Mike Schermerhorn

Michael Schermerhorn

9610 Odessa Avenue

Northridge, CA  91343

Home:  818.893.8016                   michael.schermerhorn@gmail.com                      Cell:  818.426.8535

http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeschermerhorn/

SUMMARY
Detail-oriented proofreader, copy writer,  editor and quality assurance professional with more than 18 years experience in diverse industries, including marketing, health care, information technology, fashion, financial, life insurance, aerospace and  legal. Journalism and editing background, including news releases, feature articles and corporate correspondence. Excellent management, organizational and communication skills. Recognized for team-first approach and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Proofreading, quality assurance and plain language expert

Thorough understanding of quality control reviews

Accurate adherence to multiple brand voice style guides

Working knowledge of print processes

Health care industry knowledge, including Medicare and regulatory compliance

Proficient with MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Internet applications

Organizational development: operating procedures / standards / workflow

EXPERIENCE

TAG WORLDWIDE CREATIVE, New York City, NY                       NOVEMBER 2013 – CURRENT
Contract Proofreader / Copy Writer

Proofreading and copy writing for New York City ad agency – health care materials, rate sheets, digital magazines, broker guidelines, member collateral, email campaigns, member communications

POPULUS GROUP, Los Angeles CA                                 JUNE – DECEMBER 2010 / 2013 / 2017
Contract Proofreader for Anthem

Seasonal six-month proofreading contracts for Anthem’s Marketing Communications, Medicare Mandated & Benefits Communications department – proofreading for all marketing materials, including provider directories, marketing flyers, broker materials, enrollment forms, and introductory materials for prospective members
AQUENT, Los Angeles, CA                                                                         MAY 2016 – JUNE 2017
Contract Proofreader for Capital Group

Proofreading for the Multi-Channel Content Production team with Marketing Communications –     client review and new business books, quarterly and year-end statements for Capital Group, a financial services firm

ALLIED INTEGRATED MARKETING, Hollywood, CA                 OCTOBER 2013 – MARCH 2014
Contract Proofreader

Proofreading for Hollywood ad agency — movie ads, posters, award-season publicity materials for major Hollywood studios and theater chains during the runup to the Oscars

CREATIVA ASSOCIATES, Valencia, CA                                            MARCH 2013 – JULY 2013
Marketing Communications Specialist

Copy writing for ad agency specializing in employee-facing marketing materials for McKesson, a benefits consulting firm – newsletters, benefit highlight brochures, annual enrollment documents, website content, and summary plan descriptions for electronic and hard-copy distribution

CLOUDBERRY CREATIVE, New York City                                  MARCH 2013 – AUGUST 2013
Contract Proofreader

Proofreading for NYC-based ad agency – health care marketing communications materials to ensure editorial consistency in Plain Language, punctuation, grammar, brand voice, regulatory compliance and design standards

WELLPOINT / ANTHEM BLUE CROSS, Woodland Hills, CA     MAY 2011 – DECEMBER 2012
Proofreader Lead, Marketing Communications

Established proofreading department for WellPoint’s National Marketing Communications division – to ensure editorial consistency in Plain Language, punctuation, grammar, brand voice, regulatory compliance and design standards in all member and broker marketing materials
Created proofreading checklist, trained and mentored proofreaders and editors
Established project guidelines, worked with management to incorporate the proofreading review into quality control process
Performed quality assurance and usability testing for multimedia presentations
Recipient of Marcom Pillars Award for representing company values
Cut down press-check revisions to zero
Represented WellPoint as an Open Enrollment Ambassador, presenting Anthem Blue Cross plans to organizations, helping members enroll and resolving customer service requests
AQUENT, Burbank, CA                                                                     APRIL 2009 – AUGUST 2010
Contract Proofreader for Kaiser Permanente
Proofreading for Brand Creative division – marketing materials to ensure editorial consistency, including: welcome books, flyers, price sheets, facility posters, email notifications, facility listings, hospital publications, PowerPoint presentations, phone scripts, newspaper /outdoor advertising, storefront materials and legal taglines

RSM MCGLADREY, Los Angeles, CA                                            AUGUST 2007 – APRIL 2009
Proofreader
Proofreading for RSM US LLP, a provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – financial statements, proposals, risk management internal audits, valuation reports and SEC communications for CA Economic Unit.
MARX / OKUBO ASSOCIATES, Pasadena, CA                            OCTOBER 2005 – JULY 2007 Project Administrator
Produced property condition assessments, pre-construction project reviews, monthly reports for national real estate consulting firm

DELOITTE LLP, Los Angeles, CA                                                  MAY 2004 – OCTOBER 2005

Proofreader, Document and Creative Services

Proofreading for industry-leading audit, consulting, tax, and advisory services – legal and financial statements, corporate correspondence and government filings
LEARNING TREE INTERNATIONAL, Los Angeles, CA                         JUNE 1997 – MAY 2004
Proofreader, Corporate Marketing Services
Proofreading for IT Training company – marketing materials, catalogs, course offerings, Web content, email campaigns in English, French and Swedish

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, American Literature, University of Redlands, Redlands, CA
FREELANCE PROOFREADING CLIENT LIST

Lear Siegler Astronics – Engineering documents / technical manuals for aerospace firm

Pneudralics – Aerospace engineering firm

Transamerica Life Insurance – Marketing materials for life insurance firm

Bound Angels Animal Advocacy – Edited books for publication

Matrix Environmental – Environmental impact hearing materials

R Hartt Graphics – Educational brochures

Law firm of KMZR – Legal proofreading for NBC’s acquisition of Universal Studios

Legal Research Network – Edited legal tutorials for Fortune 500 Companies

Ludwig Klein Reporters & Video – Legal depositions

Knock Knock – Product releases for novelty gift and stationery publisher

Windsor Publications – Historical coffee table books

Focus Features – Movie ad one sheets, promotional materials