SUMMARY
Copyediting, proofreading, electronic editing, fact-checking, permissions, and writing. Over seven years of experience with publishing, new-media, and agency projects. Proficient in AMA, Chicago, and AP styles, knowledgeable about FDA guidelines, familiar with clients' medical/legal/regulatory approval processes, skilled in health literacy, and adept at revising copy to make it patient-friendly.

THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES
Cardiovascular, gastroenterology, mental health, metabolic disorders, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, pain management, pulmonary, reproductive health, and women's health.

FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Copy Editor, 2004–Present
Editing for health care communication companies, advertising agencies, and Web clients, including:

STAFF POSITIONS
Senior Editor, 2007–2008, HealthEd, Clark, NJ
Copyedited, styled, and fact-checked promotional and educational materials from manuscript through prepress production stages for this patient education company. Worked closely with writers and health educators to resolve content and referencing issues. Evaluated materials to distinguish whether permissions were required, researched reference citations and copyright holders, and obtained written permissions.

Editor, 2003–2004, CDM Princeton, Princeton, NJ
As lead editor for three products, managed copywriting projects for pharmaceutical advertising agency. Copyedited, styled, and fact-checked a variety of promotional and educational materials from manuscript through prepress production stages. Worked closely with writers to resolve content and referencing issues. Assisted supervisor in managing freelancers. Created and maintained comprehensive custom style manuals.

Proofreader, 2002–2003, Baxter Healthcare, New Providence, NJ
Proofread package inserts, labels, and cartons for pharmaceutical company. Checked for style, consistency, grammar, punctuation, and format. Queried inconsistencies, reviewed proofs, and worked with art director to ensure accuracy, clarity, and appeal.

SOFTWARE
Acrobat Pro, Excel, HTML, InCopy, InDesign, PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, Word

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA)

EDUCATION
B.A., Communications, Writing concentration, Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ


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