Hello,<br /><br />I'm writing today to inquire about working for Editor World. My attention to detail, ability to meet competing daily deadlines, and understanding of web-based publishing tools make me an excellent candidate for this position.<br /><br />Having spent many years in ad/marketing agency environments, I've developed unflappable prowess when it comes to producing flawless content while constantly re-prioritizing tasks at hand. Furthermore, working on integrated teams, the feedback comes from all directions, and more often than not, all at once. Taking direction with a grain of salt, and then turning around world-class revised writing in no time, is my specialty.<br /><br />While the vast majority of my experience, as you can see from my resume, is in specialized marketing, much of it has been directed at consumers (high tech, food/beverage, electronics, games, travel, finance). In addition, I spent two years ghostwriting lifestyle articles for a San Francisco Chronicle reporter. Those samples are available upon request. I am also adept at academic writing, book-form manuscripts, and presentations.<br /><br />My coursework at Cornell outside of my science major was absolutely focused on English and Communications. I completed two 20-plus concentrations each in English Literature and Communications Arts (regarding the latter: an emphasis on writing, editing, and redrafting).<br /><br />With over 20 years of experience editing, proofreading, and researching, I would be a valuable member of your team. I catch the trickiest of hidden syntax problems, am a grammar/spelling fanatic, and wield formidable "needle in a haystack" research savvy. Maintaining an established voice and style while elevating quality on the roughest of drafts comes second nature to me. And when I'm under the gun, those skills sharpen and strengthen!<br /><br />Above all, I am adept at remote work and the associated strategies/skills one must form to succeed as a remote member of any team. The work I did for Pereira O'Dell from 2009 to 2011, was completely remote, as is my current position with Carling in San Diego. To that end, my e-mail communication is succinct, diplomatic, dynamic, and exceedingly punctual.<br /><br />Let's please chat at your convenience so we can discuss my qualifications in more detail. Thanks in advance and have a great week!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Pat<br />________________________<br /><br /><br /><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><br /><br /> Excellent, thorough, dependable skills&ndash;editing/proofing, fact checking, supervision/mentoring&ndash;complemented by 15-plus years spent providing quality control and content guidance for diverse integrated marketing teams (web, print, multimedia, and outdoor, for DTC and DTP). My project management savvy approach combines with flexible, diplomatic interpersonal skills (team glue). Met deadlines, excellent content, happy clients.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:</strong><br /><br /><strong>Editor / Proofreader / Quality Assurance</strong><br /> I have worked in several freelance, contract, and long-term roles (all San Francisco with exception of first four items):<br /> <br /> -Carling Communications, San Diego, CA (copyediting and fact checking for derm and ophth clients): 3/14-present<br /><br /> -JUICE Pharma Worldwide, New York, NY (copyediting and proofreading for Novartis and Bristol-Myers Squibb): 1/16<br /> <br />-Ogilvy Healthworld, New York, NY (copyediting and fact checking for Pfizer and Genentech): 8/15-10/15<br /><br />-Bayer Diabetes Care, Tarrytown, NY (device user guides and packaging for blood glucose testing supplies): 7/11-12/11<br /> <br />-Pereira O&rsquo;Dell (print and web for Corona, U. of Phoenix, Muscle Milk, Cheesecake Factory): 1/09-3/11<br /> <br />-Loomis Group (Conceptus&rsquo;s Essure device print and web, Fresenius Medical Care&rsquo;s nephrology education <br />and planning/policy print and web, Zephyr Ventilation print, Cisco Systems print and web): 6/08-12/08<br /> <br />-Publicis Modem (print and web for Amgen&rsquo;s Enbrel, LG Electronics, Wells Fargo, Hewlett Packard): 6/07-11/07<br /> <br />-Eveo (web and e-based patient and professional education for clients Genentech, Alcon, Elan, Organon): 2/07-6/07<br /> <br />-WestEd (test items for Kansas State Dept. of Education): 1/05-9/05<br /> <br />-Kessler Pacific (print and direct mail for VISA): 10/04-1/05<br /> <br />-GAP (print advertising and in-store collateral): 9/04-12/04<br /> <br />-Euro RSCG (print and web for Wells Fargo): 1/04-12/04<br /> <br />-DraftFCB (print and web for Levi&rsquo;s Dockers, Blue Shield of California, and Taco Bell): 11/03-11/04<br /><br /><br /><strong>Managing Editor, Scout Marketing, San Diego, December 2012-February 2014</strong><br />Managed editorial/content considerations and copyedit/proof staffing for an ad agency that produces print and digital work out of three offices: San Diego, Atlanta, and Chicago. In addition to overseeing copyedit/proof, fully integrated into workflow as a dedicated editor on multiple deadline-intensive accounts: Lundbeck (2 products), Depomed, Jazz, BMS, plus backup on Atlanta-based consumer and B2B clients. Edited and cross-functionally managed content on new biz and outward-facing agency collateral.<br /><br /><strong>Medical Editor, Medsn/Indegene, Los Angeles, January 2006-December 2006</strong><br />Edited PhDs medical writing for MDs as part of integrated marketing team. Collaborated with Medical Directors/Writers on direct-to-professional and direct-to-consumer websites, Flash modules, and print collateral for medical education clients Bayer, Biogen, Amgen, Ortho-McNeil. Ran editorial operations for West Coast office as company began to operate on 24/7 model in collaboration with Bangalore office. Supervised Bangalore/freelance editorial.<br /> <br /><strong>Senior Editor, FCB HealthCare West, San Francisco, October 2001-September 2003</strong><br />Supervised print, web, and direct mail editorial: Rx products, packaging, and medical devices for clients Amgen, Cyberonics, Gore, InterMune, Medtronic. Assisted PMs in routing jobs and ensuring that account/creative staff followed established processes. Served as marketing research associate for writing/scientific services staff, providing microfocused data and pub reports with little lead time. Supervised freelance editors and proofreaders.<br /><br /><strong>Medical Editor, Cline, Davis &amp; Mann, New York City, April 2000-May 2001</strong><br />Managed all editorial processes and contributed to marketing services for each print advertising piece and packaging element produced for agency&rsquo;s new client, Novartis. Provided backup on full range of Pfizer Rx products (~12). Liaisoned between account/ creative staff and research vendors. Monitored all creative to ensure final product met agency standards. <br /><br /><strong>Manager of Advertising Production, Rent.net (now Move.com), San Francisco, June 1997-July 1999</strong><br />Supervised programming/graphics optimization staff for largest portion of website, a rental guide with over 15,000 apartment complexes online. In a little more than 18 months, rose from entry level to a position where only 9 of 115 staffers had seniority. Collaborated with Operations Director to administrate a database which drove production, billing, and usage reports.<br /><br /><strong>Editor/Proofreader, Saatchi &amp; Saatchi/San Francisco, March 1996-June 1997</strong><br />Responsible for ensuring typographical, grammatical, and legal considerations for all print advertising/packaging for clients Hewlett-Packard, Kikkoman, Broderbund, CNET. Involved in entire print process from genesis of ideas to approval of pre-press proofs. Suggested changes to writers to improve clarity and strengthen advertising campaign messages.
<p><strong>EDUCATION:</strong></p>
<p><strong>B.S., Cornell University.&nbsp; </strong>Finished Environmental Science degree in 7 semesters along with two concentrations: English Literature and Communication Arts</p>
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