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NICOLE L. COLSON
1641 W. Estes Ave., Apt. 3A
Chicago, IL 60626-2534
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VALUE TO AN ORGANIZATION
Accomplished editor and publishing professional with 17 years of experience in the independent publishing and not-for-profit world. Strong writing and communication skills. Team-oriented, collaborative, and focused on helping others achieve their best work. A quick learner, capable of producing desired results under tight deadlines.
EXPERIENCE
Editor and Researcher • Center for Economic Research and Social Change • January 2013 – Present • Chicago, IL
• Helped authors produce work under deadline, and provided individual constructive feedback on content, style, and how to tailor work to specific audiences.
• Reviewed book and article proposals for publication consideration.
• Maintained and updated social media platforms with daily content and paid advertisements.
• Worked on a team to conceive and develop the theme and content of an annual four-day conference featuring more than 150 talks and speakers.
• Built the conference schedule and maintained it online using scheduling software.
• Produced and updated the content for the printed and online conference programs.
• Wrote, edited, proofread, and updated printed and online content under tight deadlines, including promotional materials, social media advertisements, speaker biographies, talk summaries, and more.
Staff Writer and Proofreader • Center for Economic Research and Social Change • September 2001-December 2012 • Chicago, IL
• Wrote, copyedited, proofread, fact-checked, and updated printed and online content under tight deadlines.
• Communicated with authors, including providing individual constructive feedback.
Editor and Researcher • Zinn Education Project • Spring - Summer 2014 • Chicago, IL
• Identified, curated, and edited materials on a freelance basis for a Chicago-based production of Voices of a People’s History of Chicago.
Assistant Editor • National Board of Medical Examiners • March 2000 – August 2001 • Philadelphia, PA
• Edited and updated test items and other materials for the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 2, as well as various end-of-clerkship exams, for style, consistency, and accuracy.
• Categorized test items following in-house guidelines, ICD-9 codes, and other criteria.
• Assisted with the building of the USMLE Step 2 and various end-of-clerkship exams.
• Facilitated in-person meetings of test-item authors, including overseeing the editing and accuracy of test items reviewed and produced at these meetings.
• Helped facilitate the transition of the USMLE Step 2 from paper to computerized testing.
• Oversaw a project identifying new test-item authors and their item submissions.
Editorial Production Assistant • National Board of Medical Examiners • August 1997 – February 2000 • Philadelphia, PA
• Edited and updated test items and other materials for the USMLE Step 2, as well as various end-of-clerkship exams, for style, consistency, and accuracy.
• Created and oversaw a pilot project to identify new test item authors and develop item submissions.
PUBLISHING SKILLS:
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press style familiarity
• Typing: 62 words per minute
• Adept at facilitating team projects and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to translate complex ideas into easily readable material
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Familiar with Photoshop basics
• Adept at using Drupal-based systems for content management
• Knowledge of HTML tags for content-editing purposes
• Experienced at writing and managing social media content, including paid advertisements
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts • May 1997 • Bryn Mawr College
Graduated summa cum laude, with honors in English; minored in Italian.
Junior year abroad • 1995-1996 • Oxford University
NICOLE L. COLSON
1641 W. Estes Ave., Apt. 3A
Chicago, IL 60626-2534
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NicoleLC------------
VALUE TO AN ORGANIZATION
Accomplished editor and publishing professional with 17 years of experience in the independent publishing and not-for-profit world. Strong writing and communication skills. Team-oriented, collaborative, and focused on helping others achieve their best work. A quick learner, capable of producing desired results under tight deadlines.
EXPERIENCE
Editor and Researcher • Center for Economic Research and Social Change • January 2013 – Present • Chicago, IL
• Helped authors produce work under deadline, and provided individual constructive feedback on content, style, and how to tailor work to specific audiences.
• Reviewed book and article proposals for publication consideration.
• Maintained and updated social media platforms with daily content and paid advertisements.
• Worked on a team to conceive and develop the theme and content of an annual four-day conference featuring more than 150 talks and speakers.
• Built the conference schedule and maintained it online using scheduling software.
• Produced and updated the content for the printed and online conference programs.
• Wrote, edited, proofread, and updated printed and online content under tight deadlines, including promotional materials, social media advertisements, speaker biographies, talk summaries, and more.
Staff Writer and Proofreader • Center for Economic Research and Social Change • September 2001-December 2012 • Chicago, IL
• Wrote, copyedited, proofread, fact-checked, and updated printed and online content under tight deadlines.
• Communicated with authors, including providing individual constructive feedback.
Editor and Researcher • Zinn Education Project • Spring - Summer 2014 • Chicago, IL
• Identified, curated, and edited materials on a freelance basis for a Chicago-based production of Voices of a People’s History of Chicago.
Assistant Editor • National Board of Medical Examiners • March 2000 – August 2001 • Philadelphia, PA
• Edited and updated test items and other materials for the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) Step 2, as well as various end-of-clerkship exams, for style, consistency, and accuracy.
• Categorized test items following in-house guidelines, ICD-9 codes, and other criteria.
• Assisted with the building of the USMLE Step 2 and various end-of-clerkship exams.
• Facilitated in-person meetings of test-item authors, including overseeing the editing and accuracy of test items reviewed and produced at these meetings.
• Helped facilitate the transition of the USMLE Step 2 from paper to computerized testing.
• Oversaw a project identifying new test-item authors and their item submissions.
Editorial Production Assistant • National Board of Medical Examiners • August 1997 – February 2000 • Philadelphia, PA
• Edited and updated test items and other materials for the USMLE Step 2, as well as various end-of-clerkship exams, for style, consistency, and accuracy.
• Created and oversaw a pilot project to identify new test item authors and develop item submissions.
PUBLISHING SKILLS:
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Chicago Manual of Style and Associated Press style familiarity
• Typing: 62 words per minute
• Adept at facilitating team projects and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to translate complex ideas into easily readable material
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Familiar with Photoshop basics
• Adept at using Drupal-based systems for content management
• Knowledge of HTML tags for content-editing purposes
• Experienced at writing and managing social media content, including paid advertisements
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts • May 1997 • Bryn Mawr College
Graduated summa cum laude, with honors in English; minored in Italian.
Junior year abroad • 1995-1996 • Oxford University