I am an experienced administrative assistant, copyeditor, proofreader, and project manager, in addition to having many years of experience in an office setting (data entry, accounts payable/receivable, spreadsheets, billing, etc.).
I have been running my own administrative and editing business since 2005. For the past 2 years, I have been an SEO/Social Media Administrator.
Prior to starting the business, I held a full-time position as a copyeditor/editorial assistant for Idea Group Publishing in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where I was employed for more than two years until my relocation to Florida in 2005. I also worked full time as an administrative assistant and a paralegal.
Larissa Vinci
Administrative Professional/Editor
OBJECTIVES & QUALIFICATIONS
Obtain employment with a positive, enjoyable work environment that enables me to contribute to a strong,
goal-oriented company. I am looking for a company with an established process, a more hands on approach
and the ability for quick and effective turnaround time. Able to micro and macro-manage a project so all the
details are fulfilled. I am a skilled copyeditor, proofreader, and typesetter and have many years of
experience in an office setting (typing-85wpm, data entry, etc.), as well as owning my own freelance business.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
Vinci Admin~ Owner/Administrative/Senior Editor/Project Manager ~ June 2005 - Present
o Started own freelance design and publishing business working as a subcontractor for several administrative, design/web development, and publishing companies.
o Editing ~ Handle copyediting, proofreading, typesetting, and copywriting for hundreds of books, journals, and encyclopedias.
o Administrative ~ Billing, accounting, data entry, filing, etc.
o Project Management ~ Managing a team of writers, distributing work, tracking progress, proofreading, etc.
American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. ~ SEO/Social Media Administrator ~ April 2011 - Present
o Proofread Documents
o Quality Control of Landing Pages
o Creating Email Campaigns in TrafficWave - Autoresponders, Ad Trackers
o Updating Accounts on FeedBurner
o Update Websites, MetaTags, and members accounts in Contineo
o Creating Flixtime Videos
o Updating accounts and uploading videos on YouTube
o Creating and optimizing Social Media accounts - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google +, YouTube
o Completing Monthly Member Reports, Blog Subscriber Reports, Leads Reports
o Content distribution - Adding and updating blogs in Wordpress
o Creating, updating, and maintaining campaigns in SEOMoz
PTC Wizard ~ Personal Assistant ~ March 2010 - August 2010
o Answer incoming calls
o Set up new accounts, make changes
Elegant Designs ~ Personal Assistant ~ March 2010 - August 2010
o Proofreading
o Uploading articles to blog sites
o PowerPoint presentations
MEK Writers ~ Proofreader/Transcriptionist ~ October 2009 - July 2010
o Proofreading articles
o Transcribing articles
Ed Thompson, Senior NFL Analyst for [login to view URL] and [login to view URL] ~ Personal Assistant ~ March 2009 -
January 2010
o Make phone calls to set up interviews
o Transcribe interviews
o Proofread interviews
o Post interviews to websites
Idea Group Publishing ~ Freelance Copyeditor & Proofreader ~ August 2005 - February 2009
o Copyediting ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals,
encyclopedias).
o Proofreading ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals,
encyclopedias).
o Typesetting ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals,
encyclopedias).
o Copywriting ~ Information Technology, Multimedia Computing, Web Design, etc. (books, journals,
encyclopedias).
SwingShift ~ Freelance Copyeditor & Proofreader ~ September 2006 - Present
o Proofreading ~ Heathcare Newsletters
o Proofreading ~ Healthcare Website
SwingShift Southwest~ Freelance Copyeditor & Proofreader ~ August 2007 - Present
o Proofreading ~ Heathcare Website
Broccoli Information Management ~ Freelance Copyeditor ~ July 2005
o Copyediting ~ Information Technology, History, Current Events, etc. (books).
Bow Tie Inc. ~ Freelance Proofreader & Typesetter ~ May 2005
o Typesetting ~ Children's Stories (books).
o Proofreading ~ Children's Stories (books).
o Copywriting ~ Children's Stories (books).
Acu-Data Business Products ~ Freelance Proofreader ~ June 2004 - May 2009
o Proofreading ~ Brochures, Flyers, Promotional Products, etc.
TRC Interactive ~ Freelance Proofreader, Flash Developer & Designer ~ February 2005 - May 2009
o Proofreading ~ Online Training Courses.
o Developing ~ Online Training Courses.
o Flash Development ~ Developed online interactive training courses using Studio MX 2004, Lectora, and
Photoshop
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Idea Group Publishing ~ Editorial Assistant ~ August 2003 - June 2005
o Copyediting, Typesetting, Proofreading, and Indexing.
o Sending author and editor proofs and making changes when they came back.
o Corresponding with authors and editors about changes, information, etc.
o Performing post-printing evaluations of each book.
o Logging in new manuscripts.
o Key terms and index lists.
o Assisting with the production of ITN and IM (Newsletters).
Bayer Healthcare ~ Administrative Assistant ~ January 2003 - August 2003
o Data Entry.
o Receiving.
o Accounts Receivable and Payable.
o In charge of ordering.
o In charge of maintaining inventory.
o In constant contact with vendors about billing, parts, projects, delivery, etc.
Nestico & Druby, L.L.P. ~ Paralegal ~ January 2001 - January 2003
o Conducted in-depth research and summarized depositions, medical records, and employment records.
o Provided written summaries of research papers, documents, complex agreements, and case law.
o Provided litigation support by assisting with case investigations,
including the gathering of agency information and subpoena responses.
o Drafted pleadings, declarations, and memoranda of law.
o Provided support through telephone work and interaction with all professional levels.
EDUCATION
Kaplan University ~ Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice ~ 2009 - Present
o 4.0 GPA in first semester
Academy of Medical Arts and Business ~ Paralegal Associates Degree ~ 1999-2001
o Graduated with a 3.8 GPA.
Penn Foster ~ Gourmet Cooking Certificate ~ 2010-2011
o Graduated with a 94%.
SKILLS
Advanced PC knowledge and skills; Internet, Windows XP and Vista environment, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional.