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About Me
I'm an experienced editor currently working freelance as a copy editor and graphic designer. I am proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Quark, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Work History
- Conseillers en Informatique d’Affaires Inc.
- Document Design Specialist
I was responsible for the formatting, layout, and editing of a service offer and several CVs, all in French. This was all done under pressure and within a tight deadline; five days, to be exact.
- Services Gestion PicSoft
- Translator
I translated the SGP welcome page from French to English.
- Drawn & Quarterly
- Freelance Editor
I proof-read and edited the 4,600-word introduction to D&Q's newest anthology.
- Drawn & Quarterly
- Editorial and Production Intern
- January 2009 to April 2009
My duties included proof-reading and translating French manuscripts to English, using Quark for book layout, and Photoshop CS3 for image cleanup and coloring.
Education
- Concordia University
- Bachelor's Degree, Political Science
- 2005 - 2009
2007/2008 Dean's List
3.5 Final GPA
- Emma Willard High School
- High School Diploma
- 2002 - 2005
2005 Varsity Crew Team MVP
2004 Alumni Association Student Representative
2003 Award for Excellence in French
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