Rebecca Jackson 1219 Eaton Lane, Grapevine, TX 76051 • 817-680-4356 • jackson hausediting@gmail.com

Career Focus__________________________________________________________________________

I am an editor with experience editing a wide range of different projects. I enrich my clients’ writing while maintaining their unique voice. I am detail-oriented, meticulous, and dedicated to the client’s complete satisfaction.

Core Qualifications_____________________________________________________________________

• Proofreading • Advanced understanding of grammar and punctuation

• Copyediting • Track Changes

• Substantive Editing • Research Skills

Education_____________________________________________________________________________

Certificate of Professional Editing 2013

Education to Go

MA, History 1990

University of Central Arkansas

Summa Cum Laude

BA, International Studies 1989

Harding University

Magna Cum Laude

Coursework in editing, writing, and public relations

Accomplishments______________________________________________________________________

Words, grammar, and language have long been my passion. I have been involved in the enhancement of writing through editing since I was in college.

My editing experience includes academic papers, articles, blogs, books, brochures, correspondence, essays, newsletters, and websites. Due to my years spent abroad, I am proficient at editing the work of non-native English speakers.

Work Experience_______________________________________________________________________

Abundant Life Church–Grapevine, TX 2013-2015 Editing for Abundant Life Church, I have done everything from fact-checking, proofreading, light copyediting, and substantive editing to creating and implementing original content for their newsletter, website, correspondence, flyers, and brochures.

Missionary–Bucharest & Cluj, Romania 1993-2002 I coordinated the collection and distribution of humanitarian supplies to orphanages and hospitals and served with a missionary team in church planting and establishing a youth camp. An aspect of my role in Romania included editing correspondence, newsletters, and reports.

US Congressman Ray Thornton–1st District, Arkansas 1991-1992 As a Constituent Representative in the Congressman’s district office in Arkansas, I worked with the Congressional Liaisons for Veterans Affairs and Immigration in Washington to assist constituents with a broad range of issues.

Partners In Progress–Little Rock, Arkansas 1987-1992 Prior to working with PIP in Romania, I edited their correspondence, brochures, and newsletters for their US headquarters.

Books Those Who Make Us What We Are, by Bill McDonough 2012 The Power of Life Factor, by Bill McDonough 1999

Languages____________________________________________________________________________

English–native tongue; German–fluent; Romanian–excellent

International Experience________________________________________________________________

Residence Abroad: Austria-1 year; Germany-13 years; Romania-9 years

Travel: I have traveled to over thirty countries in Europe, Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Much of my travel has been connected to humanitarian relief and/or mission efforts. These efforts typically include working with local leaders to address the physical and spiritual needs of their community.