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Lisa Patterson

Technical Writer & Editor
I am an experienced wordsmith, with over four years of technical writing experience and ten years of editing fiction. I have a gift for being able to bring together ideas that others bring to the table, thanks to a strong sense of empathy and an eye for detail.
The Loft
University of Alaska
Seattle, WA, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
  • Profession
    Editor
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    6-10 years (6-10 years relevant)
  • Management
    None
  • Skills
    Technical Writing
    Empathy
    Basic HTML
    Wordpress
    Review
    Writing
    Strong Communicator
    Marketing
    Word
  • Languages
    English
    Fluent
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Part-time
    Remote Only
  • Desired positions
    Technical Writer & Editor
  • Desired work locations
  • Freelance
    Part-time freelancer

Work Experience

Website Marketing

Aug 2020 - Present
Strategically designs and organizes communication with customers in order to boost connection, environment, and sales with the Loft. Key Achievement: Is currently in the process of updating the 2021 Loft Branding Package to better represent updated principles, graphics, and values.

Acquisitions Editor

Feb 2020 - Present
Reviews and evaluates submitted manuscripts for completion and clarity.

Technical Writer & Editor

Jun 2016 - Present
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities: Edits and finalize the proposals for each project, while applying knowledge of grammatical concepts, practices, and procedures. Ensures the writing structure and words used in proposals persuasively conveys the offer to the customer, while editing each proposal for grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness. Key Achievement: My 2018 Iron Bow Annual Review stated that I was “insanely responsive” to e-mail assignments while on call 24/7. Ensures the writing structure and words used in proposals persuasively conveys the offer to the customer Edits each proposal for grammar, punctuation, clarity, consistency, and persuasiveness. My position is to

Freelancer

Feb 2010 - Present
Created and launched my own website by teaching myself Wordpress and basic HTML (PattersonProofreading.org). Senior Editor of KyleBenson.net. Key Achievement: KyleBenson.net’s top article “Love Work” got 9,000+ views, & 4,500+ shares.

Membership Advisor

Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
5 mos
Connected with an average of 20 people by phone daily for four months straight. Set appointments for potential new business and followed through with every person.

Khine Marketing Solutions

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016
1 yr 0 mos
Promoted from Entry Level to Manager in 3 weeks. Consistently one of top 3 reps in the Seattle area for lead generating home improvement appointments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA)
English
2008 - 2012