Senior Editor

Posted on: 2006-02-13

Sharon Salonen 4206 Aurora Avenue North Seattle, Washington 98103 206.632.7944 [email protected] SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Ten years of experience in publishing as an editor and proofreader • Excellent knowledge of grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, and style • Exceptional organizational aptitude, attention to detail, accuracy, quality, and consistency • Familiarity with The Chicago Manual of Style, Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, and The Associated Press Stylebook • Ability to create and follow in-house style for specific projects RELEVANT SKILLS Computer Skills: • Proficiency with Windows operating system, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Microsoft Outlook, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, ThumbsPlus, Cindex, FolioViews, Codewright Project Management Skills: • Ability to define priorities and handle multiple projects while keeping projects on track • Experience coordinating and executing projects within the required deadline and ensuring project goal is met • Excellent listening and problem-solving skills • Efficient use and management of time • Ability to work well individually or in a team environment PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Code Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington May 1995 to present Editor and Proofreader Municipal code book subject organizing, text editing and proofreading, including formatting tables, inserting graphics, checking cross-references, spelling, grammar, and punctuation while adhering to code style Reviewing completed projects for consistency, accuracy, and quality prior to final publication of hard-bound copies and on the Web EDUCATION B.A., English, University of Washington, 1995 B.A., Anthropology, University of Washington, 1995