Let's sum up

I have been a reader all my life. I worked for almost a decade as a freelancer in technical theater before I realized I needed something more stable.

Yes, I loved stage managing, but I love editing just as much.

I love being able to take someone's thoughts and give them the lift and the polish they need to make them perfect.

I thrive with lots of project-based work and close collaboration with colleagues.
I relish solving problems before they become problems by spotting potential opportunities or conflicts.
"I can't say enough about your many contributions: tech savvy, leadership, thinking ahead and willingness to challenge the status quo (in a good way)."
-Received from former supervisor 7/1/15 

Major Skills:
  • Editing 
  • Proofreading 
  • HTML (some CSS) ​
  • Ebook Publishing 
  • Blogging
  • Editing for marketing and social media
  • Event Planning
  • Storytelling

Experienced with:
  • Chicago Manual of Style
  • Adobe InCopy
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Adobe Photoshop​
  • Sitecore
  • MailChimp
  • Raiser's Edge
  • Proprietary Databases (various)
"You are an absolute GEM. I can't even begin to thank you for all of this, I know it must have taken an enormous amount of time. We, and our county programs, are SO appreciative of all that you do."
-Received via email 2/12/15 

Recent Training:
Certificate in Editing from the University of Washington, 2015-2016
Conferences:
  • ACES: The Society for Editing National Conference 2021
  • Red Pencil 2017 (Northwest Editors Guild conference)
  • PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) Puget Sound Connecting for a Cause 2014
  • Social Media for Nonprofits Seattle Conference 2014
  • PRSA Puget Sound Connecting for a Cause 2013

Hobbies:
  • Singing with the Seattle Women's Chorus
  • Hiking and camping in the Cascades and Olympics
  • Reading a rather ludicrous number of books and graphic novels