Writer, Proofreader, Editor

Christina M. Shyver-Plank

Summary

I make an effort to engage in continuous growth in my skills and work as a writer, proofreader, and editor.

Experience

Aug. 2011-Present

Pursuing personal writing projects, as well as exploring other professional opportunities.

April 2010-July 2011 Clipper Magazine Mountville, PA

Position: proofreader/copywriter

Created editorial copy and proofread through all stages of production with an ability that management evaluated as having saved them thousands of dollars.

Proofread and edited direct mail marketing/digital ads, created unique editorials, devised Double Take Deals, and thought outside the box.

Feb. 2010-Mar. 2010

Pursued personal writing projects for future publication and other employment opportunities.

Jan. 2004-Jan. 2010 Cadmus Communications (Cenveo) Ephrata, PA

Position: production editor/proofreader II

Managed multiple Wiley publishing medical/technical/scientific journals for six months as a production editor:

Tracked journal articles/issues and handled communications across a global network.

Engaged in executive decision-making and quality-checked challenging data.

Most of my years were spent as a proofreader II:

Entrusted by management with special projects.

Reviewed customer manuscripts for content/style against visual guides, created and analyzed visual guides, and mentored/trained others.

Duties included all proof stages and organizing/logging out/mailing articles.

Maintained a quality-focused, conscientious, professional attitude.

Worked independently or as a team player with little or no supervision.

Recruited for business trips to Columbia, MD site to help oversee title transitions, and orchestrate visual guide development.

Developed visual guides, checked supporting data, and resolved conflicting data with research.

Entrusted to help other departments in administrative work, digital ads, and issue management.

Nov. 2003-Dec. 2003

Took time to develop personal writing projects.

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Jan. 2001-Oct. 2003 R.R. Donnelley Financial Lancaster, PA

Position: proofreader

Chosen by management as a graphics’ proofreader guru.

Proofread complex, stylized financial documents and graphics by utilizing customer specified templates, printed samples, layout coding, and personal expertise.

Reviewed financial content/style through all stages, including EDGAR, HTML, and Single Source renditions.

Sent electronic pages to customer service, mentored others, underwent rigorous training, subject to monthly audits, and completed quarterly re-certification skills.

Engaged in additional, higher-level training for two weeks in proofreading for pending promotion.

2002

Position: published author

Book Title: A Mission Of Love: Spirit Reader Louise Killinger’s Telling Story

Publisher: Publish America, Inc., Baltimore, MD

Constructed a non-fiction work requiring extensive research.

Prepared manuscript through proofreading cycles and participated in book signings.

May 2000-Jan. 2001 LCW Newsmagazine & Fly Magazine Lancaster, PA

Position: freelance writer (self-employed)

Wrote feature articles for the business-oriented publication Lancaster County Woman Newsmagazine (LCW) (Manco Group) and the entertainment-focused newsmagazine Fly Magazine (Sapphire Media).

Worked via contract and traveled locally.

Demonstrated interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.

Mar. 2000-June 2000 Elizabeth Publications, Inc. Lancaster, PA

Position: staff writer/editor

Worked as an independent staff writer and editor with an ethical framework.

Wrote articles and meticulously edited Today’s Lancaster Woman and Playgrounds Plus newsmagazines.

Did photography, traveled locally, and conducted interviews.

May 1986-March 2000 Alcoa Mill Products, Inc. Lancaster, PA

Position: relief operator/newsletter writer (Jan. 1991-Mar. 2000)

Learned teamwork in a challenging, male-dominated industry centered on aluminum mill products.

Chosen by the human resources and safety departments to help write two newsletters: The Brite Sheet and The Grape Vine.

Position: college internship in communications, editing, and writing (1994-1995)

Served in two extensive, yearlong college internships: Created/prepared a training manual for a specific technical skill set, wrote proposals for human

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resources, edited/reported for company newsletter with over 1,000 readers, updated promotional materials, prepared departmental technical reports, SOPs, and more.

Position: college summer help press operator and crane operator (May-Aug. 1986, 1987, & 1989)

Chosen by management to write for the company newsletter.

1988-1990 Quality Inn International Lancaster, PA

Position: housekeeping/assisting guests

Education

1985-1995 Millersville University Millersville, PA

Major: Philosophy Minor: English

BA, Philosophy

Acquired almost enough English credits for a second degree.

Completed a yearlong internship in communications, editing, writing, and technical writing from 1994-1995 at Alcoa Mill Products.

1981-1985 Hempfield High School Landisville, PA

Orientation: college preparatory, business, honors courses

Received 1983 Scholastic Writing Award.

Participated as 1983 staff writer/editor for H.H.S. literary magazine, Whispering Minds.

Created song lyrics used in high school concerts and weddings.

Skills

PCs and Mac, email, numerous software programs, Internet use and research.

Manuscript preparation, interviewing, editing, writing, proofreading.

2008: Provided writing/editing/proofreading services for published author Michele Livingston.

Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics, articles.

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