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ERICA RADFORD

Boston

Summary

Creative and meticulous copy editor and writer with over 10 years of experience honing a detailed understanding of grammatical, style, and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles. Deadline-driven with a collaborative approach to project completion and time management. Flexible project manager with creativity in juggling numerous projects at once to satisfy rigorous content demand.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Editor

Relevate Health
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed multiple brands simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality editorial work
  • Enhanced document quality by diligently editing pharmaceutical marketing collateral (e.g., digital and print ads, brochures, email, websites, video, presentations, POVs) according to AMA style guidelines
  • Continuously updated knowledge of brand guidelines and terminology for precise and relevant publication materials
  • Collaborated with writers to improve content structure and clarity to ensure high reader engagement
  • Facilitated quarterly meetings to review AMA style guidelines
  • Implemented process improvements through the creation of SOPs
  • Managed, updated, and enforced in-house brand style guides
  • Improving efficiency and effectiveness of assigned tasks by thoroughly checking for missed mistakes before finalizing work

Proofreader

Alnylam
07.2018 - Current

(Freelance)

  • Executing high-quality AMA style editing of pharmaceutical marketing collateral for the Commercial Review Board
  • Enhancing document quality by providing suggestions to improve awkward phrasing or unclear language
  • Ensuring accuracy of information through thorough research on content and grammar
  • Contributing to the improvement of overall content coherence, making it more clear and readable

Proofreader

Liberty Mutual
08.2019 - 04.2021

(Freelance)

  • Enhanced document accuracy and consistency by meticulously editing diverse marketing materials according to AP and brand style guidelines
  • Offered creative suggestions for advertisement campaigns
  • Collaborated with writers and editors to improve overall content clarity and readability

Proofreader

Biogen
12.2017 - 03.2018

(Freelance)

  • Enhanced quality of pharmaceutical marketing materials by conducting thorough AP/AMA style editing for both internal and external collateral
  • Reviewed an average of 70 pieces daily
  • Enforced AMA style to align with current industry standards

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language and Literature

Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Digital Literacy
  • Creativity
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Veeva Vault
  • Workfront
  • SharePoint
  • Microsoft 365
  • Planview AdaptiveWork
  • Trello
  • Wrike

Target roles

Communications Manager, Communications Specialist, Quality Assurance Specialist, Copy Editor, Copy Writer, Proofreader

Industries

  • Pharma/Biotech
  • Entertainment
  • Advertising

Highlight

"Erica is a meticulous copy editor and has deep experience in a host of content areas (from fashion to Pharma). Erica is responsive and flexible and I would work with her any time."

- Julie Banda, Director of Brand Strategy at MORE Advertising

Timeline

Editor

Relevate Health
10.2021 - Current

Proofreader

Liberty Mutual
08.2019 - 04.2021

Proofreader

Alnylam
07.2018 - Current

Proofreader

Biogen
12.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Japanese Language and Literature

Wellesley College
ERICA RADFORD