Kaylan Stevenson
Williamsburg
Summary
Manuscript Editor with 10+ years of experience managing editorial workflows, enforcing style standards, and delivering high-quality content under deadline. Expertise includes developmental editing, line editing, proofreading, constructive feedback, and style guide compliance. Proven ability to supervise student workers and manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and clarity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Lead, Evening Dance
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
04.2024 - Current
- Develop program content and implement structured training programs for staff
- Provide performance feedback and maintain quality and consistency standards
Evening Dance Program Manager
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
02.2019 - Current
- Supervise staff on program nights, coordinate schedules, and assist with training and auditions
- Evaluate performance and ensure adherence to established standards
Manuscript Editor
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
02.2013 - Current
- Oversee book manuscripts through copyediting and production
- Perform line editing and substantive editing as well as proofreading
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, clarity, and adherence to institutional style and voice standards
- Supervise and mentor apprentice editors; review applications, assign work, provide detailed feedback, and evaluate performance
- Manage concurrent projects with competing deadlines while maintaining high editorial quality
- Collaborate with authors and production staff to ensure timely delivery
Editorial Apprentice / Special Issue Assistant Editor for the William and Mary Quarterly
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
08.2011 - 01.2013
- Copyedited journal articles using Chicago Manual of Style
- Verified quotations, citations, and factual accuracy prior to publication
- Supported deadline-driven production cycles
Education
M.A. - Early American History
William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA01-2013
B.A. - History
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA01-2009
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St. Peter’s College, University of Oxford
Oxford, England01-2008
Skills
- Editorial Oversight
- Writing & Editing
- Copyediting & Proofreading
- Style Guide Enforcement
- Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Performance Feedback
- Workflow Management
- Deadline & Production Management
- Quality Control
- Advanced Microsoft Word (Track Changes)
- Process Improvement
Timeline
Creative Lead, Evening Dance
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
04.2024 - Current
Evening Dance Program Manager
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
02.2019 - Current
Manuscript Editor
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
02.2013 - Current
Editorial Apprentice / Special Issue Assistant Editor for the William and Mary Quarterly
Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture
08.2011 - 01.2013
B.A. - History
Wellesley College
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St. Peter’s College, University of Oxford
M.A. - Early American History
William & Mary
HONORS
The Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award in the Humanities, 2013, given by William & Mary’s Graduate Studies Advisory Board, Arts and Sciences, Christopher Wren Fellowship in Historical Editing, 2012, Colonial Dames of America Fellowship in Historical Editing, 2012, Wellesley College Edna V. Moffett Fellowship for graduate study in American history, 2011–2012, Magna Cum Laude, 2009, Phi Beta Kappa, 2009, Ralph H. Bollard Essay Prize for the best essay in United States history, 2007, 2008, and 2009, presenter at Wellesley College Ruhlman Conference, 2009
PUBLICATION
“‘Until Liberty of Importation Is Allowed’: Milliners and Mantuamakers in the Chesapeake on the Eve of Revolution.” In Women in the American Revolution, edited by Barbara Oberg. University of Virginia Press, 2019.