PAULA R REKOON

Fremont, CA 94538
(415) 533-7910
PRekoon@att.net

SUMMARY

As a highly skilled Proofreader and Editor, with extensive experience in the fields of publishing, printing,
and advertising, et al., I am seeking a position that will allow for the most beneficial use of my skills in an
employment, freelance, or contract position.

SKILLS

• Proofreading •
Tutoring
•
Typesetting
• Editing (includes Copy and Line Editing) •
Rewriting
• Quality Control
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Chicago Manual of Style, AMA and AP style
manuals
• Home office includes: Windows XP, High-Speed Internet, Printer/Copier/Scanner, eFax, and
Telephone

WORK HISTORY

Freelance
Copy Editor and Proofreader
10/07 – Present
• Proofread and edit different types of material for the advertising agency of Young & Rubicom, the
marketing department of Fair Isaac (FICO), and the Artwork and Packaging Department of Abbott
Diabetes Care Inc., et al.
• Responsible for proofreading and copy editing ads for key advertising agency clients such as
Chevron and Blue Shield
• Proofread case studies, product sheets, white papers, and various marketing materials for FICO
• Responsible for accuracy of grammar and spelling and adherence to style and regulatory
requirements for Abbott Diabetes Care
• Use Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat for editing
• Tutored elementary school students in writing, use of punctuation, and sentence structure, etc., in
their essays
• Students whom I have tutored have experienced better understanding of their writing
assignments and as a result have received better grades.

Proofreader/Compositor
RR Donnelley
10/04 – 09/07
• Responsible for coding, typesetting, editing, and proofreading various financial documents
including, but not limited to, Annual Reports, Quarterly Reports, and all documents to be filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission
• Clients included Genentech, Cisco Systems, Google, and Microsoft
• Responsible for accuracy and adherence to style and regulatory requirements throughout all
phases of production
• Used Microsoft Word for editing and tracking changes, as well as other proprietary software
programs for typesetting and data management
• Responsible for quality control of assigned projects
 • Consistently met time-critical deadlines

Freelance
Editing Services/Consulting
05/01 – 09/04
• Rewrote, copy edited, and proofread a novel
• Used style books to ensure consistency (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, AMA and AP style
manuals)
• Checked manuscripts for accuracy and continuity
• Assisted writers with materials and deadlines needed for publishing
• Developed schedules with authors to meet project deadlines

Editor
Harrison Wilson & Associates
A Healthcare Marketing Firm
05/99 – 04/01
• Edited, proofread, and formatted pharmaceutical companies’ ads, articles, abstracts, and other
collateral materials that were created by internal copywriters, pharmaceutical writers, and creative
designers
• Used AMA style manual as house style
• Used Microsoft Word to correct/revise documents on computer; reviewed hard copy as well
• Responsible for accuracy of grammar and spelling and adherence to style and regulatory
requirements
• Helped write and edit content of website for a client
• Used PowerPoint to help edit slides
• Responsible for final quality control review of completed projects

EDUCATION

Buffalo State University College, Buffalo, NY

B.S., Secondary Education – English