Eve Angeline Mitchell is a dynamic and highly experienced Copy Editor who excels at editing complex copy for grammar, pu...
EVE ANGELINE MITCHELL Round Lake, IL 60073 847.308.7011 ●
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COPY EDITOR Dynamic and highly experienced Copy Editor who excels at editing complex copy for grammar, punctuation, usage, and style, and is able to create compelling articles that drive public interest. Expert in conducting comprehensive research and writing/editing copies to reach target audiences. Able to quickly identify and correct errors that automatic spell-check and grammar functions miss. Knowledge of the AP Stylebook. Writing ● Editing ● Proofreading ● Research ● Consulting ● Project Management ● Start Ups / Turnarounds Team Leadership / Motivation ●Presentations ● Branding ● Internet Marketing ● Social Media
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EXAMINER.COM, Chicago, Illinois ● May 2010 – Present Online publication committed to providing news and information about everything local. Contributing Writer Research, conceptualize and write articles for the online publication and create captions for accompanying photographs. Proofread and edit all pieces for spelling, grammar, punctuation, usage, style, flow and accuracy. Achievements: Recognized by the Midwest Regional editorial team as one of Examiner’s highest quality writers, with copy being rated among the top 20% of contributing writers nationwide based on credibility, relevance, attribution, grammar and originality. Researched, wrote and published an article about a person heavily involved in rescue work for stray and feral cats, which increased page views by more than twice the Chicago average. Discovered a video on YouTube that featured two juvenile felines with a rare condition known as Myotonia Congenita, or fainting goat syndrome; wrote and published article, which raised awareness among animal enthusiasts. Identified a juvenile feline with a severe spinal injury, which has been rescued; published a 2-part article on the feline and the challenges of caring for it, which resulted in an increase of page views of more than 10 times the Chicago average.
AVIS-BUDGET GROUP, Libertyville, Illinois ● March 2008 – Present Rental car supplier that primarily serves the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry. Suburban Dispatch Coordinator, Chicago, Illinois (June 2010 – Present) Manage the transport of passenger vehicles between the airport and 36 private business locations. Effectively communicate vehicle requirements to the distribution, fleet and city managers and track the movement of cars from airports to the local market. Achievements: Cultivate and enhance relationships with key personnel at O’Hare & Midway and with distribution managers to facilitate the movement of vehicles, which increases customer satisfaction levels. Key contributor to a major cost-saving project to identify car models ideal for the suburban market based on their rate of return; liaised with managers to ensure vehicle availability. Research and track reservations in the system and ensure vehicle coverage which increases customer satisfaction. Lead Shuttler, Libertyville, Illinois ● (March 2008 – June 2010) Organized daily workflow for a team of 3-5 drivers to execute the transportation of vehicles, according to a plan created by the Territory Performance Manager. Met the needs of the locations and facilitated communication between agency operators to execute strategic plans. Achievements: Recognized by the district manager for having the most efficient team in the local market. Consistently completed shuttle plans ahead of schedule, increasing trust between agency operators and managers.
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REALM REFRESHMENTS, Round Lake, Lake County, Illinois ● November 2006 – January 2009 Providers of high-quality food and beverage vending services to small businesses in Lake County, IL. Operations Manager Generated sales through the placement of vending machines in small local businesses. Cultivated new relationships with owners and managers, updated accounting records, and administered P&L and balance statements. Achievements: Created marketing collateral including informational brochures and a pricing guide. Increased accounts from one to seven within nine months. Drove revenue growth by 35% over an 18-month period. Provided exceptional customer service, which helped significantly increase overall customer satisfaction.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, Round Lake, Illinois ● September 2004 – December 2006 Proofreader/Editor Proofread and edited research papers for Master’s degree candidates for spelling, grammar, punctuation, content and flow. Achievements: Proofread term paper worth 50% of the student's final grade for grammar, punctuation, usage, and flow, and edited for content accuracy, which led to a grade increase of over 20% on the paper and an A for the class.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Colorado Technical University Online – Colorado Spring, CO
PUBLICATIONS Examiner.com
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / AFFILIATIONS Authors, Writers, Publishers, Editors, and Writing Professionals LinkEds and Writers Copy Editors & Proofreaders Writum
COMPUTER SKILLS MS Office Suite ● Windows and Macintosh OS ● Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer
