Amy Reff

About Amy Reff

As an editor, I help teams present a clear, grammatically correct message in plain language that is accessible to all audiences. I also lead editorial teams and manage and develop relevant resources and processes. In my additional role as publication designer, I design a creative layout that\'s clean and compelling and compliant with ADA regulations. I then remediate the final products so that they are compatible with assistive technologies and provide guidance on developing accessible content and layout throughout the process, from beginning to end.My teams benefit from my 17 years of experience providing editorial, design, and accessibility services in the publishing and education industries. My copy editing and design project highlights include:• early-math research briefs• books about play-based learning, early childhood homelessness, and boys of color in early childhood education• books and online modules for early childhood educators• website content, resources, and quarterly reports for a statewide quality rating and improvement system• resources and materials to support dual language learners • teacher curriculum manuals and materials• assessment items

Experience

1. Senior Accessibility Editor

   WestEd

   Oct 2022 — Present

   I ensure products contain clear and grammatical content that is accessible to all readers and consumers. As Senior Accessibility Editor, I provide guidance to writing and design teams to ensure that content is compliant with both client requirements and the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley

  Certificate, Professional Sequence in Editing

  2007 — 2009

• Editcetera

  Editing coursework

  2008 — 2014

• Eclasses.org

  Web design coursework

  2011 — 2011

• University of Essex

  Postgraduate Diploma, Applied Linguistics: Second Language Acquisition

  2002 — 2004

• Wells College

  Bachelor's degree, Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures: Concentration in French

  1995 — 1999

• University of California, Berkeley

  Certificate, Graphic Design

  2009 — 2011

• University of Essex

  Master's degree, Linguistics: Syntax, Morphology, and Writing Systems

  2000 — 2001

• Diablo Valley College

  Web design coursework

  2010 — 2011

Skills

• Copywriting
• Web Design
• Photoshop
• Editorial
• Proposal Writing
• Editing
• Cookbook Editing
• Books
• Apa Style
• Publishing
• Indesign
• Proofreading
• Blogging
• Google Apps
• Research
• Corporate Communications
• Publications
• Graphic Design
• Ap Style
• Technical Manuals
• Copy Editing
• Press Releases
• Illustrator
• Chicago Manual of Style
• Adobe Acrobat
• Nonprofits
• Newsletters
• Publication Design
• Layout
• Web Content
• Html