Allison Stendardi-Deptolla

Edit and proofread various documents including cover letters, resumes, and university application materials. Provide original copy for marketing materials and websites.

Coached Spanish executives at Volkswagen Finance in order to improve fluency and confidence in English. Coaching included reading and listening practice, presentation skills, technical vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural knowledge. One-to-one private tutoring with children ages 6-13.

Managed a monthly trade publication including all editorial, art, and production flow, which was distributed to more than 40,000 industry professionals. Redesigned and implemented a new strategy for gathering information for a yearly industry directory, resulting in a 15% response increase. Edited magazine features, columns, product reviews, and on-line product descriptions.

Wrote and edited all company communications including printed marketing materials and online copy. Lead copyeditor of annual trip catalog with a distribution of 20,000. Collaborated with in-house staff and off-site contributors in design process. Researched, developed, and pitched travel proposals including market research and financial analysis.

Edited manuscripts and corresponded directly with authors. Wrote review summaries and analyses to determine project feasibility and revision strategies. Created competitive analysis on books’ contents, features, and supplements.

English Literature and Communication Studies