Lisa C.
Freelance Writer/Editor
Experience
Aug 2013 - Present
12 years 4 monthsFreelance Writer/Editor
Freelance
- Currently working on contract as a copy editor for a company that creates training materials for corporate entities. Work exclusively with a multinational Fortune 500 client. Edit content for clarity, grammatical accuracy, and alignment with editorial and brand standards. Rewrite and compose content on topics including engineering, occupational safety, field operations, human resource management, marketing, and more.
- Work with clients ranging from large corporations to online entities to brick-and-mortar businesses.
- Collaborate with clients to develop a clear understanding of their specific goals, then compose, edit, standardize, and enhance technical, educational, and corporate content.
- Fact-check and verify sources and key information.
- Perform quality control checks and help optimize content for readability and engagement. Recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content to ensure consistency and quality.
- Develop end user technical documentation—including manuals, UI content, and training materials—with careful attention to clarity, terminology, and client’s style requirements. Quickly grasp technical concepts to craft clear language that non-technical end users can easily understand.
Jan 2012 - Dec 2019
8 yearsAustin, United States
Co-organizer
Austin to Africa Benefit Performances
- Planned and managed all aspects of annual local musical benefit performance including publicity; communication and coordination with musicians and volunteers; scheduling band line-up; and management on-site event logistics.
- Assisted on-site in Guinea, West Africa with the purchase, transport, and delivery of supplies from Conakry to various remote villages.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
1 yearAustin, United States
Volunteer Grant Writer
Sustainable Food Center
- Prepared successful grant proposal for the Girls Giving Grants “Sprouting Healthy Kids” program—a farm-to-school food systems education project.
Oct 2007 - Aug 2016
8 years 11 monthsAustin, United States
Content and Editorial Manager
GradLeaders
- Composed, standardized, edited, and proofread documentation with careful attention to clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; recommended revisions or changes to scope and format of existing content to ensure consistent quality
- Technical/System/Training: user manuals, ILT scripts/presentations, and UI content
- Orchestrated a clear, knowledgeable, and consistent voice across all channels of communication
- Collaborated with subject matter experts in developing technical content
- Marketing and Corporate: public relations, web, sales, and executive content
- Supported business development efforts with pre- and post-sales content including marketing collateral, press releases, newsletters, and messaging
- Oversaw website and created online content for domestic and international clients and prospects
- Developed, composed, and edited internal processes and procedures
- Oversaw, reviewed, edited, and coordinated RFPs and RFIs from domestic and international clients and prospects to assist with client retention and cultivation of new business opportunities
- Identified all moving parts, deadlines, stakeholders, and requirements of RFPs/RFIs to ensure processes were followed and documented
- Deconstructed RFPs/RFIs into relevant components and coordinated duties among subject matter experts (sales, client services, IT/development, and executive) to ensure accurate responses were obtained, approved, and submitted
- Liaised with corporate partners including CPP, CareerSpots, InterviewStream, GoinGlobal, and Monster
- Developed, implemented, and managed internal and external corporate partner processes
- Led projects including client base transitions, data migrations, outreach campaigns, and promotions.
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 yearSalt Lake City, United States
Pledge Chair, Strut Your Mutt Fundraiser Walk
No More Homeless Pets in Utah
- Planned, coordinated, and supervised a smooth-running event pledge area that raised $26,875; designed and supervised an outdoor VIP lounge for participants who gathered $250+ in pledges; arranged in-kind contributions and prize donations from local vendors.
May 1998 - Oct 2007
9 years 6 monthsSalt Lake City, United States
Assistant Director/Career Advisor
University of Utah Career Services
- Wrote, designed, and facilitated workshops; delivered presentations for audiences of 5–1,000+
- Coordinated activities between Career Services and individual university departments, particularly in the areas of cooperative education internships, career fairs, and employer outreach
- Developed, expanded, and maintained successful relationships with employers, faculty, student associations, and student services professionals
- Educated and advised diverse engineering students and alumni on development, evaluation, exploration, and implementation of their internship and career goals
- Assisted with planning and execution of career fairs and related events
- Assisted academic departments and student groups with outreach and development efforts for programs and events such as the High School Electrical Engineering Camp and Engineering Conference and Networking Nights
- Compiled and maintained accurate data on job placements, salaries, and recruitment activities
- Managed and maintained online database of student, job, employer, and recruiting information
- Supervised an on-campus recruiting office responsible for 400+ annual employer recruiting visits.
Languages
English
NativeEducation
University of Utah
B.A. · English · Salt Lake City, United States
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