Resume

Experience

Technical Editor, Plante Moran

July 2023 - Present

Responsible for proofreading, editing, and footing complex financial statements and reports in a fast-paced environment. Checked for accurate use of generally accepted accounting rules, grammar, and language, focusing on all content and formatting. Consulted with partners, managers, and staff to resolve footing and wording problems within documents.

Editor, American Concrete Institute

January 2022 - July 2023

In charge of compiling and editing content for product and news departments in the company's print magazine, Concrete International. Took local and worldwide solicitations about new products, news, or advancements in the industry to gather content to meet monthly deadlines.

Editor, Sunshine Behavioral Health

September 2021 – January 2022

Evaluated, proofread, and edited copy before it was posted on the Sunshine Behavioral Health website and blog. Researched and wrote scientific articles for drug, addiction, and recovery content while keeping SEO rankings and exposure in mind. Wrote news releases for appropriate events within the company (e.g., new rehab center opening).

Editor/Writer, The Current

August 2019 – December 2019

The Current is a student-run publication in East Lansing that targets printed magazines and online blogs to the millennials in the area. For The Current’s blog, I participated in pitch meetings and wrote articles. For the print edition, I worked on marketing and distribution, coordinated a launch party, wrote articles, and edited the magazine.

Education

Michigan State University, bachelor of arts in professional writing

GPA: 3.7/4.0

Related Coursework: 

  • Publication Workshop
  • Publication Management
  • Grammar and Editing
  • Rhetoric and Cultures
  • Design of Print and Digital Documents

Michigan State University, minor in public relations

GPA: 3.7/4.0

Related Coursework: 

  • Methods of Communication Inquiry
  • Public Relations Techniques
  • Strategy & Ethics
  • Writing for Public Relations

Skills

  • Interpersonal communication
  • Able to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
  • Proficient editing and revising ability
  • Passionate and creative
  • Problem-solving
  • Work ethic
  • Attention to detail
  • Organized