Professional Summary

Freelance proofreader, editor, and writer. Over five years of teaching experience, over ten years of experience proofreading and editing in professional and education environments, and over nine years as a writer. Specialties include proofreading and editing material written by non-native speakers, writing SEO web content, and rewriting articles to be original while achieving a specific voice.

Career Snapshot

  • More than a decade of experience
  • Editor for USA Today best-selling authors
  • Over 1,000 manuscripts reviewed
  • Content reaches more than 6 million per month
  • Product descriptions featured on Walmart and Amazon
  • Long-term content creator for well-known online media companies

Core Competencies

  • Proofreading
  • Copy Editing
  • ELL/ESOL Writer Assistance
  • Author Coaching
  • Article Rewriting
  • SEO Web Content
  • Product and Service Reviews
  • Creative Writing

Education

​Maryville University of St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts, Middle Level Education
Certified 5-9, ELA
Cum laude 

Employment

SRB.Martin Freelance
Owner/Freelancer
​January 2011 to Present
General Freelancing
Freelancer
January 2008-January 2011
The American School of Pachuca
7th Grade ELA
​August 2011 to June 2016

Companies I Work With

Skills

  • Comprehensive knowledge of American English grammar and spelling
  • Familiarity with AP and Chicago style
  • Ability to deviate from style guides to preserve conversational tone or characterization
  • Ability to edit in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
  • Understanding of common editorial guidelines
  • Excellent at correcting errors without compromising tone or voice
  • Skilled at adapting writing to suit the target audience
  • Organized, with a keen attention to detail