Alison Cantrell
About Alison Cantrell
Alison Cantrell is a Proofer/Editor at CMD in Portland, Oregon, with over eleven years of experience in editing various materials.
Company
Alison Cantrell currently works at CMD as a Proofer/Editor in Portland, Oregon, United States. She is also based in Vancouver, Washington, providing editorial services in both locations. Alison has a personal website, www.alisonjcantrell.com, where more information about her professional offerings can be found.
Professional Title and Experience
Alison Cantrell holds the professional title of Proofer/Editor at CMD. Her career spans various roles, including Contract Copyeditor/Proofreader at Creative Circle, Editor & Marketing Coordinator at Quail Run Publishing Consultants, and Contract Proofreader at Thread. With over eleven years of experience, she has worked extensively with both The Chicago Manual of Style and the AP Stylebook.
Education and Expertise
Alison Cantrell earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Writing/Book Publishing from Portland State University in 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English/Professional Writing from Georgia Southwestern State University, completed in 2014. Alison's educational background complements her extensive experience in editing various materials, including web and social media copy, academic papers, and marketing/advertising materials.
Background and Previous Roles
Alison has a rich background that includes diverse roles such as Project Manager at Ooligan Press for 'Write to Publish 2017,' and Acquisitions & Editorial Staff at the same press. Additionally, she served as a Studio Leader and Public Relations Assistant at Georgia Southwestern State University. Her versatile history in both creative and commercial fields has equipped her with the skills necessary for a wide range of editing projects.
Versatile Editing Experience
Alison Cantrell has been involved in editing a wide range of materials, demonstrating her versatility in the field. From web and social media copy to academic papers and marketing/advertising materials, her extensive experience allows her to adapt to various editorial needs. Alison's strong background in both creative and commercial fields makes her a valuable asset in any editing project.