1. Sean O’Brien 203-893-8113
editorsean@gmail.com
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SUMMARY
 Skilled editor and production coordinator with over 20 years of experience.
 Expertise with technical content, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance requirements.
 Flexible, autonomous, and detail-oriented professional with experience in fast-paced and dynamic
publishing environments.
 Self-employed since 2012 while the primary at-home parent for two children, now seeking re-entry
via a full- or part-time position.
EXPERIENCE
Freelance Editor 2012-present
 Edit, proofread, and copy edit text for web and print publications, presentations, and social media
campaigns.
 Review and revise manuscripts for fiction and nonfiction authors.
 Long-term clients include Gleanster (a business technology research firm), Love146 (a non-profit
human rights organization), and Alternative Emerging Investor (an investment research publication).
Project Manager, Green Haven Cohousing, Bethany, CT 2012-2014
 Key role on a project management team overseeing the development of a new cohousing
community.
 Decision-making authority on all aspects of the project, from navigating the local planning & zoning
process to finalizing architectural plans.
 Tracked project schedule and delegated tasks to ensure timely and successful completion.
 Managed team’s communications efforts, including social media presence, blog posts, print
advertisements, and press releases.
Supervisory Analyst/Research Editor, Santander Investment, New York, NY 2000-2011
 Managing editor of daily research roundup as well as various weekly, monthly, and quarterly research
products; responsible for ensuring clarity, quality, and timeliness of publications.
 Worked with distributed team, including foreign analysts, vendors, and regulatory compliance
personnel.
 Responsible for adherence to compliance standards and quality checks on verification of statements
and statistics.
 Managed numerous projects simultaneously and worked effectively under tight deadlines.
News Editor, Tax Analysts, Falls Church, VA 1990-2000
 Supervised daily production of news content (electronic and print) for an esteemed tax law publisher.
 Responsible for assigning reporters, reviewing and revising all stories, and management of workflow
with production and writing staff.
 Covered tax-related activity in Congress, the White House, Treasury, the IRS, and public policy
organizations.
 Initially hired as a proofreader; promoted to editor of daily print magazine before moving to the
news editor position.
EDUCATION
B.A. English, Pomona College, Claremont, CA