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APRIL MICHELLE DAVIS
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Editorial professional adept in creating and polishing content for publications, including articles, manuals,
novels, and marketing collateral. Highly organized indexer coordinating book contents to meet publisher
specifications. Author of A Guide for the Freelance Indexer, published by the Editorial Freelancers
Association. Resourceful teacher and presenter educating students and colleagues. Proficient in the use of The
Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press Stylebook. Exceptional oral and written communications.
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
EDITORIAL INSPIRATIONS, Montpelier, Virginia
Freelance Editor / Indexer / Proofreader, 2001–Present
Critique, polish, and edit short stories, novels, articles, magazines, manuals, textbooks, and other publications.
Originate article inquiries and contact publishers with ideas. Draft and complete articles upon assignment.
Coordinate book indexes to meet author, designer, and publisher specifications.
Selected Achievements:
 Edited material for clients including Houghton Mifflin, Oxford University Press, John Wiley & Sons,
F+W Publications, National Association of Home Builders, American Society for Training and
Development, Catholic University of America Press, United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Perseus Books
Group, Beaver’s Pond Press, Home Educators Association of Virginia, Virginia Institute of Marine
Science, and Scribe.
 Wrote articles for publications including Commercial Property News, Virginia Construction, The
Freelancer, Key Words, and Phaeze magazine.
 Developed and hosted presentations for publishing professionals: Working with an Editor, Critiquing Your
First Pages, Introduction to Creative Writing, Grammar Refresher, Introduction to Indexing, and
Introduction to Proofreading (http://www.editorialinspirations.com/services/presentations/).
 Developed and hosted comprehensive editing courses (onsite and correspondence): Editing 101, Editing
102, and Indexing 101 (http://www.editorialinspirations.com/services/classes/).
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, Alexandria, Virginia
Assistant Editor, 2004–2007
Used The Chicago Manual of Style, The New York Times Manual of Style, and an in-house style guide to
provide comprehensive copyediting and proofreading of PE magazine. Updated in-house style guidelines.
Refined content of documents including brochures and newsletters from other departments. Compiled and
edited articles for monthly magazine and electronic newsletters; uploaded publication and distributed
newsletter to subscribers. Formulated headlines, bylines, and teasers. Organized and indexed magazine articles.
Selected Achievements:
 Instrumental in magazine design during transition from Engineering Times to PE magazine.
 Innovated grammar refresher course for the member services department.
AMERICAN PROSECUTORS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Alexandria, Virginia
Program Assistant, 2002–2004
Researched and edited manuscripts, publications, and presentations. Gathered material and conducted research
to devise notebooks for training sessions. Assembled training manuals and sent to publisher.

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Selected Achievements:
 Assisted in training session coordination, collaborating with associates before events and helping
throughout meetings. Awarded certificates to program participants.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Workshop Presenter, 2010–present
Agile Writers: Working with an Editor: The Editorial Process (2013, 2014, 2016)
Christian PEN: Grammar Refresher (2014, 2015, 2016), Fundamentals of Indexing (2014, 2015), Marketing
and Promotion for Editors (2016), Mastering Macros (2015, 2016)
Christian Writers’ Retreat: Critiquing Your First Pages (2010)
Communication Central Conference: Go Wild with Wildcards for Greater Productivity, Editing Summit
(2012); Working Well in Word and More, The Joy of Organization (2014)
Copyediting Audio Conference: Evaluating Manuscripts and Editing at Different Levels (2012), Working Well
in Word (2014), An Editor’s Guide to Indexing (2015)
Editorial Freelancers Association: Introduction to Indexing (2010), Indexing Basics (2015), Editing Basics
(2013), Grammar Refresher (2014, 2015)
Editorial Inspirations: Editing 101: The Fundamentals of Copyediting (2010–Present), Indexing 101 (2013–
Present), Grammar Refresher (2014–Present), Macros 101 (2014–Present)
Hanover Book Festival: Working with an Editor: The Editorial Process (2010, 2013), The Creative Writer
(2014)
Randolph-Macon College: A Freelance Editor’s Profession (2011, 2013, 2015)
RavenCon: Working with an Editor: The Editorial Process, Critiquing Your First Pages (2014)
Virginia Press Women: Working with an Editor: The Editorial Process (2014)
Williamsburg Book Festival: Working with an Editor: The Editorial Process (2014)
Teacher, 2002–Present
NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Annandale and Springfield, Virginia (2005–Present)
HANOVER COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION, Hanover County, Virginia (2009–2011)
OVERSEAS KOREAN COMMUNITY CENTER, Springfield, Virginia (2006–2008)
FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Fairfax County, Virginia (2002–2008)
Educated students in preparation for SAT and TEAS. Covered topics including grammar usage, essay writing,
vocabulary, critical reading basics, English as a second language, and creative writing techniques.
Taught Editing 101: The Fundamentals of Copyediting.
EDUCATION
Master of Professional Studies Degree in Publishing
THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, Washington, D.C., 2008
Bachelor’s Degree in English
MESSIAH COLLEGE, Grantham, Pennsylvania, 2001
Master Certificate in Professional Editing
EEI COMMUNICATIONS, Alexandria, Virginia, 2004
Certificate in Book Publishing / Certificate in Editing
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Falls Church, Virginia, 2004
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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Communication Central Conference, 2012, 2014
James River Writers’ Conference, 2009, 2010, 2013
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, 2000
Sewanee Writers’ Conference, 1998
Duke University Writers’ Workshop, 1997
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Indexing, 2009–2015 / Mid- & South-Atlantic Chapter Chair, 2013–2014 / Mid- &
South-Atlantic Chapter Website Administrator
American Copy Editors Society, 2012–Present / lifetime member
Christian Proofreaders and Editors Network, 2012–Present
Editorial Freelancers Association, 2005–Present / Virginia Chapter Coordinator, 2008–Present / Published A
Guide for the Freelance Indexer, November 2012
National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, 2010–Present / Social Media Marketing Expert /
Member of the Month, June 2011
Writer’s Digest Your Opening Line Contest, December 2006
Writer’s Digest Your Opening Line Contest, September 2006
Quoted in:
 When Talent Isn't Enough: Business Basics for the Creatively Inclined
 Ease into Writing
 The Indie Author Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Self-Publishing
 Juggling on a High Wire: The Art of Work–Life Balance When You’re Self-Employed