Nina K Pettis, Proofreader
East Texas, U.S.A.
email ninap@ninaproofs.com
voicemail (business hours only) and fax 469.574.5072

Attributes

Excellent spelling and syntax; strong organizational ability. A firm intention to get the job done right the first time. I learn fast, and seldom forget technical details.

Experience

Nina K Pettis, Proofreader, January 1996 - present

Newman Graphics Corporation, April 1993 - January 1996
Proofread everything from business cards to annual reports. Checked customer-supplied disks for typographical and grammatical errors.

The Type & Stat Place, September 1984 - October 1992
Proofread annual reports, advertisements, and commercial typesetting: stationery, business cards, etc. Also assisted in customer service and did pasteup.

Williamson Printing Corporation, September 1983 - September 1984
Proofread all general typesetting done on-site; position also involved pasteup and design, including alterations on customer-supplied artwork. Responsible for all proofreading and production of a magazine for the American Fashion Association, Dallas Market Center.

Automated Production, Inc., November 1980 - September 1983
Proofread same mix of copy for many of the same clients as at Type & Stat; also assisted customer service.

Down Home Printing, October 1979 - November 1980
Proofreading, pasteup, camera work, stripping, bindery, and customer service. Worked with suppliers (typesetters, paper companies, film & chemical suppliers).

Education

Cedartown High School, Cedartown, GA; College Preparatory Course, graduated 1966.

Shorter College, Rome, GA; English major, three semesters.

References, rates, and previous experience available upon request.

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