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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Editor
Karo Group, Calgary
2009–present
- edit and proofread clients’ annual reports, ads, web content, e-newsletters, direct mail and other communications pieces
- edit, proofread and/or write Karo’s blog posts, staff bios, case studies and e-newsletters
- ensure, in all cases, that content aligns with brand voice, standards and style and that relevant legal requirements are met
Self-employed, Calgary
1997–2006, 2008–present
- edit, proofread and/or write web content, direct mail, books and magazines for clients in the advertising and communications, corporate, publishing and non-profit sectors
- deliver high-quality work on time and budget while coordinating many projects and schedules
- manage a bustling, successful business based primarily on repeat clients and referrals
Editor
Veer Incorporated, Calgary
2006–2008
- edited, proofread and/or wrote marketing communications — web content, e-mails, catalogues and ads — ensuring on-brand pieces that achieved marketing objectives
- collaborated with creative and marketing teams to deliver consistent, engaging brand messaging on all customer-facing content
- acted as brand steward in broader respects, including overall customer experience and contractual considerations
- liaised with legal team on copyright and trademark issues and maintained editorial style guide and trademark/copyright guidelines
Marketing Editor
SMART Technologies Inc., Calgary
2001–2002
- coached marketing writers of all abilities
- improved content standards by developing editorial and trademark guidelines
- edited print and online marketing and technical materials
Managing Editor, Production & Permissions Editor, Publisher's Assistant
Kids Can Press Ltd., Toronto
1990–1997 (3 years as production editor, 3 as managing)
- created and managed schedules for up to 75 books
- coordinated production, editorial and design staff
- oversaw editorial production for projects with contract editors
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