Freelance Editing and Proofreading

Introduction: Maria D’Alessandro has more than 7 years of experience in writing and editing for the newspaper, magazine, and pharmaceutical advertising industries, utilizing strong writing and editing skills. Her careful attention to details and time management skills assist her in fast turnaround times and impeccable copy. She currently is pursuing her MBA full time at Alvernia University while editing for marketing and pharmaceutical companies. At a medical communications agency in Newtown, PA, Ms. D’Alessandro provided technical editorial services of medical materials from creation to print. She also served as an editor at a full-service, pharmaceutical advertising agency in Horsham, PA, where she edited projects according to AMA style while ensuring alignment with corporate styles and compliance with internal client and FDA regulations. Ms. D’Alessandro served as the managing editor for her college’s weekly, award-winning newspaper. She also worked at a national, medical magazine publication house in King of Prussia, PA, and at a newspaper center, assisting editors of 16 local, weekly newspaper publications with her design, writing, and editing skills in Fort Washington, PA. With her Spanish expertise, she has worked for the American Academy of Pediatrics, PA Chapter and has translated and edited brochures, letters, and surveys for families of children with special healthcare needs. Ms. D’Alessandro has also served as a Spanish tutor and elementary school teacher on a weekly basis in an after-school world languages program. Ms. D’Alessandro graduated summa cum laude with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and communication and Spanish from Cabrini College in Radnor, PA. She is a member of the American Medical Writers Association and the International Society for Medical Publication Professionals.