Sean Padre: Proofreader in Simi Valley, CA

Reviewed a wide variety of marketing, advertising, and promotional materials for omissions, errors, or inconsistencies in grammar, style, usage, format, and branding guidelines Responsible for proofing and marking changes to all marketing and product copy for company retail, catalog, and internal efforts; read and examined corrected copies/proofs to ensure that all documents were consistent in their alterations and improvements Consulted recognized reference books, corporate websites, and online style man uals in order to develop a strong familiarity with logos, product names, legal language, and other content/product and corporate brand standards Demonstrated ardent multitasking ability in balancing various projects and in meeting established deadlines set forth by the Proofreading Supervisor and Print Production Manager Actively collaborated with graphic designers, barcode administrators, and fellow proofreaders in order to ensure that all assigned projects within the Art Department were completed in a timely and efficient manner Quickly adapted the desired work flow and production ethics established by the Senior Directors of Print Production and Creative Services, respectively Sought out solutions for errors or inconsistencies, and took certain actions to prevent future occurrences and to improve the overall efficiency of daily proceedings Utilized various office equipment and computer applications, specifically the Microsoft Office Suite, in performing daily tasks and responsibilities such as the drafting of daily reports on the status of events and projects

Researched the feasibility of integrating language-based software in the mobile environment, and presented analysis for evaluation Examined the practicality of utilizing the company software within iOS and Android apps, and reviewed the entire iOpen Design product line in order to better meet the high standards of both the company and its clients Collaborated with colleagues to understand the product needs of clients within the education and business setting Utilized online resources in order to discover potential clients that would require the company’s services Engaged in various editorial projects involving iOS and Android application discourse such as the composition of press releases to better market the company’s products Composed the content and maintained the professional demeanor of the company website Actively represented the company externally by phone, email, as well as in person

Supervised and administered tasks to employees, and oversaw operations of the sales floor on both an individual and collaborative basis Met daily sales goals by ensuring that all cash, credit, and check sales were accurate and verified, and that all paperwork was organized and prepared Managed a team of three that met and/or exceeded sales goals and ensured that the team met corporate standards of conduct Maintained the desired brand image by meeting the company’s appearance standards through proper store maintenance Provided exceptional customer service through vast product knowledge physically on the sales floor and over the phone Demonstrated a strong ability to work on a team and multitask under time constraints Lead Blendito/Blendito Accountable for sales generation and meeting daily goals Actively took direction from fellow employees in order to ensure efficient work flow and customer satisfaction Responsible for store maintenance and upkeep Cashiering, money handling/credit card and check verification; answered phones and monitored security cameras

Assisted in the oversight of publishing the university’s prestigious literary journal, The Island Fox Diplomatic team member in choosing student-submitted entries for publication; actively involved in proofreading, editing, and formatting the entries to meet the editorial team’s standards Responsible for the design and printing of publicity documentation through Adobe Photoshop CS5 and the use of local businesses respectively Marketed the journal physically on campus through the use of flyers, as well as establishing an online presence on various social networking utilities Solely responsible for the recruitment of a graphic designer; collected contact information and portfolios from potential designers and actively communicated with them over phone and email Demonstrated strong multitasking and excellent oral communication skills as the acting liaison between the chosen graphic designer, the editors, and the faculty editors Maintained flexibility, organization, and the resolve to meet deadlines that were established Clerical and Secretarial duties; organized important files and documents through the use of Dropbox Utilized knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite in order to format documents shared amongst the team of editors