Experience

Freelance Editor Jan. 2011 - Present
Edit Manga and Fiction
Main editor on single and series Manga
Script edit, copy edit, and write back and preview copy
TOKYOPOP Los Angeles, California Sept. -

Dec. 2009
Editorial Intern
Script and copy editing of manga (Japanese comic books)
Wrote back-copy, book trailers, and content for web site
Managed all other interns for office-work shifts
Reworked office systems, including rewriting the TOKYOPOP Intern Manual and implementing new record strategies
The Wall: Literary Magazine of Saddleback College Mission Viejo, California Spring 2003
Managing Editor
Ran staff web site and kept the files of each manuscript up to date
Encouraged staff, keeping to deadlines
Consulted on layout and order
Access Point Irvine, California Nov. -

Dec. 2000
Accounting Consultant
Worked on renovating files from a recently acquired company, PSI
Project helped bring in $30,000-35,000 per month from uncharged venders
Called venders, tracked changes and researched missing information
Manned the main reception desk when needed

Education

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, California Jun. 2003 -

Dec. 2008
Bachelor of Arts English, Creative Writing emphasis
Minors: Graphic Communication and Equine Science
Saddleback College Mission Viejo, California Jan. 2000 -

Jun. 2003
Associate of Arts Degree in English with Honors
Study Abroad
Oxford University in England (spring 2001)
Rhode Island Community College in RI (spring 2002)

Skills and Interests

Editing/Writing Computer/Office
  • Editorial strengths: plot and scene inconsistencies, passive voice, word repetition, and brainstorming for solutions
  • Co-founder of long running writer's group: TWIG
  • Attend writer's conferences annually