JENNON BELL HOFFMANN EDITORIAL SERVICES
Freelance Writer, Editor, Book Coach
Whether polishing prose or creating content, I rigorously exercise my writing muscle so that your content—for book publication, curriculum, web and trade publications, press releases, marketing copy, dissertations, essays, resumes, or personal family stories—are treated with the utmost care, clarity, and expertise.
For more than 15 years, I have been passionate, reliable, thorough, and versatile editorial professional, and I pride myself on my ever-evolving craft of storytelling and writing. I like hearing your big ideas, then working to make an actionable plan to bring those to life. Knowing how to deftly write and concisely edit makes me a narrative chameleon.
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Check my Authory Profile for recent writing clips
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See my past projects in my PORTFOLIO
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Drop me a line on the CONTACT page. Let's make magic!
COURSES
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Editor in Book Publishing Certification
ELVTR 2025 (online)
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Chicago Manual of Style Basic Editing Certification
Graham School of Continuing Studies, University of Chicago
RECENT FREELANCE EDITORIAL WORK
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Georgetown University (general editor for Campus Ministry)
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Sagent Pharmaceuticals (copyediting and proofreading)
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Motion Agency (marketing and public relations)
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Books Fluent Publishing (developmental editing)
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Rainbow Concepts (Curriculum development)
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Private Clients (memoir, ghostwriting, developmental edit)
THANX MEDIA
Digital Marketing Manager and Digital Editor
Thanx Media is passionate about helping companies provide the best service in online commerce. As Digital Marketing Manager, I managed strategic marketing tasks, including but not limited to:
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Wrote and edited all marketing copy, including creating company collateral, i.e. brochures, data sheets, case studies, e-books, white papers, demos, PowerPoint templates, website content, blogs, etc.
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Created, developed, or coordinated marketing and company collateral, including video production and featured segments
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Develop email marketing campaign ideas, process, and execution with Sales, including segmented lists and automation
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Oversee marketing research and competitive intelligence
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Manage/enforce brand guidelines for all products
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Managed department staff and all contract vendors
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Planned and executed webinars, trade shows, exhibitions, etc.
LOYOLA PRESS
Marketing Communications Editor (Specialist)
As the only marketing editor in the company, I worked with the several project managers and outside vendors to define purpose, audience, and technical specifications for each piece of marketing and content for the brand, product, trade books, and online resources. I managed compilation, polishing, and execution of web components for all curriculum launches, writing copy, and designing navigation for web related items.
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Writer for all back cover copy for 6-12 trade titles per season, and front matter for curriculum products.
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Sales rep for trade shows, conferences, and exhibits. Sales trainer for new curriculum marketing initiatives to ensure the company message is on-brand, impactful, and consistent.
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Wrote house style guidelines, created unique content, checked grammar and style, managed the consistency and accuracy of brand messaging and credo, enforced delivery deadlines.
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Expert in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Adobe InDesign; SharePoint; Social Media platforms. Proficient in XML, HTML.
Curriculum Editor
Provided management for the editorial facets of curriculum projects which included the project launch to final copy approval.
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Worked with writers, project managers, outside reviewers, designers and editorial colleagues to define style, format, and content for series textbooks and additional web components.
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Performed substantive editing, including reading and critically reviewing manuscripts.
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Identified deficiencies and corrected as necessary; organized material for optimum presentation and accuracy.
TRIUMPH BOOKS
Editorial Assistant
Managed the editorial process for the department, working with outside freelancers and vendors to ensure timely delivery and error-free copy in a deadline-oriented environment. Writer for all photo captions for 8-12 trade titles, per season, and main archivist for LOC permissions and back catalog.
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Certificate in Basic Editing from Graham School of Continuing Studies, University of Chicago
NOGGIN LABS, INC
Content Producer, Project Manager, Public Relations
Content producer for web-based e-learning courses and sound instructional design learning methods for clients across a broad spectrum of industries.
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Develop and compose educational course materials, using effective data gathering and mining skills, to produce system simulation, corporate policy, and procedural tutorials.
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Served as company’s public relations writer/editor, with heavy focus on brand management.
WEBER SHANDWICK WORLDWIDE
Public Relations, Assistant Account Executive
Media spokesperson for national campaign representing Milk Processors Education Program (PEP) and the Got Milk? Great American Weight Loss Challenge Mobile Mustache Tour.
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Responsible for event coordination and media relations in several of the top 100 DMAs, executing over 20 events and securing over 10 million print, television, radio and online impressions.
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Served as primary contact for regional clients to ensure successful completion of client needs and goals. Scouted
cities to find the best, most advantageous event locations to fit client’s needs.
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Oversaw performance reports including media coverage trackers and budgetary expenses, managed interns, negotiated radio promotions, and contracted registered dietitian participation for all events.
ONMILWAUKEE.COM
Staff Writer, Promotions Coordinator
Wrote, copyedited, fact-checked, proofread, input, and reviewed user comments for online daily magazine. Developed and executed more than 25 promotional events, including samplings and book-signings, to provide supplemental marketing for online advertising purchased by clients and vendors, resulting in a fully-integrated marketing plan for the client.
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Extensive experience with Microsoft Office, AdManager, and CRM applications. Active member of Young Professionals of Milwaukee Creative Council.
Curriculum Vitae
In a
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Where
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AREAS OF STRENGTH
✓ Full Suite of Editorial Services
✓ Chicago Manual of Style & AP
✓ Copywriting/Editing
✓ Dissertation Editing
✓ White-glove project management
✓ Academic Content Creator
✓ Ghostwriter
✓ Adobe InDesign
✓ Process Improvement
✓ Public Speaking
✓ PPT Presentations
✓ Training & Development
✓ Personnel Management
✓ Research
✓ Creative Thinking
✓ Interdisciplinary Team Building
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
INDEPENDENT LEADER — Works well in a group and autonomously; likes to take ownership of projects and deliver above and beyond. Works to create a culture of inclusion, friendliness, and support.
CRITICAL THINKING — Writes, monitors, evaluates, and revises all marketing copy to ensure company output is clear, focused, error-free, consistent with the house style, and company brand.
EDITORIAL EXPERTISE — Assesses the effectiveness and quality of copy. A confident and concise writer who works well within
deadlines and outlines related to content, technical specifications, design, intent, audience engagement, and outcome.
Personality Type
PROTAGONIST (ENFJ-A)
Protagonists in the Workplace
People with the Protagonist personality type are intelligent, warm, idealistic, charismatic, creative, social... With this wind at their backs, Protagonists are able to thrive in many diverse roles, at any level of seniority. Moreover, they are simply likable people, and this quality propels them to success wherever they have a chance to work with others.
Education
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY, Milwaukee, WI
Bachelor of Arts, Writing Intensive English
Minor: Broadcast and Electronic Communication
• Awarded Chick Evans Scholarship, a full, four-year tuition scholarship on basis of merit, leadership, academic excellence, community service, and fellowship. Executive member of the governing board of Evans Scholars.
CITY UNIVERSITY, London, UK
Participant in inaugural London-based study abroad program (1 semester); studies focused on broadcast and electronic communication and ethics in both European and American media outlets.
CHICAGO MANUAL OF STYLE BASIC EDITING, Chicago, IL
Graham School of Continuing Studies, University of Chicago
IMPROV: CONSERVATORY (GRADUATE), Chicago, IL
Second City Training Center