ConText Editorial Services, Inc.

Nancy E. Sixsmith
820 S. Brighton Crest
Bloomington, IN 47401
Office/Fax (812) 334-2706
nsixsmith@contextedit.com
www.contextedit.com

Summary

Nearly two decades of editorial/publishing experience, both in-house and freelance
Proven skills in copyediting, substantive editing, developmental editing, translation (ESL) editing, proofreading
Research, fact-checking, and information-brokering expertise (utilizing advanced degree in Library and Information Science)

Experience

1998–Present: Owner/editor, Context Editorial Services, Inc.

Woman-owned business specializing in editorial/publishing services
Editing: Copyediting, substantive editing, ESL editing, developmental editing
Proofreading
Information brokering, research, fact-checking
Mentoring of freelance editors

1997–98: Technical writer/editor, Wordlink

Wrote and edited online help and computer-based training
Edited/rewrote software manuals
Worked with subject matter experts, authors, and production

1990–97: Editor, Macmillan Publishing/Pearson Education

Positions included copyeditor, project editor, developmental editor, senior editor, and managing editor
Worked with authors, developers, technical reviewers, and other subject matter experts to conceptualize projects
Developed project goals, outlines, schedules, and contents
Edited and managed manuscripts through writing, development, editing, and production

1988–90: Librarian/Editor, Indiana Youth Institute

Created and maintained online Resource Center
Wrote, edited, and produced institute’s statewide newsletter

1983–88: Librarian, Hamilton East Public Library

Set up new reference department and manned reference desk
Scheduled bookmobile and outreach programs
Set up children’s programs, including summer reading program and story hours
Hired and trained library staff members
Took part in library tours and community outreach programs

1976–82: Librarian, Santa Barbara City College

Maintained community college library during evening hours
Manned library reference desk
Trained library staff
Catalogued and classified books and other documents

Education

M.S. in Library and Information Science, University of Illinois
B.A. in Spanish/French, University of Illinois


		Nancy E. Sixsmith 820 S. Brighton Crest Bloomington, IN 47401 Office/Fax (812) 334-2706 nsixsmith@contextedit.com www.contextedit.com Summary Nearly two decades of editorial/publishing experience, both in-house and freelance Proven skills in copyediting, substantive editing, developmental editing, translation (ESL) editing, proofreading Research, fact-checking, and information-brokering expertise (utilizing advanced degree in Library and Information Science) Experience 1998–Present: Owner/editor, Context Editorial Services, Inc. Woman-owned business specializing in editorial/publishing services Editing: Copyediting, substantive editing, ESL editing, developmental editing Proofreading Information brokering, research, fact-checking Mentoring of freelance editors 1997–98: Technical writer/editor, Wordlink Wrote and edited online help and computer-based training Edited/rewrote software manuals Worked with subject matter experts, authors, and production 1990–97: Editor, Macmillan Publishing/Pearson Education Positions included copyeditor, project editor, developmental editor, senior editor, and managing editor Worked with authors, developers, technical reviewers, and other subject matter experts to conceptualize projects Developed project goals, outlines, schedules, and contents Edited and managed manuscripts through writing, development, editing, and production 1988–90: Librarian/Editor, Indiana Youth Institute Created and maintained online Resource Center Wrote, edited, and produced institute’s statewide newsletter 1983–88: Librarian, Hamilton East Public Library Set up new reference department and manned reference desk Scheduled bookmobile and outreach programs Set up children’s programs, including summer reading program and story hours Hired and trained library staff members Took part in library tours and community outreach programs 1976–82: Librarian, Santa Barbara City College Maintained community college library during evening hours Manned library reference desk Trained library staff Catalogued and classified books and other documents Education M.S. in Library and Information Science, University of Illinois B.A. in Spanish/French, University of Illinois Professional Memberships Editorial Freelancers Association (EFA) Editors’ Association of Canada/Association canadienne des reviseurs (EAC) Copyediting-L Freelancers Union

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