Proofreader

David Hunter

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Canyon Country, CA 91387

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Objective

A position in which I can apply my expertise in editing, proofreading, or writing

Qualifications

More than 20 years’ experience in professional editing, proofreading, and writing

Experience editing, proofreading, and copywriting a wide range of projects: annual reports, brochures, newsletters, ads, legal exhibits, catalogs, web sites, audits, appraisals, etc.

Writer of articles on a diversity of subjects, including sports, legal matters, marketing, design, agriculture, sports, politics, etc.

Thorough knowledge of Chicago Manual of Style, AP Stylebook, Elements of Style, and other style guides

Education

M.A. in Magazine Journalism from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY

B.A. in Journalism from Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Most Relevant Work Experience

Copy Editor, TrialGraphix, Los Angeles, CA (August 2002 to May 2006) -- Edited and proofread courtroom exhibits and trial consultants’ documents. Wrote and edited numerous articles for legal publications.

Editor/Proofreader/Copywriter, Rothstein & Memsic, Hollywood, CA (January 1994 to July 2002) -- Edited and proofread annual reports, brochures, corporate collateral, web sites, ads, and many other kinds of written materials. Award-winning copywriter of ads, brochures, catalog copy, etc. Wrote articles for magazines.

Other Experience

Worked five years for several Big Six accounting firms, editing annual reports, audits, and appraisals

Employed several years as a reporter and sportswriter for daily and weekly newspapers in upstate NY

Served two years in the Peace Corps in Dominica, West Indies as information officer, writing and editing articles and a monthly newsletter; also wrote and hosted radio show

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