of business, technical, and academic writing styles.

• Reviewed essays, research papers, proposals, theses, and dissertations.

• Developed worksheets and instructional outlines.

• Tutored students via Online Writing Lab (OWL).

• Instructed students and school staff on computer applications.

• Held classroom tutoring workshops for up to 20 students.

Editor - Sally White and Associates 5/01 - 8/01

Sierra Staffing, Dallas, Texas

• Contracted for a temporary summer assignment.

• Editor for a group of about 15 customer service representatives for a relocating service.

• Helped to create the department style guide and proofreader’s check list used by the representatives.

• Contacted businesses and clients to verify facts and figures.

• Checked for concise writing, organization, and punctuation.

• Maintained a spreadsheet that detailed client information and services needed or provided.

• One of few people with authorization to organized files and folders within the company’s client database.

English Writing Tutor 9/00 - 1/02

Richland Community College, Dallas, Texas

• Provided private tutoring for computer applications and writing based classes.

• Proofread academic papers and advised students of editing tips.

• Generated brochures and other advertisements.

Accomplishments

President of Community College Dean’s List 1999 - 2000

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society 2000

The National Dean’s List Publication 2000 - 2001

Writing Club 2002 - 2003

The National Dean’s List Publication 2004 - 2005

Official TEKS Test Administrator 2006

College Board English Workshop 2006

Editing/ Writing Knowledge

Proofreading Business Creative Technical Research

Punctuation Grammar Associated Press

Modern Language Association

Computer Skills

MS Word MS Publisher MS PowerPoint Adobe Acrobat

References upon Request

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