Sai Rodrigo
23-Marcel Rd. Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 1Y- │-Copy Editor
Highlights
Over two years of experience editing web content, manuals, directory listings and professional correspondence
Holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a double major in English and Creative Writing and is presently completing a Certificate in Publishing at Ryerson University Chang School
Exceptional proofreading abilities; able to edit and revise written materials to ensure accurate spelling, grammar, syntax, punctuation, formatting, coherence, and style
Excellent writing skills; adept in preparing blogs, reports, creative works, and communications materials
Strong technical skills; proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) as well as Adobe Acrobat
Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines
Can work well independently as well as part of a team
Core Skills
Copy editing
Research
Proofreading
Relevant Professional Experience
Data Entry/Editorial assistant May 2017 – Dec 2017
Grey House Publishing Canada
Updating and adding listings for directory books through the ADBM database
Researching online to find information and writing small descriptions for listings
Proofreading
Ensuring grammar and spelling conforms to house style guide
Replying to email inquiries or survey responses from listees
Researcher & Writer (Contract) 2016
Newcomer Women’s Services – Fusion Project
Worked as a Project Consultant for the Fusion Project and exercised responsibility over developing curriculum materials for ESL programs to promote LGBTQI awareness and help abate prejudice
Researched queer history and intersectionality by collecting and examining relevant material (articles, videos, and images) with an emphasis on non-Western cultures
Wrote compelling blog content on gathered materials and posted on the Fusion Project Tumblr page
Resource Development Database Administrator 2015
Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre
Supported donor relations by maintaining organized and up-to-date donor databases, Excel worksheets, and reports
Developed and edited a manual (over 50 pages in length) outlining the daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities of the Resource Development Database Administrator (including detailed steps pertaining to the completion of job tasks)
Drafted e-mail correspondence to be shared with donors, including information on centre updates, thank you letters, and receipts
Maintained up-to-date records of all donations by accurately scanning and entering cash and cheque donations into the DonorPerfect database on a daily basis
Blogger and Creative collaborator (Contract) 2015
Supporting Our Youth (SOY) at Sherbourne Health Centre
Played a central role in developing the new SOY website; collaborated with a team of youth to develop the key messages, tone, layout, and logo for the website
Assisted with proofreading web content, ensuring coherence and consistent style
Promoted community engagement in the SOY initiative by writing engaging blog entries for the group's Tumblr page, summarizing the results and accomplishments of website development meetings
Editor Intern 2014
Parkbench.com
Edited articles, blogs, letters, and web pages to ensure compliance with corporate standards for accuracy and style
Proofread documents and corrected errors in structure, punctuation, and clarity of content to assist writers in developing their written material towards a final draft
Sent marked-up and edited pieces to writers and manager within established deadlines
Corresponded with writers and managers via e-mail to request new assignments and instructions
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist (Contract) 2014
Eight Branches Academy
Exercised responsibility for developing print and digital marketing materials and oversaw a broad range of administrative tasks
Posted updates and special offers on social media sites to promote company services and programs
Edited a detailed 50-page information booklet for students and clients, containing details on courses offered at the school, as well as brief biographies of the faculty and professional practitioners
Successfully marketed business services to existing and prospective clients
Maintained client databases and performed basic accounting functions including tracking weekly payments
Prepared student cards and workshop certificates using Adobe Illustrator
Administrative Assistant (Contract) 2013
Action Strategies Financial Planning Services Inc.
Generated client reports from online and in-house case management system(s) to be reviewed by the financial advisor before his meetings with clients
Prepared new client files and ensured that existing client files were well organized and up-to-date
Administrative Support & Communications Assistant (Contract) 2011
Financial Services Commission of Ontario
Wrote articles for the Corporate Services Department in-house newsletter, providing updates to the staff about ongoing office renovations and summarizing results of a staff survey
Entered paper correspondence details into a computer logging system to remind staff of ongoing office processes and tasks
Administrative Assistant (Seasonal Position) 2008
Lakeshore Gardens Co-op
Updated antiquated policy on bylaws by finding and editing current policies relevant to subsidized housing, in order to make this information more comprehensible to the general public
Re-organized a large backlog of files in alphabetical order
Education
Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree: Double Major in English and Creative Writing
York University, Toronto, ON
Certificate in Publishing (In Progress)
Ryerson University Chang School
Completed Copy Editing for Books, Journals, and Reports (CDPB 102); Practical Grammar for Writers and Editors (CDPB 312); Proofreading for Books, Journals, and Reports (CDPB 310); and Production for Books, Journals & Reports (CDPB103)
