March 28, 2016
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Colleen A. Carrigan</p>
<p>8218 Garland Avenue</p>
<p>Takoma Park, MD 20912</p>
<p>301-587-8960</p>
<p>colleenacarrigan@verizon.net</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Dear hiring manager,</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thank you for considering me for an editor position with EditorWorld. My qualifications for the position requirements include:</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>over 20 years of editing, writing, and publications management experience</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>a bachelor's degree in English, and a master's degree in publishing</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>experience using MS Office software to edit and track changes, and Adobe software (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, Dreamweaver) to create page layout and visuals</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>experience working with subject matter experts to write/re-write and edit content, or gather data <br /> for content</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>the ability to assess technical content and re-write and/or make recommendations for content consistency, clarity, and coherency in references, voice, and style</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>superior skills in copy editing, proofreading, and fact-checking of complex technical material, <br /> and a keen attention to detail under tight deadlines</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>the ability to successfully manage scheduling, content, and deadlines for complex projects</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>familiarity with online publishing coding using HTML and XML</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ul>
<li>project management, print production management, and quality control of electronic files.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Sincerely,</p>
<p>Colleen A. Carrigan</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>