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Skills

  • Security systems
  • Communications
  • Advanced copyediting and proofreading
  • CMS management (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Administrative support
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Superior copywriting and editing skills
  • Effective client communication
  • Digital content marketing alignment
  • Metric online platforms expertise

Work Experiences

  • Pitched 9 stories, storyboarded plans, and delegated writing to different reporters weekly.
  • Finished standard of project, which resulted in system.
  • Co-founded an editorial training program certified by Scrum Master, increasing internal promotions in the editorial department by 61% annually.
  • Achieved a 62% increase in customer satisfaction surveys.
  • Collaborated with IT to implement a new CMS platform, reducing total page load times by 51% across 12 webpages.
  • Learned budget management and strategic planning to help with office needs.
  • Awarded Employee of the Year in 2017 for consistently maintaining the highest editorial standards while reducing errors across platforms by 38%.
  • Achieved improvements within 2023.
  • Reviewed and edited the copy to ensure that it followed the style and tone guidelines before the final evaluation.
  • Consulted with upper management on shifting trends in digital media, successfully pivoting the editorial strategy to meet changing audience demands.

Summaries

  • Achieved engagement growth of 25% over 12 months.
  • Achieved 52% growth in readership during 2018.
  • Delivered consistent framework while demonstrating in-depth knowledge of risk assessment.
  • Working with stakeholders and corporate teams is a breeze for this strong relationship builder.
  • Achieved 19% year-over-year growth in audience.
  • With 9 years of progressive standard experience and Miscellaneous PMP, astute managing editor
  • Achieved 15% engagement growth in 11 months.
  • Head Editor is a hardworking and dependable Head Editor who excels at performance reporting and team leadership.
  • Student pursuing a Miscellaneous degree who is eager to contribute developed knowledge in the role of Head Editor.
  • Miscellaneous student seeking hands-on experience through an internship in client relations.

Accomplishments

  • Played an instrumental role in expanding the reach of multilingual content, helping the publication enter metric and increase international readership by 40%.
  • Led the charge in expanding the publication's presence on social platforms, realizing a 21% follower increase on Microsoft Excel during 2021.
  • Drove the execution of a multi-phase rebranding campaign, resulting in a 15% increase in publication visibility and Excellence Award recognition.
  • Negotiated favorable freelance contracts, which reduced per-article costs by 33% while maintaining high editorial standards.
  • Established cross-functional KPIs and communication channels, improving project delivery times for editorial content by 60%.
  • Developed a user-focused content distribution strategy aligned with current market trends, leading to a 50% increase in digital subscription rates.
  • Managed and trained a team of 6 editors and writers, ensuring delivery of high-quality content that met company performance benchmarks.
  • Implemented and refined SEO techniques that secured top search result rankings for key articles, improving organic traffic by 19% YoY.
  • Revised and optimized existing editorial workflow processes, cutting down editing cycles by 26% and improving publication frequency by 14 additional articles/month.
  • Delivered SAP-backed content strategies adjusted for algorithm changes, maintaining top positions in SERPs and increasing organic traffic by 77% year-over-year.

Affiliations

  • Executive Council Member, Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) – Participated in annual meetings to enhance editorial strategies and networking opportunities.
  • Certified Trainer, American Copy Editors Society (ACES) – Provided specialized training to up-and-coming editors on contemporary copyediting techniques.
  • Contributor, Magazine Publishers Association (MPA) – Regularly submitted insights related to editorial leadership, magazine growth strategies, and content monetization.
  • Advisory Consultant, Proofreaders and Editors Network Austin – Provided insights into best practices in proofreading processes and stylistic guideline adherence.
  • Contributor, National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) – Volunteered as an advisor for aspiring high school and college editors to help hone their craft in journalism.
  • Affiliate, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) – Focused on refining editorial strategies aimed at improving organizational communication.
  • Member, International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) – Advocated for the integration of EPUB standards into editorial content management systems to improve digital distribution.
  • Speaker, Content Marketing World Conference – Presented best practices in aligning editorial content with overall brand storytelling and revenue-focused strategies.
  • Collaborator, Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) – Engaged in skill-sharing forums and workshops on improving editing processes and language consistency.
  • Member, Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) – Participated in specialized training sessions focused on fact-checking and investigative editing methodologies.

Certifications

  • Content Strategy & Editorial Planning Certificate by SAP
  • Advanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialization by Lakeside Partners
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certificate in Professional Content Governance by method
  • Technical Writing and Advanced Editing Certification from framework
  • Certified Editorial Manager (CEM) by framework
  • Apple Certified Associate (ACA)
  • American Academy of Financial Management (AAFM)
  • Certified Expert in Editorial Product Management by Harbor & Co.
  • CompTIA Network+

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