Experience
1995–present: Editorial Consultant, doing business as KOK Edit
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light to heavy copyediting
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medical copyediting
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ESL (English as a second language, or translation) editing
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substantive editing/rewriting
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organization of authors' ideas into easy-to-read formats
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1995–1998: sole freelance copyeditor for The Journal of Hand Surgery, U.S. volumes, Churchill Livingstone, division of Harcourt Brace
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1996–1998: freelance production editor for The Journal of Arthroplasty, Churchill Livingstone
1991–1995: Copyeditor, Churchill Livingstone, NY
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reviewed book manuscripts for overall structural and style concerns
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prepared copyediting guidelines for freelance copyeditors
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reviewed edited manuscripts, page proofs, color inserts, bluelines
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handled same functions for three-volume, 2,800-page looseleaf surgery practice guide
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edited 20% of book
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edited semiannual update manuscripts
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edited semiannual update artwork
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wrote four-page bulletin for update package
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supervised freelance copyeditors
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worked with authors and acquisition editors
1987–1991: Senior Production Editor, Simon & Schuster, NY
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type-coded manuscripts and photo inserts
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checked galley and page proofs, insert proofs, and bluelines
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worked with freelance copyeditors and proofreaders, acquisition editors, and typesetters
1984–1986: Manuscript Editor, Meriwether Publishing, CO
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copyedited plays and theater how-to book manuscripts
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typeset books and plays
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proofread repro (publisher did not use page proofs)
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wrote book press releases and back matter copy
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copyedited catalog text
1983–1984: Public Relations and Development Manager, Eisenhower Medical Center, CO
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organized and arranged publicity for hospital events and programs
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wrote and produced bimonthly two-color public newsletter
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wrote press releases and program brochures
1980–1982: Reporter and Medical Writer, Beaumont Enterprise, TX
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covered breaking news, police/fire stories, press conferences, city/school board meetings, and local court system
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wrote health feature stories, stories about local hospital programs, analyses of local medical trends
Education
1980: Bachelor of arts degree, journalism, University of Houston, TX
Professional Activities and Affiliations
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