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Position |
Facility/Company |
Specialty |
Dates Performed |
City |
State |
Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Owner/Editor |
EditorMuse |
Provides word services, such as writing, editing, proofreading, and transcription, on a per project basis to various clients including: McKinsey & Company, Newgen Imaging, mba Mission, eForce, and Demand Studios |
06/03/2009 - N/A |
Austin |
TX |
United States of America |
Editor/Proofreader |
Texas Legislative Council |
Edited and proofread bill analyses that accompany each bill generated in the House or Senate for consistency with the original bill and Legislative Council style; edited and proofread for errors and typos |
10/15/2008 - 06/03/2009 |
Austin |
TX |
United States of America |
Freelance copyeditor |
Human Rethink |
-Edited initial manuscript of Deep Thinking the Human Condition -Researched online, grassroots marketing campaign -Advised author on editorial and marketing direction |
02/01/2008 - 08/01/2008 |
Austin |
TX |
United States of America |
Copyeditor |
City of Fort Worth |
-Updated information from every city department; verified all information in the Guide through phone queries and internet searches -Compiled and integrated information into Guide to ensure overall consistency -Edited the entire manuscript to AP Style and Government Guidelines -Converted the entire Microsoft Word document into an HTML Web page using Microsoft Front Page -Attended monthly Customer Service Advocacy Group Subcommittee meetings to update department representatives of progress -Copyedited other documents for the Community Relations Department as needed |
06/01/2004 - 10/01/2004 |
Fort Worth |
TX |
United States of America |
Writing Tutor |
University of Notre Dame |
-Provided personalized and constructive feedback to Notre Dame graduate and undergraduate students and staff in need of writing assistance -Input detailed notes regarding each session into a Microsoft Access database -Assisted in organizing and managing the weekly appointment schedule |
09/01/2002 - 06/01/2004 |
Notre Dame |
IN |
United States of America |
Associate Book Consultant |
Greenleaf Book Group |
-Evaluated submissions for market viability -Developed investment projections and proposals -Researched new areas for company growth; worked to develop three new imprints: Emerald Book Company, Olive Tree Book Company, and the Limelight Marketing package -Educated authors and new publishers on the publishing industry -Acted as the liaison between new authors and Greenleaf's production, distribution, and marketing staff -Identified strong hooks within content, guided authors toward ideas that will perform well in bookstores and other trade outlets, and offered sound advice on content direction and organization -Established and nurtured relationships with a highly educated clientele -Developed a deep understanding of multiple genres |
04/15/2007 - 01/08/2008 |
Austin |
TX |
United States of America |
Project Editor |
G&S Book Service/Newgen-Austin |
-Copyedited and prepared manuscripts; hired copyeditors when needed -Prepared manuscript for composition -Merged proof corrections -Resolved editorial issues |
02/01/2005 - 04/15/2007 |
Austin |
TX |
United States of America |
Affiliation |
|---|
Editorial Freelancers Association |
Title |
Web Link |
Writing Sample |
|---|---|---|
Who should write a memoir? |
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-20683-Austin-Publishing-Industry-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Who-should-write-a-memoir |
An advice article to writers about whether writing a memoir or a novel based on a true story is better. |
Is self publishing the right option? |
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-20683-Austin-Publishing-Industry-Examiner~y2009m8d18-The-Importance-of-outlining |
An advice article suggesting people who might be a good candidate for self publishing. |
What typos say about your business |
http://www.editormuse.com/node/35 |
An article addressed to business owners about how typos can tarnish their message. |
School Name |
Location |
Dates Attended |
Degree |
Major |
Minor |
Greek |
Activities and Societies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dartmouth College |
Hanover, NH |
02/18/2015 - 11/22/2014 |
Bachelor's |
English with Creative Writing |
Tabard |
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University of Notre Dame |
Notre Dame, IN |
02/23/2015 - 11/25/2014 |
Master's |
Creative Writing |
Title |
Description |
Date Received |
|---|---|---|
Thomas Ralston IV Writing Prize |
Awarded for excellence as a beginning writer (prize: $600) |
08/18/2009 |
The Grimes Award |
Awarded the excellence of a submission of short fiction (prize: $300) |
08/18/2009 |
Minority Fellowship |
University of Notre Dame (prize: $10,000/year) |
08/18/2009 |
Name |
Role |
|---|---|
Candice Adams |
Owner/Editor |
Day |
Open Hours |
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Monday |
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Tuesday |
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Wednesday |
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
Thursday |
9:00AM - 1:00PM |
Friday |
9:00AM - 6:00PM |
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