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K J

@kj01

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Detail-oriented copy editor and proofreader with strong editorial skills.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values creativity and collaboration, offering opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated copy editor and proofreader with extensive experience in ensuring editorial consistency and clarity across various publications. Currently, I work with the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), where I maintain the voice and tone of our materials, collaborating closely with C-suite executives to finalize content for our internal newsletter. My role involves not only editing but also graphic design using Adobe Illustrator to enhance our publications.

Previously, I served as a Writer-Editor for the Office of Inspector General, where I developed the first-ever OIG Writing Style Guide, training over 30 staff members on best practices. My experience also includes copywriting for Ideas United, where I crafted engaging content for social media and commercials, leveraging SEO to boost campaign performance. I have a proven track record of managing editorial projects and enhancing audience engagement through strategic content development.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Copy Editor/Proofreader

Current

American Dental Education Association (ADEA)

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Ensured consistent voice and tone (AP Style) across ADEA publications by copy editing/proofreading emails, marketing materials, agendas, letters, and PowerPoint presentations; served as style resource for ADEA staff. Solicited contributions to the ADEA Board Brief, a first-of-its-kind internal newsletter for the ADEA Board of Directors; copy edited/proofread submissions and collaborated with C-sui

AP Style Copy Editing Proofreading Adobe Illustrator Newsletter Development PowerPoint

Writer-Editor

DC Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Developed the first-ever OIG Writing Style Guide to ensure editorial consistency across government reports, memos, and internal briefings; developed presentations to train over 30 OIG staff members on the Style Guide. Collaborated with D.C. Inspector General and OIG writers/researchers to develop a strong understanding of OIG style and instill storytelling principles – problem, strategy, solution,

Style Guide Memos Training Development Writing Best Practices Collaboration

Copywriter

Ideas United

Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)

Wrote copy/scripts for social media posts, pitch decks, newsletters, sizzle reels, and TV/radio commercials, most notably the action movie trailer for Realtor.com’s “We Bought a House!” promotion. Leveraged search engine optimization (SEO) to drive the social media campaign for Science Gallery Atlanta’s Hooked exhibit, drawing considerable traffic to the website Ideas United created for the campai

Commercial Copywriting Social Media Marketing SEO Performance Metrics Commercials

Project Manager/Editor

The Free Speech Project, Georgetown University

Jul 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)

Developed and managed editorial calendar to track status of 10-15 weekly assigned articles (over 400 in total) written by a team of 10 student researchers. Leveraged Google Analytics to monitor website traffic, social media engagement, and other performance metrics; incorporated findings into annual grant proposal submitted to our sponsors. Conceptualized and drafted social media content, tripling

Google Analytics Website Traffic Monitoring Event Planning Project Management Team Leadership

Junior Writer

Urban Institute

Oct 2016 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Scheduled, drafted, and edited 20+ newsletters (weekly, biweekly, monthly) on various social and economic policy topics. Developed and managed editorial calendar to track newsletters, using Salesforce analytics to monitor user traffic trends. Collaborated with researchers to ghost write blog posts and draft abstracts for research reports.

Newsletter Development Salesforce Reporting Traffic Trends Blog Research Report Abstracts Editing