My 20-year career of contributing to the creative side of advertising, marketing and publishing...in a nutshell! If there's a project (big or small, short-term or long-term) on your horizon that requires: a) ...the discerning eye of a friendly proofreader. b) ...some wording that could use some sprucing up by a copy editor. c) ...creative writing assistance. d) ...all of the above. Please don't hesitate to contact me!

1. Direct: 248.895.0252 Email: kvenditti@gmail.com
Kara B. Venditti
● Proofreading | Editing | Copywriting ●
Career Summary
Dependable editorial specialist equipped with 20 years of experience and a diverse skill set. Shared collaboration
on a wide range of projects relating to advertising, marketing and publishing. Versatile creative services and value-added
input offered on each assignment. Successfully working within virtual team environments for the past 10 years.
Professional Assets
● Passion for the English language—grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax ● Excellent written and oral communication
skills ● Extreme attention to details, accuracy and consistency ● Quickly adapt to client styles and brand standards
● Expert command of resources including The Chicago Manual of Style and The AP Stylebook ● Capable of managing
multiple priorities with reliable follow-through ● Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat,
Google Docs, file sharing sites ● Knowledge of sheet-fed, web and digital print production ● Committed to confidentiality
and privacy ● Home office with high bandwidth and secure network ● Flexible hours of operation ●
Work Experience
Freelance Proofreader/Editor July 2006 – present
Self-employed | Chesterfield, MI
 Highly responsive support for proofreading, editing and copywriting requests across all media channels.
 Transform client drafts into manuscripts and eBooks with fact-checked copy and developmental editing.
 English proofreading for back translations of Spanish copy ~ Limited working proficiency.
 Same-day turnaround to edit/proofread emails/letters, applications, legal documents and other shorter texts.
 Chrysler | Dodge | Jeep | Ram, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Verizon, AutoZone, and U.S. Bank.
Proofreader/Copywriter January 2010 – present
District Publishing | Shelby Township, MI
 Electronic proofreading of brochures, line cards and catalogs in final stages of pre-print production.
 Value-added copyediting services: fact-checking of complex topics and industry terms; cross-referencing details
against client's existing marketing materials; ensuring accuracy of trademarks, copyrights and brand names.
 Follow British spelling cues for Canadian clients when proofing Canadian English versus American English.
 User experience (UX) tests of printed URLs and QR codes shown in brochure copy and supplied ads.
 Simultaneous support of print production process by referencing special instructions; accounting for size and
placement of all participating vendor ads; reminders for stock images/watermarks; notes about design elements.
Proofreader/Print Production Coordinator July 2002 – June 2006
Creative Marketing Associates | Shelby Township, MI
 Supported the creative services department under various roles—proofreader, liaison between internal teams and
external clients, maintain print schedules, attend press checks, acted as interim production manager.
 Monthly average of 800 to 1,200 pages of marketing copy for residential and commercial building industry clients.
 Selected as an internal auditor for process improvements in preparation for ISO 9001 certification.
 Optimized direct mail services by implementing a streamlined process for mailing lists with standardized formats
sorted by postal carrier route sequence for lower postage costs and faster delivery.

2. Agency Proofreader June 1999 – March 2000
Doner | Southfield, MI
 Checked accuracy, grammar and consistent style in print ads, radio scripts, TV spots and web copy for all agency
accounts, including Mazda, BF Goodrich, La-Z-Boy, Arby’s, and U.S. Cellular.
 Established and maintained the first official/known agency proofreading reference of all current clients.
 Assisted print production department with releases to local and national media, including newswires.
Freelance Editor/Proofreader August 1998 – June 1999
Aquent Partners | Southfield, MI
 Assisted on-site for short-term assignments with Budco, Entertainment Publications, Doner.
 Proofed automotive contracts, cookbooks, children’s workbooks, and health insurance booklets.
 Acquired the skill of swiftly adapting to specific client requirements and procedures.
Copywriter/Editor June 1995 – August 1998
Meridian Advertising | Troy, MI
 Edited copy points for Kmart print ads at various stages of production.
 Selected to train new production team during launch of sister company in Omaha, NE.
 Created high-volume advertising copy for Kmart radio spots, in-store promos and weekly circulars.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism May 1995
Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI
 Student Alumni Foundation (SAF) —
 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) — Member
 Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) — Member
Language
Spanish
Reading
 Professional Working Proficiency — Level 3*
Writing
 Limited Professional Proficiency — Level 2*
Listening
 Elementary Proficiency — Level 1*
Speaking
 Elementary Proficiency — Level 1*
*Proficiency measurements based on Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) scale.
References available upon request.