Kent Duryée
Minneapolis
Summary
Detail-oriented editor with strong content editing and proofreading skills. Proven ability to deliver tailored editorial solutions that enhance user experience and ensure clarity across diverse topics.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Editor
Self Emplyed
06.2024 - Current
- Edit diverse content, ensuring clarity and coherence across various topics.
- Collaborate with clients to understand their vision and deliver tailored editorial solutions.
- Conduct thorough research to enhance the accuracy and depth of written material.
- Manage project timelines, effectively balancing multiple editorial assignments simultaneously.
Web Developer/Web Content Editor
North Hennepin Community College
09.2015 - 04.2024
- Developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to enhance user experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement effective web solutions.
- Optimized website performance through code review and troubleshooting, ensuring fast load times.
- Coded websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery languages.
- Enhanced user experience by implementing responsive web design and optimizing website performance.
Web Developer/Web Content Editor
University of Arizona Library
09.2004 - 04.2015
- Implemented accessibility features in web applications to comply with ADA standards and improve inclusivity.
- Adhered to SEO best practices while designing sites.
- Provided front-end website development using WordPress, Hubspot, and other editing software.
- Resolved technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to website performance and user satisfaction.
- Planned website development, converting mockups into usable web presence with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, and JSON coding.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, San Marcos
San Marcos, CAEMT-III/Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Daniel Freeman Memorial Medical Center
Inglewood08-1983
Skills
- Content editing
- Critical thinking
- Meticulous proofreading
- Web Development expertise
- Advanced editing techniques
- Editing stories
- Document proofreading
- Error spotting
- Attention to detail
- Document formatting
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Freelance Editor
Self Emplyed
06.2024 - Current
Web Developer/Web Content Editor
North Hennepin Community College
09.2015 - 04.2024
Web Developer/Web Content Editor
University of Arizona Library
09.2004 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
California State University, San Marcos
EMT-III/Paramedic - Emergency Medicine
Daniel Freeman Memorial Medical Center