Samantha Acker  new_releases

• Career Goal: To secure a mid-level position in the English Copy Editing/Proofreading field. • Ambition: A passion for copy editing will ensure attention to detail, accuracy & clarity of writers' words. • Experience: Strong & diverse 25-year career in print & online publishing in Canada & the U.S. • Skills: Copy editing & proofreading, combined with speed, efficiency & creativity, preserve correct English. Have expertise in Canadian, American and UK/Australian English spellings. • Style: Knowledge of Canadian Press and/or Associated Press stylebooks. • Current: Freelance Copy Editor for Best Version Media and Dolce Media Group. Relevant Copy Editing and Proofreading Skills • An advanced ability to edit, correct and refine English grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation. • Have 25 years of pertinent experience delivering services related to writing, copy editing, proofreading, transcription and/or editing in English. • Superior knowledge of digital editing software, notably Microsoft Office. • Hold a degree in a relevant field (English), plus also have 25 years of experience as a proofreader, copy editor & editor. • Able to edit in an electronic environment, using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer or Apple Safari. • Ability to establish and manage competing priorities, and maintain high standard, even in a fast-paced environment. • Understand the subtlety of applying editorial standards to convert spoken words into text.