Working in partnership with you, I will ensure that your written communication is clear, concise, correct, and consistent.

I will take care of all the details—grammar, punctuation, spelling, hyphenation, and word accuracy.

Editing reports for PGM Consulting & Training Services (services for the non-profit sector). Comment from the owner: "The product will be much stronger as a result of your work."

Editing federal government documents as a subcontractor for NIVA Inc. Comment from a senior partner: "You are a very good editor and I appreciated your help."

Editing papers, articles, and reports for Geomatica (journal published by the Canadian Institute of Geomatics). Comment from a journal contributor: "It has been great working with you and I appreciate your help in bringing the article to a higher quality."

Completed Ryerson University's course in copy editing for books, journals, and reports with a grade of 84 percent. Some of my instructor's comments: eagle eye, pertinent and detailed queries, good editorial instinct re: subtleties of meaning

Completed EAC professional development seminars: proofreading, plain language, eight-step editing, grammar, punctuation, scholarly editing

Secretary for the National Capital Region branch of the Editors' Association of Canada

Experience that might be relevant to your needs: 30-year career in the non-profit, social service sector (developmental disabilities)

Bachelor of Arts, English, Queen's University