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Ethan Patel
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(321) 242-1975
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Editor
Highly skilled Editor with 4 years of experience in developing and implementing editorial policies, improving manuscript quality, and increasing publication credibility. Proven track record in reducing editing time by 25%, increasing publication acceptance rates by 15%, and improving reader trust by 20%. Exceptional skills in collaborating with authors, managing publication schedules, and implementing new editing techniques to drive on-time delivery and reader engagement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Editor
03/2022 – Present
Inkwell Publishing Co.
- Developed and implemented a new editorial style guide, resulting in a 25% reduction in editing time and an increase in manuscript quality.
- Collaborated with authors to revise and improve manuscripts, resulting in a 15% increase in publication acceptance rates.
- Managed publication schedules and coordinated with other departments to ensure timely publication, resulting in a 10% increase in on-time delivery.
Assistant Editor
03/2020 – 03/2022
Quill Press Inc.
- Researched and fact-checked manuscripts, ensuring accuracy and credibility of published content and resulting in a 20% increase in reader trust.
- Developed and maintained relationships with authors, resulting in a 30% increase in repeat author submissions and a 10% increase in author satisfaction scores.
- Monitored industry trends and best practices, implementing new editing techniques and tools that improved manuscript quality and reduced editing time by 15%.
Junior Editor
03/2019 – 03/2020
WordSmiths Inc.
- Read and evaluated manuscripts for publication, identifying and selecting high-quality content that aligned with publication goals and resulting in a 10% increase in readership.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and clarity, resulting in a 20% increase in manuscript quality and a 5% increase in reader engagement.
- Developed and maintained editorial policies, ensuring consistency and quality across all published content and resulting in a 15% increase in publication credibility.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in grammar, punctuation, and syntax
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong research and fact-checking abilities
- Collaboration and teamwork skills
- Adaptability to new editing tools and technologies
- Knowledge of industry trends and best practices
- Experience with editorial style guides and policies
- Relationship-building and networking abilities
- Time management and organizational skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to authors
- Familiarity with various publication formats and platforms
- Proficiency in editing software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Adobe Acrobat)
COURSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Professional Editor (CPE)
04/2023
Editors Canada
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS) Certification
04/2022
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences
Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP) Membership
04/2021
Society for Editors and Proofreaders (SfEP)
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
2016 - 2020
Columbia University
New York, NY
Creative Writing
Journalism