Theresa Ganner, M.A
Medical & Academic Copy Editor and Proofreader
APA Format
AMA Format
Theresa Ganner, M.A., has 8 years of full-time medical copy editing and proofreading experience, in addition to 5 years experience copy editing and proofreading graduate-level academic papers, specializing in psychology and sociology theses and dissertations requiring APA style.
Theresa's education includes a bachelor's degree in communications (specializing in journalism), a master's degree in professional writing (specializing in non-fiction books), and substantial course work completed toward a master's degree in psychology (specializing in grief, loss, and bereavement). She also has training in alternative healing techniques, such as hypnosis therapy, massage therapy, and Chinese acupressure.
When Theresa worked for a pharmaceutical advertising agency, her colleagues nicknamed her the "Reference Queen" because of her strict attention to the accuracy of citations and reference lists. Her job also entailed assurance that all marketing materials adhered to restrictions imposed by the FDA and other government agencies. She offers her clients the same extraordinary attention to detail that she executed in her full-time medical editing positions, where a missed error could literally be a matter of life and death.
Having been a graduate student herself, Theresa understands the tremendous amount of time invested in the researching and writing of theses and dissertations. She treats her client's "baby" with the respect it deserves, while honoring the ever important deadline. Her editorial polishing allows the writer's intelligence and personal style to shine through!
Specialties
COPY EDITING and PROOFREADING
Zynx Health (www.zynx.com) – A Subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation
Content Editor – October 2003 to October 2008
Copy edit, proof, and fact-check online content for physicians, including summaries of medical journal articles and detailed medication order sets, specializing in oncology. Frequent communication with physician-writers and IT engineers. Use of AMA style guide and in-house style guide.
Advertising Agencies
Edited/proofread manuscript copy, layouts, mechanicals and blue lines for content, grammar, client style, design specifications, factual accuracy, trademark ownership, and legal restraints such as FDA regulations. Clients included biotechnology, pharmaceutical, instrumentation, diagnostic devices, and services. Types of products included: trade journal ads, brochures, packaging and package inserts, instruction manuals (for patients and health care professionals), medical journal articles, formularies, CME course content, proof sources, and monographs. Some online research when requested by account executives. Worked with various standard style guides, including AMA, Chicago, APA, MLA, and AP, and reference books such as the PDR, DSM-IV, and medical dictionaries. Well versed in standard proofreading marks.
Academic Papers
Proofread/copy edited academic papers (theses and dissertations) covering sociology, psychology, and medical topics (usually APA style).
EDUCATION
Master's Degree, Professional Writing/Nonfiction Books
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
Projects included writing a 300-page psychology/self-help book, a screenplay, and a collection of essays.
Bachelor's Degree, Communications/Journalism
Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey
Copy editor for yearbook, wrote articles for campus and alumni newspapers, public relations internship.
Substantial course work completed toward master's degree in general psychology (cognitive and affective psychology, child psychology, lifespan psychology, psychology of personality, and psychology of learning). Projects included writing a 4,000-word paper about sibling grief and its influence on four personality theorists (Freud, Adler, Klein, and Skinner).
AWARDS
Professional: Two awards for essay writing and one for public speaking (Toastmasters).
Scholastic: Awarded for excellence in public speaking and psychology; math honor society.
Feedback
"Thanks for a thorough editing on our paper. I am very satisfied."—Yun Park, Cal State Fullerton
"I appreciate your quick turnaround and will definitely pass the word to other people who may be looking for similar service."—Sunil Thakur, Ashlon.com
"Thank you very much for editing my intuition paper. I was quite impressed with the high quality of your work!"—Zentaro Komiya, Institute of Transpersonal Psychology
"I am pleased with the final product. I told several students about you and the quality of your work."—Kenneth Stephens, Walden University
"Your work is truly awesome. Austin and Kenneth said that you were thorough, but that is an understatement."—Carolyn Broner, Walden University
"Thank you so much for expediting the work on my paper. I am very pleased with the result and would certainly consider using your services in the future."—Dr. Ilan Oshri
RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
To Whom It May Concern:
I am pleased to provide my recommendation on behalf of Theresa Ganner.
I have had the opportunity to work closely with Theresa as her supervisor for approximately three years. In her role as Copy Editor/Proofreader for our advertising agency, Theresa ensures the accuracy and clarity of every project we produce--for print, broadcast, and "new media." Her responsibilities are made even greater by the nature of our account base. We work exclusively with medical clients--pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and health plans and other services--and develop communications targeting physicians, pharmacists, scientists, nurses, and patients, as well as consumers. Accuracy of information can literally be a matter of life and death in our business.
Theresa truly lives up to her responsibility. She manages a heavy volume of extremely technical and demanding work, with significant deadline pressures, all while maintaining a positive attitude.
Throughout our relationship, I also have been impressed with Theresa's intelligence and her communication skills. She clearly has an excellent grasp of writing, editing, and proofreading. In addition, she has the ability to interact effectively with her peers. Her teammates at the agency--writers, artists, and account service people--rely on her ability to provide clear input quickly and consistently.
We value Theresa's contribution to our collaborative process! In fact, as a writer, I personally depend heavily on her. My question regarding any project or correspondence or other communication going to clients, prospective customers, and colleagues is, "Has Theresa seen it?"
Theresa's strengths have played an important role in our success. Congratulations to her next fortunate employer.
Sincerely,
Bob Brown
Senior Vice President/Creative Director
BGM Health Communications
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Having known and worked with Theresa for a number of years, I can describe her as being a conscientious editor, and an articulate and efficient communicator. Theresa is proactive and innovative in the pursuit of her goals, and, on a personal level, is a thoughtful and helpful individual.
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