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Shane Lewans

@shanelewans

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Passionate technical copyeditor specializing in B2B content marketing.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters creativity and collaboration, where I can leverage my editing skills to enhance content quality and drive business success.

I am a dedicated copyeditor with a strong passion for supporting businesses through professional editing services. With a background in writing, SEO, information technology, and computer science, I specialize in B2B content marketing and technical editing. My experience includes editing a wide range of written content, from blog articles to academic manuscripts, ensuring clarity, consistency, and factual correctness.

As the owner of EditRight, I have honed my skills in collaborating with clients and freelancers to create efficient workflows. I have also taken on a lead editing role within a B2B content marketing team, where I guided and trained writers and editors to enhance the quality of our content. My proficiency in AI and SEO tools has allowed me to optimize content effectively, and I am committed to continuous improvement through data annotation and model training.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Community

Current

staaake

Nov 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Coordinates and supervises in-person and virtual events for the staaake community of 4,000+ tech startup owners, influencers, and investors. Assists in moderation and administration of staaake community group chats.

Administration Virtual Events Communication

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Owner

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EditRight

Dec 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)

Edited a wide range of written content, including blog articles, case studies, whitepapers, websites, e-books, academic manuscripts, and app text. Reviewed pieces thoroughly for grammar, formatting, clarity, consistency, factual correctness, tone, and style. Used AI and SEO tools (Frase, Surfer SEO) to create and optimize content.

SEO Editing

Custodian

TELUS Spark Science Centre

Jul 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Coordinated with other custodial staff to maintain the cleanliness of the science center. Helped to create a safe environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Took part in the setup, takedown, and cleaning for in-house events.

Coordination

Event Supervisor, Event Assistant, and Relief Janitor

Medalta in the Historic Clay District

Jul 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Supervised and assisted with events held at Medalta, a national historical museum and non-profit. Ensured successful and enjoyable events by properly opening and closing the facility, supervising event staff and bartenders, and resolving issues. Proactively cleaned and maintained the facility through various custodial duties.

Maintenance Worker

ProStein Property Maintenance Ltd.

Apr 2015 - Present (10 years 2 months)

Performed lawn and street maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Responsible for transporting equipment and waste. Completed large volumes of labor-intensive work under time pressure.

Lawn Maintenance Street Maintenance

Junior Software Developer

Auto-Star Compusystems Inc.

May 2013 - Present (12 years 1 month)

Developed modules in C# for Auto-Star’s point-of-sale system. Worked with QA members to identify and resolve bugs in the software.

C++QA Point of Sale

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lethbridge

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Grade: 3.71/4.0

Undertook studies in the Computer Science program before transferring to Athabasca University. Developed foundational knowledge in computer science principles and programming.

Medicine Hat College

Diploma, Information Technology (Software and Internet Development)

Grade: With Honors

Completed a co-op diploma program with Honors, specializing in software and internet development. Acquired practical skills in software engineering, web technologies, and project development.

Athabasca University

Bachelor of Science, Computing and Information Systems

Grade: 3.9/4.0

Graduated with Great Distinction, focusing on computing and information systems. Gained comprehensive knowledge in system design, data management, and information technology principles.

University of Calgary

Professional Writing Certificate, Business and Technical Writing

Completed a specialized certificate program focusing on business and technical writing. Developed skills in creating clear, concise, and effective documentation for various professional contexts.