Daniel McAndrew
+1 (514) 708 - 6137
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Montréal, QC
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EXPERIENCE
Writer and Copy Editor
The Minstrel (DeSales University)| Center Valley, PA, USA
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Sept. 2008 - May 2010
Wrote articles including news, features, editorials, arts and entertainment, and sports that were published in DeSales University’s
The Minstrel
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Copy edited articles for grammar, AP style, accuracy, readability, and consistency
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Was the second-to-last person (before the editor-in-chief) to review many of the articles that were published
Assistant Editor and Senior Writer
Oh So Fresh Music | Remote
Jan. 2011 – March 2015
• Wrote music reviews, news, interviews, and features for (now inactive) www.ohsofreshmusic.com
• Worked closely with the founder (via text, phone, email, and social media) to decide content for the website
• Had full creative discretion with everything I wrote for the publication
• Worked with other writers and team members (via email and social media) to keep a consistent brand voice across all
articles
• Assisted in website development and design
Copy Editor and Proofreader
April 2018 - Present
Self-employed| Montréal, QC, Canada
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Copy edited and proofread dissertation and thesis papers for graduate student clients
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Copy edited and proofread English papers for CÉGEP students
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Copy edited and formatted resumes for students who speak English as a second or third language
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Copy edited and proofread other miscellaneous documents, letters, applications and proposals for my clients
Copy Editor and Proofreader
November 2018 – May 2019
Evenko/L’Equip Spectra (freelance) | Montréal, QC, Canada
• Copy edited and proofread press releases, artist biographies, and festival programs (English only)
• Copy edited and proofread the English portion of the festival program for Nuit Blanche 2019
Copy Editor and Translator
Oct. 2020 – Dec. 2020
The French Shop (freelance) | Montréal, QC, Canada
• Copy edited and proofread client proposals, presentations, back translations, and other copy (English only)
• Translated from French to English client proposals, presentations, and other copy
EDUCATION
Penn State Erie | Transferred
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Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
DeSales University | Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies
• Internship, Student Activities Department
2006 - – 2010
SKILLS
Familiarity with AP and MLA Style | SEO Experience | Adobe Acrobat | OS X | Windows | iOS
