Highly-skilled Copy Editor with proven leadership and client management skills eager to contribute to the operations of a dynamic organization

 

 

  Over four years of experience in high-volume copy editing

  Recognized for paying impeccable attention to detail and uncovering mistakes missed by others

  Team leadership skills demonstrated by the ability to train and mentor staff to attain quality results

  Proficient in Windows XP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; strong internet researching skills

  Basic Macromedia Dreamweaver, Photoshop and HTML knowledge

  Conversational Spanish

 

 

Editorial Supervisor, GLOBENEWSWIRE, Los Angeles, CA                                 Jun. 2007 C Nov. 2010  

  Ensured accurate copy while editing press releases for a variety of industries (primarily financial based materials)

  Built a strong editorial team by successfully managing six staff members and training all new hires

  Improved work processes by collaborating with Editorial Manager to review and implement changes to policies where applicable

  Maintained customer satisfaction by effectively troubleshooting and resolving client issues

  Received CEO Award for playing an instrumental role in the production and testing of a new editorial platform which increased the processing speed of releases by several minutes per page

 

Editor, PR NEWSWIRE, Los Angeles, CA                                                              Jan. 2006 C May 2007

  Efficiently copy edited over 100 diverse press releases per month, ranging from public company s earnings to entertainment releases

  Promoted from Assistant Editor to Editor within 10 months due to outstanding job performance

  Recognized for maintaining error free editor status for seven consecutive months

  Uncovered nearly 500 errors on releases (improper grammar, spelling, fact checking and so forth)

 

Manager/Ass t Manager, THE COFFEE BEAN & TEA LEAF, Los Angeles, CA       Aug. 2001 C Dec. 2005

  Ensured profitability, customer satisfaction and productivity while overseeing full-scope responsibilities for recruiting, training and managing over 50 employees

  Created a highly effective public relations culture in a customer focused business which improved employee morale and generated nearly $60,000 in monthly sales

 

Public Relations Intern, BENDER/HELPER IMPACT, Los Angeles, CA                  Feb. 2003 C May 2003

  Supported the Entertainment Department in a mid-sized PR firm by conducting internet research using various sources, including Bacon s, Yahoo and IMDB

  Developed media lists using Microsoft Excel and organized press kits

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles, CA                                                   May 2003

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (INSERT TITLE OF ACTUAL TARGET POSITION) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include numerous years of success copy editing press releases for a wide variety of industries. I have a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines and am recognized for my ability to catch mistakes that others would overlook. As a supervisor, I excel at building strong teams by effectively managing differing personalities and fostering a respectful yet fun work environment. I offer dynamic communication and interpersonal relationship skills and am highly effective in planning and coordinating workflow while managing my time to maximize productivity and efficiency.

 

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

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