Copyeditor

‍ Freelance

 Dec 2022 - Present

  • Copyedits and proofreads 30–40k-word creative manuscripts for three ongoing clients, ensuring consistency in voice, style, and grammar across 5–13k-word chapters

  • Provides developmental editing feedback on story structure, pacing, and narrative coherence while fact-checking historical, cultural, and technical details to ensure accuracy and publication readiness

  • Proofread two zines for publication (Fall 2025 and TBD), managing tight deadlines and author revisions

  • Authored and published 300k+ words of creative fiction, with top work receiving 20k+ reads, demonstrating a strong understanding of narrative craft and audience engagement

University of New Orleans Press, Publishing Lab

Aug 2025 - Dec 2025

  • Evaluated 100+ creative writing contest submissions (averaging 15 manuscripts weekly) as part of a collaborative judging panel

  • Copyedited and proofread the winning manuscript selected for publication, ensuring adherence to house style and formatting standards

  • Conducted author vetting by researching online presence and professional background to assess publication viability

  • Contributed to the cover design process and attended meetings with Jim Melliot, co-editor of Publishers Weekly

Editorial Assistant 

Chin Music Press, Seattle

Jan 2025 - May 2025

  • Evaluated 16+ full-length manuscripts (80k+ words each) over a 4-month internship, providing detailed publication recommendations

  • Copyedited and proofread 5 manuscripts through final production stages, ensuring error-free copy for publication

  • Created and maintained comprehensive edit tracking sheets for each manuscript, documenting 100+ style queries and revisions per project

  • Reduced editorial turnaround time by maintaining organized edit sheets and streamlining communication with founder Bruce Rutledge

  • Drafted 20+ professional correspondence pieces to authors regarding manuscript status and revision requests

Editorial Intern 

Pace University, NYC

Sep 2019 - May 2020

  • Conducted a comprehensive literature review of 50+ academic sources (books, journal articles, and scholarly publications) on language history and linguistic reform movements

  • Designed and administered surveys to 100+ volunteer participants, ensuring clear, unbiased question construction

  • Researched linguistic reform movements to identify factors contributing to gender-neutral language adoption in academic and public discourse

  • Authored and presented 8 monthly reports to English Department faculty, synthesizing complex research findings into clear, accessible summaries

  • Collaborated closely with faculty advisor to refine research methodology and maintain project timeline over 9 months

Academic Research Assistant