KATHLEEN (KAY) DALY Writer, Editor, Proofreader http://www.waylaid.com kay@waylaid.com 1511 W. Norwood Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 465-2080 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Project Editor ed2go (A Division of Cengage Learning) 04/2010 - Present Write, develop, edit, and project manage online courses. o Edit and write educational content provided by subject matter experts in a wide range of topics. o Update and revise existing courses to improve quality and align with corporate standards. o Format and upload course content using Moodle and a proprietary learning management system. o Collaborate on course marketing materials and new course announcements. o Manage and implement existing courses to align with external corporate partnerships. Freelance Writer and Editor 01/2003 - Present Projects including: o Educational content for WNET New York and Metropolitan Opera o Online promotional copy for Starwood Hotels, Baileys Liqueur, Crown Royal, and BMG Music. o Website copy for Mosaic Business Group, ID Society, and Gateway Foundation. o Feature writing for Chicago Social, Chicago Sun-Times Red Streak, DiningOut Magazine, Dramatics Magazine, Career World Magazine, Tana's Habitat, and Centerstage Chicago. o Proofreading for Kaplan.com's online courses and Scott Foresman reading programs. Managing Editor DigitalCity (A Division of America Online) 12/2001 - 4/2003 Managed the programming and development of 10 online entertainment/shopping guides. o Supervised 16 editors in the production of content for DigitalCity's Midwest sites. o Managed development of new features; provided final quality assurance for publication. o Maintained and communicated guidelines for programming and style. o Developed in-house processes and materials for hiring and training of all new editors. o Undertook competitive analysis and qualitative assessments of programming. Senior Editor DigitalCity (A Division of America Online) 09/2000 - 12/2001 Assisted opening AOL Local's Chicago office responsible for programming nine online city guides. o Wrote, edited and published online copy for entertainment and shopping guides, including the development of region- and city-specific features. o Developed and documented office processes; created office intranet. o Managed training of new contractors and mentored editors in writing style and work habits. Manager of Editorial Services FastWeb, Inc. (A Division of Monster) 11/1998 - 09/2000 Produced and managed the editorial output for an Internet-based company. o Supervised the creation of original education-related content for the site, including segmented email newsletters, print newsletters for educators, and daily stories. o Developed corporate messages, promotional products, and brochures. o Managed a team of writers, freelancers, and interns. Education Programs Coordinator Center for Talent Development, Northwestern 05/1995 - 02/1997 Designed and coordinated four educational programs for gifted pre-college students. o Participated in development of course offerings; coordinated enrollment. o Produced program brochures, including design, copywriting and coordination of mailing. o Hired and supervised teaching staff and teaching assistants. Instructor Northwestern University 09/1993 - 08/1995 Designed and taught four courses; served as teaching assistant for three undergraduate courses in the English and Classics departments. EDUCATION Ph.D. in English Literature -- Northwestern University, December 1998 M.A. in English Literature -- Northwestern University, June 1991 B.A. in English Literature -- U.C.L.A., December 1988, Summa cum laude