Sandra Blum
@sandrablum
Editor and proofreader specializing in marketing content, SEO, and AP-style accuracy.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m a detail-driven editor and proofreader with an English (Creative Writing) background, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I help organizations publish clear, polished content that’s ready for customers, schools, and regulated industries.
In my current Editor role, I edit and proofread web copy, emails, brochures, promotional materials, and social content—while researching and applying SEO practices to improve online searchability. I also build editorial workflows like monthly social media calendars and consistently maintain high-quality messaging.
Previously, I supported large, multi-unit marketing operations at Medtronic—copyediting to AP style across blog posts, scripts, white papers, and more—using tools like WorkFront and standardized QA processes. I also bring accessibility and compliance experience from Quality Assurance and 508 specialization, along with proven content leadership through roles as Content Manager & Editor.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Editor
Strategar
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Edited and proofread website content and marketing materials, including PDFs, emails, and event banners, for multiple organizations. Wrote informational brochures, researched SEO practices, and created a monthly social media calendar.
Crew Chief
Wonder Theatre
Apr 2017 - Present (9 years 3 months)
Served as Crew Chief for Wonder Theatre.
Edited and proofread marketing materials across multiple Medtronic business units, following AP style. Used Workfront to manage tasks and improved online searchability using SEO.
Editor
IgniteLocal
Oct 2022 - May 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Coordinated with writers to edit and publish monthly marketing blogs for 20+ clients. Used WordPress to copyedit and publish blogs following AP style, and implemented SEO practices.
Content Manager & Editor
Outlook Amusements
May 2019 - Mar 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Edited and proofread marketing content across multiple brands, managed content calendars, and assisted with customer-facing newsletter copy. Authored 40+ pieces in under three years, developed a grammar/copywriting style guide, and created quality assurance and proofreading SOPs.
Social Media Director
Summer of Service San Antonio
Nov 2016 - Oct 2019 (2 years 11 months)
Served as Social Media Director for Summer of Service San Antonio.
Editor & Quality Assurance Specialist
NNOVE, LLC
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)
Served as the sole proofreader on multiple simultaneous projects for corporate and government customers. Proofread and corrected internal and customer-facing documents, including government contracts and Microsoft Office files.
Content Writer Intern
Public Alliance
Aug 2018 - Jun 2019 (10 months)
Composed content for customer projects using research and information provided by subject matter experts.
Handled phone calls from customers regarding technological setup issues and entered customer request and task completion forms for individual calls.
Quality Assurance & 508 Specialist
Coley & Associates
Apr 2014 - May 2018 (4 years 1 month)
Reviewed websites, educational software, PDFs, and document formats for accessibility (Section 508). Copyedited and published blogs in WordPress, proofread customer-facing documents and government contracts, and implemented SEO practices.
Quality Assurance and Proofreader
Saint Joseph's College Writing Clinic
Aug 2009 - May 2010 (9 months)
Proofread student papers and coached students on reviewing their own work and incorporating teacher feedback. Assisted students with proper citing of sources and building bibliographies using AMA, Chicago Manual Style, and APA.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Saint Joseph’s College
Bachelor of Arts, English (Creative Writing)
Graduated magna cum laude with a major in English (Creative Writing) and a minor in History.
University of New England (UNE)
Social Media Marketing Certification, Social Media Marketing
2012 -
Completed a Social Media Marketing certification through UNE/Instant E-Training.
Availability
Location
ZimbabweAuthorized to work in
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