Copy Editor

SCOTT WHITENER

Writer – Copy Editor – Content Developer

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Writer/Editor for web content, internal corporate communications

• Copy editing and proofreading for both print and online media

• Work independently or as part of a team to accomplish company objectives

• Quick learner who will grasp and apply new ideas and concepts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Copy Editor – RVA Magazine, Richmond, VA

• Edited and tightened wordy prose, smoothed awkward transitions and performed extensive rewriting and proofreading of all articles for the magazine.

• Reported on local music, art, political commentaries and independent film coverage.

• Proofread all written material for errors in grammar, spelling, usage and style as the final stop before the issue went to print.

• Fact-checked to ensure that all information was up-to-date and any questionable facts or details had been confirmed.

2006 - Current

Leasing Consultant – Genesis Properties Inc.

• Operations: Developed many tools of apartment sales and leasing, including showing apartments to potential tenants and facilitating the entire sales process, handling leasing and closing functions, resolving complaints and on-site incidents, maintaining tenant relations, overseeing delinquent and problem accounts and managing all aspects of the office in conjunction with our property manager.

• Sales: Fostered vital relationships with prospective tenants, informing them of apartment availability and special deals, to propel sales in this extremely competitive industry.

• Administration: Handled diverse administrative activities and cultivated rich relationships with tenants, leading to referrals and lease renewals.

2010 – 2011

Online Editor – Outside.In Inc, Brooklyn, NY

• Wrote and edited articles for publication on the website.

• Reviewed and copy edited/proofread for errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax, making appropriate corrections.

• Rewrote copy as necessary to clarify meaning and improve structure.

• Researched, reviewed, edited, updated and added online content.

2007 – 2009

Intern Writer/Reporter – Style Weekly, Richmond, VA

• Wrote articles and covered a variety of writing assignments.

• Monitored industry news on the mortgage crisis.

• Assisted with editorial functions, including final editing.

• Researched and fact-checked information prior to publication.

• Compiled news clips and selected contributions for the Style Weekly 25th Anniversary Issue.

2006-2007

Volunteer – El Salvador Mission Trip

• Project and program support: Repaired and painted an orphanage, met with young gang members to discuss their situation and offer advice and guidance, delivered medical supplies, conducted programs for the children in the orphanage.

July 2005

SKILLS

AP AND CHICAGO MANUAL STYLE • MICROSOFT OFFICE • PC AND APPLE SYSTEMS • INDESIGN • DREAMWEAVER

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA 2005

Writing samples and references furnished upon request.

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