Melanie H.

"Write without fear. Edit without mercy." ~ Unknown Detail-oriented Senior Editor with 15+ years of experience in enhancing the clarity and impact of written materials across diverse formats. Expertise includes editing for a wide array of subjects across academics and course design (English Lit, Social Sciences, Communications), corporate communications (newsletters, emails, slide decks), and web content (personal finance, travel, shopping). Ensures accessibility, accuracy, and SEO optimization. Proficient in using CMS platforms and leveraging SEO tools to publish and maintain high-quality, comprehensive, and error-free content. Conducts thorough independent research, fact-checks copy for accuracy and hypertext for linking hygiene, while keeping a close eye to in-house style and standards. Strong collaborator with publishing and editorial teams to efficiently execute content strategies under tight deadlines. Fluent in Associated Press style, familiar with Chicago Manual of Style, and a quick study on localized style guides. Skills: • Proofreading • Copy Editing • Content Writing, Article Writing, Blog Posts • Research • SEO • Time management • Collaborative partnerships • Continuous learning • Communication Accomplishments: • Created a student orientation website for an online education platform, with interactive modules using universal design principles, increasing instructional time by 25% in the classroom and doubling graduates year over year (2011) • Managed a travel page throughout COVID lockdown that involved daily updates, factual accuracy, and optimization for organic reach results, thereby sustaining the niche through the pandemic (2020) • Spearheaded the creation and publication of a donation page that raised over $15K toward Ukrainian relief efforts (2022) • Advocated for and implemented updates to fully accessible email footers for multiple Google clients, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and 508 compliance (W3C, WCAG) and increasing accessibility for potentially millions of readers with disabilities (2024) Tools: • WordPress • MS Word Suite • Google Suite, Google Search Console, Google Analytics • Moodle • D2L • Canva • Slack • Jira • Monday.com • AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini) Education: • B.A. Specialized Honors English • B. Ed. English, Social Sciences, Intermediate/Senior • Additional Qualifications: • Special Education Part 1 • Teaching and Learning Through E-Learning • LinkedIn Learning Certification • Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace; • Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging • Equity First: The Path to Inclusion and Belonging • Editing Mastery: How to Edit Writing to Perfection I'd love to help you with your project! Questions? Please reach out. Many thanks.