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AMY BARRETT

Editor/Proofreader/Content Writer
Garland,Tx

Summary

Experienced editorial supervisor, proofreader, and content writer: I have coupled these with my team building and problem-solving skills that have benefited both clients and employers. I started with Preiss Murphy A&A Education Group when it was first founded and was able to contribute to the company's growth and produced quality academic books and resources.

Overview

37
37
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Editorial Supervisor

Preiss Murphy A&A Education Group
Amman, Jordan
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Managed editing team of an international publisher of academic books and resources (levels included pre-primary, primary, and secondary grades), ensuring quality control of educational publications to meet deadlines by maximizing workflow and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with authoring, design, and illustrating teams to produce quality educational publications, to meet deadlines, and to address any issues.
  • Trained/mentored editing team, ensuring that team members are supported to perform editorial duties, which included providing (and receiving) constructive criticism.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Lead Editor

Preiss Murphy A&A Education Group
Amman, Jordan
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed team of personnel to deliver consistent, accurate, and engaging educational and marketing content.
  • Edited (both content and copy), ensuring that all publications were grammatically correct, content appropriate, layout and presentation optimal, and had facts thoroughly checked.
  • Provided concise and constructive editorial feedback to writers by giving suggestions and solutions.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.
  • Guided and motivated staff to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines.

Editor/Instructional Designer

Al-Rowad for Publishing & Distribution
Amman, Jordan
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Edited (both content and copy), ensuring that all publications were grammatically correct, content appropriate, and layout and presentation optimal.
  • Prepared, rewrote and edited numerous publications (academic books, resources, and marketing content) to improve readability and impact.
  • Checked reference sources for all content to verify dates, facts, and statistics.
  • Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements such as illustrations, images, and layout.
  • Worked with graphic artists, post-production team members, and other specialists to produce captivating and successful content.

Head Content Writer

Kurt Makela
Amman, Jordan
01.2012 - 05.2014
  • Wrote an array of SEO articles and blogs for websites.
  • Edited content to ensure readability and accuracy.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.

Education

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Some College, University Of North Texa
Denton, Texas
08.1984 - 12.2021

Skills

Verbal and Written Communication

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Interests

Health, fitness, and well being

Timeline

Editorial Supervisor

Preiss Murphy A&A Education Group
01.2017 - 12.2020

Lead Editor

Preiss Murphy A&A Education Group
01.2016 - 12.2016

Editor/Instructional Designer

Al-Rowad for Publishing & Distribution
01.2013 - 12.2015

Head Content Writer

Kurt Makela
01.2012 - 05.2014

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Some College, University Of North Texa
08.1984 - 12.2021
AMY BARRETTEditor/Proofreader/Content Writer