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Editor

Seasoned writer, artist, and qualified editor with 10+ years experience working in professional, educational, and creative fields with strong environmental awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively, and the ability to find innovative solutions.

Observed, received, and obtained information from all relevant sources. Kept up-to-date technically and applied these skills to new knowledge on the job. Worked closely with the senior editor of the journal. 
•	Prepared, rewrote and edited copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
•	Verified facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
•	Read copy or proof to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation, and syntax, and format for APA.
•	Reviewed and approved proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
•	Supervised and coordinated work of reporters and other editors.
•	Planned the contents of publications according to the publication's style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
•	Read, evaluated, and edited manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and conferred with authors regarding changes in content, style or organization, or publication.
•	Allocated print space for story text, photos, and illustrations according to space parameters and copy significance, using knowledge of layout principles.

I paint skateboards with a variety of images in a number of different styles for purchase online and in person.  Currently, I have displayed my creations at two galleries where I was the headlining artist.

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Worked closely with graduate students in academic trouble based on referrals by their professors in order to boost the grades on their papers.
• Helped students build manageable theses that were supported by cohesive claims, sturdy topic sentences, a solid structure and legitimate evidence.
• Aided students in creating outlines for their papers in order to keep coherency of ideas.
• Reviewed papers with students for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Advised students on APA style and format.
• Collaborated with USC School of Social Work Student Services, professors and other tutors to better understand both the assignments and the specific areas of focus to work on for each student.

Copy Editor/Writer

Published my first novel, Mesquite (Createspace/Amazon, 2010).

Published Author - Mesquite

I have been freelancing for various companies and organizations.  I worked with Vital Research updating their website.  I recently traveled to Vietnam and Malaysia with a USC study group as a writer and photographer.  Currently, I am editing a short promotional movie for USC.

Writer, Editor, Film Editor and Photographer

Worked closely with the Vice President of the district to research, write and edit accreditation reports, academic studies and press releases.  
•	Collaborated with Southwest College administrators to write and edit accreditation Self Study.  
•	Researched and wrote reports on the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) sanctions of California community colleges that were presented to Sacramento officials.
•	Created press releases for various Los Angeles Community College District accomplishments.
•	Assisted arranging and documenting campus-wide events for administrators and professors.
•	Edited internal documents for content, grammar and spelling.

Professional Expert

Covered and photographed the APRISE Study Tour of Vietnam and Malaysia. Created and wrote daily updates for a tour blog.

Writer/Photographer

Taught a five-week, daily Journalism course to more than 50 college-bound, high school students.  
•	Created an introductory journalism course with a detailed syllabus.  
•	Organized and managed two, two-hour classes that included lessons, discussions, in-class writing assignments, homework and documentary film viewings.
•	Awarded “Coolest Teacher” by students and staff.

Adjunct Professor

Worked closely with USC administration and surrounding neighborhood leaders to provide content for two publications.  
•	Wrote weekly articles about USC engagement in local communities specifically in education and charity.  
•	Continuously wrote and edited content for Master Plan home page and made daily updates to website.
•	Created biographies for board members of Master Plan committees.
•	Generated FAQ’s and glossary terms for website.  
•	Assisted in organizing and participated in campus-wide and neighborhood-wide focus groups.
•	Edited internal campus documents for content, grammar and spelling.  
•	Permanent member of a variety of boards both internal and external that deal with issues of university development, neighborhood involvement and student behavior.

Writer/Editor

Handled a wide range of duties that helped put the publication together each week.  
•	Conducted interviews with state, national and local politicians, and wrote stories about Westside interests.  
•	Responsible for section layout each week; wrote captions for photos.
•	Edited stories for content, grammar and spelling.
•	In control of the sports and calendar sections and managed a handful of writers.
•	Accountable for acquiring advertisers to purchase space in the publication.

Writer, Editor, Layout Specialist

Writer

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