Larissa Vinci
Administrative Professional/Editor
OBJECTIVES & QUALIFICATIONS
Obtain employment with a positive, enjoyable work environment that enables me to contribute to a strong, goal-oriented company. I am looking for a company with an established process, a more hands on approach and the ability for quick and effective turnaround time. Able to micro and macro-manage a project so all the details are fulfilled. I am a skilled copyeditor, proofreader, typesetter, and copywriter and have many years of experience in an office setting (typing-85wpm, data entry, etc.), as well as owning my own freelance business.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Vinci-Designs & Publishing ~ Senior Editor, Junior Graphic Designer ~ June 2005 - Present
• Started own freelance design and publishing business working as a subcontractor for several design/web
development and publishing companies.
• Editing ~ Handle copyediting, proofreading, typesetting, and copywriting for hundreds of books, journals, and encyclopedias.
• Web Design ~ Static HTML sites, Flash animation, Dynamic ASP sites, etc.
• Print Design ~ All forms of print and publication design from business cards & logos, to brochures and
Annual reports.
• Flash Development ~ Developed online interactive training courses using Studio MX 2004, Lectora, and
Photoshop.
• Administrative ~ Billing, accounting, data entry, filing, etc.
Ed Thompson, Senior NFL Analyst for [login to view URL] and [login to view URL] ~ Personal Assistant ~ March 2009 - Present
• Make phone calls to set up interviews
• Transcribe interviews
• Proofread interviews
• Post interviews to websites
Idea Group Publishing ~ Freelance Copyeditor & Proofreader ~ January 2005 - Present
• Copyediting ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals, encyclopedias).
• Proofreading ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals, encyclopedias).
• Typesetting ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals, encyclopedias).
• Copywriting ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals, encyclopedias).
SwingShift ~ Freelance Copyeditor & Proofreader ~ September 2006 – Present
• Proofreading ~ Heathcare Newsletters
• Proofreading ~ Healthcare Website
SwingShift Southwest~ Freelance Copyeditor & Proofreader ~ August 2007 – Present
• Proofreading ~ Heathcare Website
Broccoli Information Management ~ Freelance Copyeditor ~ July 2005
• Copyediting ~ Information Technology, History, Current Events, etc. (books).
Bow Tie Inc. ~ Freelance Proofreader & Typesetter ~ May 2005
• Typesetting ~ Children’s Stories (books).
• Proofreading ~ Children’s Stories (books).
• Copywriting ~ Children’s Stories (books).
Acu-Data Business Products ~ Freelance Proofreader ~ June 2004 – Present
• Proofreading ~ Brochures, Flyers, Promotional Products, etc.
TRC Interactive ~ Freelance Proofreader, Flash Developer & Designer ~ February 2005 - Present
• Proofreading ~ Online Training Courses.
• Developing ~ Online Training Courses.
• Flash Development ~ Developed online interactive training courses using Studio MX 2004, Lectora, and
Photoshop
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Idea Group Publishing ~ Editorial Assistant ~ August 2003 - June 2005
• Copyediting, Typesetting, Proofreading, and Indexing.
• Sending author and editor proofs and making changes when they came back.
• Corresponding with authors and editors about changes, information, etc.
• Performing post-printing evaluations of each book.
• Logging in new manuscripts.
• Key terms and index lists.
• Assisting with the production of ITN and IM (Newsletters).
Bayer Healthcare ~ Administrative Assistant ~ January 2003 - August 2003
• Data Entry.
• Receiving.
• Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• In charge of ordering.
• In charge of maintaining inventory.
• In constant contact with vendors about billing, parts, projects, delivery, etc.
Nestico & Druby, L.L.P. ~ Paralegal ~ January 2001 - January 2003
• Conducted in-depth research and summarized depositions, medical records, and employment records.
• Provided written summaries of research papers, documents, complex agreements, and case law.
• Provided litigation support by assisting with case investigations,
including the gathering of agency information and subpoena responses.
• Drafted pleadings, declarations, and memoranda of law.
• Provided support through telephone work and interaction with all professional levels.
EDUCATION
Kaplan University ~ Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice ~ 2009 - Present
• 4.0 GPA in first semester
Academy of Medical Arts and Business ~ Paralegal Associates Degree ~ 1999-2001
• Graduated with a 3.8 GPA.
SKILLS
Advanced PC knowledge and skills; Internet, Windows XP environment, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PageMaker 7.0, Adobe InDesign CS, Flash 8, Dreamweaver 8, Fireworks 8, Lectora 2004, Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, ImageReady, Premiere, After Effects, QuarkXpress, PowerPoint, Director, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and RoboDemo.
