MISHAEL AUSTIN WITTY
8507 Shirley Lane Louisville, KY 40258
PHONE (502) 202-2270 E-MAIL [email protected]
OBJECTIVE
Experienced editor/writer seeks a challenging and creative connection with a unique company.
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Freelance professional able to guarantee timely completion of superior products.
- Self-starter with the natural ability to work on several projects at once.
- Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication skills.
- Innovative problem solver with a unique approach to life and work.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Freelance Editor/Writer, 2011-Present
- Multitalented editor for various companies and small publishers, including FirstEditing.com, EditorWorld.com, Evolved Publishing, Cactus Communications, and Helping Hands Press
- Recurring Eric Hoffer Award judge for both commercial fiction and nonfiction
- Editor and formatter of several indie fiction and nonfiction books, short stories, and blog posts
- Author and self-publisher of three full-length fiction works, with one novel soon to be published by Elk Lake Publishing
- Author of traditionally published short stories with Helping Hands Press and Woman’s World
- Blogger with hundreds of articles and blog posts to her credit
Audio Book Editor, American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, KY, 2007-2011
- Researched pronunciation of words in books before the recording sessions.
- Coached narrators on correct pronunciation and other technical aspects.
- Reviewed and corrected completed audio books to ensure accuracy.
Research Editor, Video Monitoring Services, Louisville, Kentucky, 2002-2007
- Compiled and edited news publicity reports for various corporations.
- Communicated via e-mail and phone with PR professionals and coworkers.
- Maintained detailed daily spreadsheet productivity records.
Assistant Editor, ProQuest Information and Learning, Louisville, Kentucky, 2001 – 2002
- Abstracted and indexed various academic journals and periodicals.
- Sharpened proofreading and editing skills.
- Evaluated and performed QC duties on the work of other assistant editors.
EDUCATION
- University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, Master of Arts in Experimental Psychology, focusing on Cognitive Development and Attention, August 2001. Employed as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant.
- Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, Lynchburg, Virginia, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, May, 1999. Minors in English and Music.
COMMUNITY AND CHURCH INVOLVEMENT
- Treasurer, American Christian Fiction Writers, Louisville Chapter, September 2024-Present
- Sunday School and Outreach Team leader, Ashby Lane Baptist Church, 2023-Present
- Celebrate Recovery leader and sponsor, GracePointe Baptist Church, 2022-2023
- Discipleship teacher and coach at Scarlet Hope Louisville, 2019-2023
- Volunteer teacher of English, music theory, etc. for the Trackside program at Churchill Downs and Highview Baptist Church’s ESL ministry, 2006; 2009-2012.
Below, you will find a sample of my nonfiction, academic editing. For more information about my editing services and to request a free sample edit, please visit this page.