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LEE JENNINGS

Alexandria

Summary

Dynamic proofreader with a proven track record at SGS & Co., specializing in copy accuracy and brand adherence. Highly skilled in grammar and formatting, collaborating effectively across teams to elevate content quality. Experienced in fact-checking and editing, ensuring clarity and consistency in all deliverables to enhance communication impact. Career goals include further optimizing content processes to drive brand effectiveness.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Proofreader

SGS & Co.
Arlington
01.2022 - Current
  • Review and proofread copy across digital channels for grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and style
  • Ensure adherence to brand guidelines, tone of voice, and client-specific style guides
  • Collaborate with copywriters, designers, and project managers to ensure final deliverables meet high standards of quality and accuracy
  • Mark up edits clearly and efficiently using tools like Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, or project management tools.
  • Flag inconsistencies or potential issues in copy or visuals before assets are finalized
  • Perform light fact-checking, and ensure compliance with legal or regulatory language when applicable
  • Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize workload in a fast-paced agency environment

Freelance Writer

Self-employed
Garner
05.2016 - Current
  • Work with authors, ghostwrite SEO articles, blog posts, and eBooks
  • Compose, research, and publish articles and blog posts using WordPress and basic HTML
  • Edit articles, blog posts, and eBooks
  • Perform chapter and article rewrites
  • Edit and proofread articles for grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and syntax
  • Write and publish personal blog using WordPress and basic HTML

Copywriter/Proofreader

XPO Logistics, LLC
10.2019 - 12.2021
  • Edited and proofread all Gerber baby food labels and packaging, checking for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
  • Reviewed revised/updated labels and packaging in a variety of content management systems; to ensure change requests were accurately implemented before release
  • Marked up drafts of new/revised Gerber baby food products according to updated copy decks and official label copy (OLC) documents (i.e., net weight, nutrition facts, and ingredients)
  • Verified all product UPC codes, QR codes, material numbers, and part numbers using reference documents and master data information spreadsheet
  • Confirmed USDA and kosher symbols for accuracy, ensured allergen statement accuracy

Freelance Copywriter/Editor/Proofreader

Advance Auto Parts
Raleigh
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Designed job description and posting templates for company website according to external and internal stakeholder meeting results and in AP style
  • Edited, formatted, and proofread job postings submitted by recruiters and SMEs; checked for grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors
  • Performed quality reviews to ensure job postings adhere to company brand, tone, and voice per style guidelines
  • Posted job descriptions to company website and applicant tracking system
  • Performed data entry tasks to update job posting website; updated internal WBS to document changes and postings
  • Worked with project management staff and senior leadership to track and triage issues, action items, potential risks and communication breakdowns
  • Gathered and assembled documentation for weekly and monthly report generation

ECommerce Product Content Writer

Stock Building Supply Co.
Raleigh
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Wrote and printed preliminary draft copy in established format to meet deadlines according to senior leadership and company guidelines
  • Wrote headlines and captions that maintained brand and tone of internal and external stakeholders
  • Wrote advertising articles, direct mail materials and online copy using inMotion content management system adhering to project management staff and senior leadership guidelines
  • Wrote product descriptions for online catalog merchandise
  • Proofread copy to detect errors in font, formatting, grammar, and punctuation as well as spelling and syntax

Content Writer

11.2014 - 07.2015
  • Performed quality reviews, edited, proofread, and researched product content for website
  • Created SEO product descriptions and instruction guidelines for company website adhering to senior management, sales team, and company guidelines
  • Ensured content maintained and supported company brand and tone; gathered and entered documentation for monthly report generation
  • Used in-house content management system to draft, submit, and track content
  • Met with external and internal stakeholders to discuss project specifications for company website
  • Met with sales staff to discuss product specifications and ensure adherence to project management/senior leadership goals
  • Utilized collaborative applications to maintain fluent writing flow between team members for review by sales staff and senior leadership

Education

MA - English and Creative Writing

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2015

BS - Newspaper Journalism

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
08.2012

Skills

  • Spelling accuracy
  • Copywriting and editing
  • Strong grammar skills
  • Formatting expertise
  • Electronic document storage
  • Cross-departmental collaboration
  • Data entry skills
  • Content editing
  • Fact-checking
  • Grammar checking

Timeline

Proofreader

SGS & Co.
01.2022 - Current

Copywriter/Proofreader

XPO Logistics, LLC
10.2019 - 12.2021

Freelance Copywriter/Editor/Proofreader

Advance Auto Parts
07.2017 - 12.2018

Freelance Writer

Self-employed
05.2016 - Current

ECommerce Product Content Writer

Stock Building Supply Co.
09.2015 - 04.2016

Content Writer

11.2014 - 07.2015

MA - English and Creative Writing

Southern New Hampshire University

BS - Newspaper Journalism

Syracuse University

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