Amanda Beres   

 ‪(401) 424-1801‬   |  aberes755@gmail.com

Editor | Publications & Creative Services | Print & Digital Communications

 

PR0FESSIONAL SUMMARY

Editorial and communications professional with 5+ years of experience managing print and digital publications, leading editorial projects, and collaborating with cross-functional creative teams. Expertise in editing, content development, and project management in deadline-driven academic and public-facing environments.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Professional Editing, Proofreading & Fact-Checking

• Print and Digital Publication Production

• Editorial Vision, Voice & Content Development

• Project Management & Leadership

• Content Organization & Selection

• Deadline-Driven Production Schedules

• Written & Verbal Communication

• Team-Based Creative Collaboration

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

​Freelance Editor & Content Strategist

2019 – Present

• Provided professional editing and writing services for academic, nonprofit-adjacent, and publication clients.

• Edited print and online materials for grammar, spelling, punctuation, structure, and editorial consistency.

• Managed multiple editorial projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.

• Developed content strategies aligned with client objectives and audience needs.

 

English Adjunct Professor

September 2021- Present

• Developed, edited, and delivered instructional and written materials with a focus on clarity, grammar, accuracy, and audience awareness.

• Taught Business Communication and Composition, emphasizing professional writing, editing conventions, and effective messaging.

• Managed multiple concurrent projects, strict deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced academic environment.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills while balancing instructional, administrative, and reporting responsibilities.

• Collaborated with faculty and institutional staff to support academic objectives and communication standards.

• Worked effectively with diverse student populations, demonstrating inclusive communication practices.

• Developed and implemented written and digital instructional materials aligned with institutional standards.

Managing Editor

Temper | February 2023 –  May 2023

• Served as project lead for editorial production, managing projects from concept through publication.

• Organized and presented content, guided content selection, and ensured adherence to editorial voice and standards.

• Proofread, edited, and fact-checked copy for grammar, punctuation, clarity, and accuracy.

• Coordinated production schedules and collaborated with writers, contributors, and creative partners.

• Executed print-adjacent and online strategies to increase audience engagement and maximize communications impact.

 

Contributing Writer & Editor

GO Magazine | February 2022 – June 2023

• Edited and wrote profiles for a print and digital publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and audience engagement.

• Collaborated with editorial teams to meet publication schedules and uphold editorial standards.

• Conducted research and fact-checking to support high-quality editorial content.

 

Editorial Intern

Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources | June 2022- August 2022

• Sought, collected, and developed content from 50+ external stakeholders for public-facing publications.

• Edited and organized information into a complete print brochure, managing content development and accuracy.

• Supported government communications efforts by translating complex information into accessible materials.

• Worked collaboratively with staff to meet production deadlines.

 

EDUCATION

Master of Arts — Professional Writing & Communication
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (September 2021- May 2023)

Bachelor of Arts — English (Writing & Editing)
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (September 2017 - May 2021)