Sai Rodrigo

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)