Adam Bois
@adambois
Meticulous editor and proofreader specializing in clarity, accuracy, and style across corporate, academic, and legal publications.
What I'm looking for
I am a meticulous editor and proofreader with extensive experience refining corporate, academic, legal, and creative materials to improve clarity, accuracy, and reader engagement.
Over more than a decade I have served as an editorial associate and freelance consultant, applying Chicago, AP, MLA, and APA style guides to textbooks, reports, marketing collateral, novels, municipal legal documents, and training materials, and achieving an exceptional accuracy record.
I deliver fast, reliable project turnaround, offer strategic content recommendations, and collaborate closely with authors and teams to enhance tone, flow, and readability while ensuring strict adherence to style and publishing standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Editorial Associate
Cambium Assessment, Inc.
Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 2 months)
Edits and proofreads reports, training resources, manuals, and presentations to ensure accuracy, clarity, and adherence to the Chicago Manual of Style; maintained exceptional accuracy with only four missed errors over seven years and consistently met tight deadlines.
Freelance Copy Editor
Bois Proofreading
Jan 2011 - Dec 2024 (13 years 11 months)
Provided copyediting and proofreading for novels, journals, educational materials, and marketing content using Chicago, AP, MLA, and APA styles; improved clarity and flow for clients leading to repeat business and positive feedback.
Copy Editor
Tufts Health Plan
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Reviewed and corrected marketing and internal materials for spelling, grammar, and formatting while verifying copayment and benefits accuracy; delivered fast, precise edits and produced detailed dossiers on provider networks.
Ensured accuracy and consistency in college textbooks by verifying copyrights, ISBNs, and sourced content, building a reputation for meticulous attention to detail.
Proofreader
Municipal Code Corporation
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year 11 months)
Optimized proofreading workflows for municipal legal publications, maintained strict formatting standards, and accurately reconciled enacted bill texts with new law book pages to eliminate discrepancies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, providing quantitative and analytical foundations applicable to editorial and proofreading work.
Availability
Location
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Website
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