Hire the Best Editors in Cedar Rapids, IA

Fast and efficient in using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Listens and asks relevant questions to assure creative aspect is clearly communicated and achieved. Keen eye for detail and color. Images will be delivered as High Resolution in JPG, PNG, TIFF, or PSD as requested. Skills include: - Blemish Retouching / Skin smoothing - Color & Lighting Correction - Glass glare Retouching - Background replacement - Face Swap/Body part swaps - Sky replacement Special Request Skills - Images from Day to Night - Light Painting - Composite Creation - Poster Designs

OBJECTIVE I have 20 years' experience as an editor/proofreader of a range of projects, some of which include student papers, dissertations, company brochures, books, standardized tests. I have edited a variety of writing styles (e.g., APA, MLA, AP, Chicago, CSE, Harvard, AMA, etc.). I would be happy to assist with your project. In addition, I worked for a year as a transcriptionist in which I transcribed/edited corporate psychologists' notes. I also volunteered to transcribe and edit audio interviews of LGBTQ individuals' narratives.

"Christy this is absolutely AMAZING! We've all spent so much time in this document it was great to get a fresh pair of (professional) eyes on it! Thank you so much for such a comprehensive review, and delivery ahead of schedule. We really appreciate it." -- Ashley W. (Upwork client since July 2021) "Your suggestions are always spot on, Christy! The text flows so well after you review it. Thank you!" -- Cristina O. (Upwork client since August 2019) "You always make a difference with your edits, but with this report, I feel they were a real game-changer! Really took it to the next level! Thank you so much!" -- Eliza T. (Upwork client since August 2019) "Thanks for the quick turnaround, Christy! Your edits are great, and I really appreciate the transition words you suggest since that’s not a strong part of my writing. Much appreciated!" -- Patrick M. (Upwork client since August 2019) * Do you have a blog post that just doesn't flow? * Is your business document inconsistent and in need of formatting and a set style? * Does your magazine have spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes? * Does your book need a fresh set of eyes to spot tiny errors and check references? An efficient, honest and dependable proofreader and copy editor, I'll review your written work for all of these and more, and revise it as necessary to fit the appropriate reading level for your audience. I have nearly 20 years of experience editing many types of content -- from product descriptions with just a handful of words to manuscripts with more than 200,000 words. I've reviewed content in a wide range of topics and formats, including: * Advocacy & legislative communications * Annual reports * Bible studies * Blogs * Children's books * Christian non-fiction books * Cookbooks * College application essays * Educational content * Executive summaries * Fundraising materials * Healthcare content * Human Resources (HR) content * Insurance communications * Interior design articles * Internal announcements * Letters * Marketing pieces * Magazines * Newsletters * Newspapers * Nominations & award applications * Non-fiction books * Non-profit association content * Policies * PowerPoint presentations * Press releases * Private school communications & documents * Real estate listings, reports, blogs & articles * Recipes * Resumes and cover letters * Sales collateral * Self-help books * Social media posts * Student worksheets, workbooks & tests * Training materials * Transcripts * Upwork profiles * Websites, web pages & metadata I enjoy organizing and simplifying text through editing. Check out my samples to see how I can help you improve your written work, and contact me for your next project!

As a Video Editor & Content Creator I have done about 50 YouTube food videos with good quality video editing that show prepping/cooking with light gourmet ingredients & skills. The two major things that have come natural for me is playing guitar & light gourmet cheffing & now the third seems to be video editing as it is fun & rewarding adding transitions, effects, AI voice, text & titles . Visually appealing videos is my goal for your project.

Seasoned corporate marketer and marketing agency consultant. EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - Ad agency and in-house marketing leadership roles - B2B and B2C marketer - Marketing strategy - Branding and brand positioning - Marketing campaign planning and execution - Marketing operations - Website strategy - Content marketing - Account-based marketing - Marketing and sales collateral, presentations - Copywriting - Marketing operations For nine years as a corporate marketer I led a data-driven digital marketing team of eight that managed the corporate enterprise website, email and marketing automation, social media, digital advertising and marketing analytics for demand generation and lead generation. For 15 years I was a consultant in marketing and advertising agencies working with clients in technology, insurance and financial services, commercial printing, major retail and restaurant chains, manufacturing, and college athletics. INDUSTRIES - K12 and Higher Education - Advocacy organizations - Technology and SAAS companies - WAN and LAN systems and telecom - Healthcare and hospitals - Start-up dotcoms - B2B publishing, B2C broadcast media - Financial services and insurance - Retail chains - Restaurant chains - Manufacturing - College athletics - Commercial printing - Construction services CHANNEL EXPERIENCE - Email - Marketing automation - Complex enterprise-wide websites and less complex sties for small businesses - Content marketing - Account-based marketing - Social media - Search engine marketing - Digital advertising - Direct mail - Video communications - Live events and webinars - Traditional print, radio, TV and outdoor advertising, - Public relations RECENT PROJECTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Long-term contract with League of Women Voters of Iowa as Communications Coordinator. Write/design/launch email newsletters and campaigns, edit WordPress website, create social media posts. Graphic design for events. - Created YouTube Channel for a network and telecommunications firm. - Copy and graphic design for large postcard to promote banking services - Created an overview video that explains a technology company's services - Created, launched, monitor and report on LinkedIn ad campaigns. - Advised hotel near a tourist attraction on rebranding the hotel to attract more customers. - Created a conference marketing strategy, conference prospectus, digital marketing and ad campaigns, and edited website for an educational training company. - Created a new website for a plumbing company to build the company's brand and increase rankings in search engines (SEO). - Marketing analysis, buyer persona creation, brand and marketing strategy creation, packaging recommendation, and key messages defined for a new consumer product in the pet industry - Implemented large-scale website, marketing automation technology installation and integration for an international non-profit in the education industry - Led project to create corporate marketing metrics dashboard reports through integrations with various corporate data systems. - Created web strategy, new navigation and all copy for an updated website for a WAN/LAN company. Manage the website's content, SEO and promotion of the site. - Creation of technology training programs for internal staff

I am a professional marketing and content writer and editor with several years of experience. I am passionate about writing for the web and social media using my knowledge of SEO, SEM, and SMO. My goal is to engage your target audience and hold their attention. My average Klout score was 63. I have written over 1,000 websites for small- to medium-sized businesses, and my content writing has appeared on many sites, such as The Mary Sue, The Skinny Buzz, Sports Squawk, Mismatched Pear, and Aww...That's So Cute! As an editor, I am thorough. I have a clear and adaptable voice and an eye for detail. Examples of my work, both articles and website copy, can be seen in my portfolio.