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Judy Nevard

@judynevard

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Experienced proofreader and copy editor skilled in diverse publishing projects.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek editorial roles where I can apply meticulous proofreading and editing across print and digital projects, collaborate with teams, and manage client-focused production under deadlines.

I am a seasoned proofreader and copy editor with decades of experience across books, magazines, financial and medical publications, websites, proposals, RFPs, and marketing materials. I consistently meet deadlines, work independently or collaboratively, and have managed client relationships and production coordination for agencies and freelancers.

My background includes long-term freelance work and roles supervising staff and vendor coordination, with deep familiarity with proof stages from manuscript to PDFs and printers' proofs. I bring strong attention to detail, expertise in major style guides, and proficiency with PDF editing and editorial markup workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Proofreader

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Self Employed

Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Provide freelance proofreading and copy editing for websites, financial journals, university and hospital publications, books, proposals, and advertising, meeting tight deadlines and client specifications.

Proofreading Copy Editing Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Word Track Changes AP Style PowerPoint

Senior Proofreader

The Harty Press

Jan 2005 - Dec 2020 (15 years 11 months)

Managed proofreading and editing from manuscript to PDF for websites, financial journals, and institutional publications while coordinating directly with clients and senior staff to ensure specification compliance.

Proofreading Copy Editing Client Communication Quality Assurance Microsoft Word

Proofreader

The Creative Group

Jan 2002 - Dec 2005 (3 years 11 months)

Freelance proofreading and editing for corporate clients, including advertising, pharmaceutical/medical materials in AMA style, web content, video scripts, and presentation materials.

Proofreading Video Scripts PowerPoint

Proofreader & Client Services Manager

One On One Advertising

Jan 1987 - Dec 2002 (15 years 11 months)

Proofread advertising materials, supervised staff, coordinated with printers and vendors, and managed client relations to ensure projects met specifications and deadlines.

Proofreading Team Supervision Vendor Management Client Management Quality Control

Freelance Proofreader

Various Publishers

Jan 1980 - Dec 1986 (6 years 11 months)

Provided freelance proofreading for magazines, books, encyclopedias, and catalogues for multiple publishers, ensuring editorial accuracy and continuity across publications.

Proofreading Editorial Continuity Magazine Proofing Catalog Proofing APA Chicago Familiarity Attention To Detail