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1. Bridget Davis
Winchester, VA 22601 bdavisnotts@hotmail.com
Copy Editor ● Proofreader
Adaptable self-starter dedicated to continually improving skills and correcting errors with a meticulous attention to detail and a keen eye for consistency, concision, and accuracy. Willing to relocate for the right opportunity.
Performance Summary
Volunteer experience correcting and verifying text for grammar, punctuation, spelling and accuracy. Proficient in modifying content to ensure clarity and to conform to client’s editorial style guides, language, format, and voice in addition to consistently forging effective working relationships with both clients and co-workers. Goal—and deadline—oriented, with extensive experience implementing time-management to include prioritizing and handling workload independently.
Professional Competencies
Deadline Driven
Detail Oriented
Communication Skills
On-screen Editing
Hard Copy Editing
Research Skills
Mechanical Editing
Content Editing
Proofreading
Time Management
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Fast Learner
Appreciation for Learning
Customer Service
Critical Problem Solving
Organized
Adaptable
Data Entry
Strong Writing Skills
Professionalism
Professional Experience
Relevant Experience
Distributed Proofreaders—Virtual July 2014 to Present
Volunteer Proofreader
Assisting in proofreading texts by comparing scanned page images with the e-text drafts for scanning errors
Modifying scanned drafts to achieve consistency in accordance to organization’s house style
Winchester Community Mental Health Center—Winchester, VA August 2014
Volunteer Copy Editor
Editing patient handbook focusing on mechanics and language of manuscript including grammar, spelling, format, syntax, and usage. Implemented a style sheet and the use of copyediting marks
Reducing content with the intention of eliminating repetition and verbosity. Successfully downsizing document by three pages resulting in a clear, concise, and readable publication that is accessible to both patient and councilor
Applying APA style to ensure consistency and accuracy in manuscript content and formatting
General Professional Experience
Wireless Associates of Winchester—Winchester, VA Jan. 2013 to Present
Administrative Assistant

2. Administrative Assistant (continued)
Coordinating and preparing reports, evaluations, analyzing data, and maintaining recordkeeping systems
Performing general administrative duties including: photocopying, researching, mailing, data entry, editing, and filing to provide an efficient and productive work environment
Assisting in mobile device and account management through performing basic IT and account modifications according to customer requests and billing needs
Performing insightful customer service to include handling billing discrepancies and plan changes as well as acting as first point of contact and liaison between client and mobile carrier
Blue Plate Books—Winchester, VA October 2011 to December 2012
Associate
Oversaw store operations by answering customer inquiries, operating sales registers, maintaining sales-floor organization, cleanliness, as well as correct inventory placement and replenishment
Generated sales by creating and editing in-store marketing elements including displays and customer reference lists according to specific themes and seasonal trends
Repaired and researched pricing for both antiquarian and rare books according to current market standards
Books-A-Million—Winchester, VA May 2006 to July 2010
Bookseller, Co-Manager
Manage daily operations such as touring the sales floor to assist associates and customers as well as maintain a presence to decrease the potential for inventory shrink and theft
Prepare promotional and marketing materials throughout the store according to company planogram initiatives, policy, and vision in order to ensure that the store meets any budget or sales goals
Assist the general manager in recruiting, training, supervising and appraising staff
Ongoing Professional Development
Montgomery College—Montgomery County, MD June 2014
Keys to Effective Editing,
Six-week online course, Certification of Completion
Get Grants!, six-week online course May 2014
Six-week online course, Certification of Completion
Education
University of Nottingham—Nottingham, UK September 2011
MA Norse and Viking Studies, English Dept.
Sweet Briar College—Sweet Briar, VA May 2008
BA Religion
Professional Associations
American Copy Editors Society, Associate Member, 2014