Editor, Indexer, Writer
Richmond, Virginia Area
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- Freelance Editor, Indexer, Writer at Editorial Inspirations (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Assistant Editor at National Society of Professional Engineers
- Program Assistant at American Prosecutors Research Institute
- Education
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- George Washington University
- EEI Communications
- University of Virginia
- University of Virginia
- Messiah College
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April Michelle Davis’s Summary
I am an independent editor, indexer, and writer with experience in a variety of fields and genres. As a professional with more than seven years of experience, I have several publishing-related certifications and degrees.
April Michelle Davis’s Specialties:
I have worked in a variety of subjects, including training, human development, train-the-trainer, real estate, engineering, memoirs, self-development, political science, religion, law, young adult, dissertations, encyclopedias, and nonfiction.
April Michelle Davis’s Experience
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Freelance Editor, Indexer, Writer
Editorial Inspirations (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Publishing industry)
May 2001 — Present (8 years 7 months)
* Edit and critique short stories and novels, fiction and nonfiction. Some current and former clients are Oxford University Press, American Society for Training and Development, Catholic University of America, School of Engineering, Carpenter Magazine, Perseus Books Group, PJC, LLC, Scribe, and individual authors
* Index books based on author, designer, and publisher expectations. Some current and former clients are American Society for Training and Development
* Write articles on various topics as researched or assigned. Some current and former clients are Commercial Property News, Virginia Construction, and Phaeze Magazine -
Assistant Editor
National Society of Professional Engineers
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2004 — September 2007 (3 years 1 month)
* Edited articles for monthly magazine
* Copyedited, proofread, and laidout monthly magazine, PE magazine, formerly Engineering Times, according to The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, The New York Times Manual of Style and Usage, and house style guide
* Edited and updated house style guide
* Edited documents/letters/publications/brochures/newsletters from other departments
* Wrote articles for the monthly magazine and monthly electronic newsletter
* Created headlines, bylines, and teasers
* Indexed articles from magazine
* Compiled, edited, and input articles into MagnetMail for monthly electronic newsletter, Update; upload email list and send to subscribers -
Program Assistant
American Prosecutors Research Institute
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2002 — September 2004 (2 years 1 month)
* Assisted attorneys and program managers in researching and editing of manuscripts, publications, and presentations
* Created notebooks for trainings: gathering text, performing research, and obtaining text from faculty
* Compiled notebooks for trainings and sent to the publisher; proofed dummy notebooks for final approval
* Attended the following conferences: National Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence (2004), Curriculum Development Committee for the National Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence (2003), Violence Against Women Leadership Summit (2002)
April Michelle Davis’s Education
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George Washington University
Publishing , 2006 — 2007
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EEI Communications
Professional Editing , 2004 — 2005
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University of Virginia
Book Publishing , 2001 — 2004
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University of Virginia
Editing , 2001 — 2004
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Messiah College
English , 1998 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- Academic Volunteer, General Education Committee, 1999-2001
Additional Information
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April Michelle Davis’s Groups:
Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA Central Virginia Chapter Coordinator)
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April Michelle Davis’s Honors:
Honorable Mention, Writer’s Digest Your Opening Line contest (December 2006)
Honorable Mention, Writer’s Digest Your Opening Line contest (September 2006)
April Michelle Davis’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
