Clifford Ball
Professional Summary
Technical Editor with experience in proofreading, technical writing, and content management across regulated industries, publishing, and e-commerce. Skilled in ensuring document accuracy, compliance, and clarity through version control and quality assurance. Strong background in content structuring, SEO optimization, and CMS platforms.
Core Skills
• Writing & Editing: Document control, content structuring, compliance documentation, style guides such as The Chicago Manual of Style
• Editing & QA: Proofreading, version control, Track Changes, regulatory accuracy checks, teamwork
• Written and verbal communications
• Content Management: Search engine optimization, WordPress CMS, e-commerce platforms, web content editing, digital content, HTML
• Tools & Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; Adobe PDF & InDesign; Google Workspace
Work Experience
Technical Editor 1 – Certrec – Fort Worth, TX | 2024 – 2025
• Proofread and edited technical documents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with formatting standards.
• Converted PDFs into Word with Track Changes for transparent version control and client review.
• Conducted detailed comparisons of revisions to reduce review cycles and prevent errors.
• Managed record copies and archives to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
Catalog Clerk – Universal Air Conditioner – Mansfield, TX | 2020 – 2024
• Built and maintained product databases in Excel and cataloging software.
• Provided customized product data for customers, improving responsiveness and accuracy.
• Performed quality assurance on product samples to ensure specifications were met.
• Updated e-commerce site accounts to support operations.
Web Content Editor – Corvette Mods LLC – Fort Worth, TX | 2017 – 2020
• Researched automotive parts and created optimized digital product descriptions for websites and eBay.
• Edited and managed product images and listings, improving accuracy and visibility.
• Conducted competitor cost analysis to support pricing strategy.
• Enhanced site SEO by updating categories, landing pages, and company content.
Freelance Proofreader – Wichita Falls, TX | 2010 – 2014, 2025 –
• Proofread novels, short stories, and essays for grammar, punctuation spelling, typos, and clarity.
• Created and maintained an SEO-optimized website to promote myself.
Education
University of North Texas – Certificate in Technical Writing
Midwestern State University – Bachelor of Arts in English
Projects & Accomplishments
• OSHA Safety Manual (Technical Writing Project): Co-authored a construction safety manual aligning with OSHA standards.
• Medical Research Collateral (Technical Writing Project): Developed website content, brochures, and presentations; selected as the preferred client solution.
• WordPress User Guide (Technical Writing Project): Designed a step-by-step guide in InDesign for non-technical users.
• Corvette Mods eBay Guide (Professional Project): Created a workflow guide for product listings, streamlining coworker processes and reducing errors.
