Elena Cotten Westbrook
Certified Editor in the Life Sciences (ELS)


elena@enerjazz.com
Fairview, Texas
972-562-9768

Skills:

Education:

1991-1992 Graduate work in geology and civil engineering, University of Texas
1985-1986 Graduate work in English, Ohio State University
1985 B.A., English (Technical Writing and Editing), magna cum laude, Texas Tech University

Experience:

1992-present

Owner, Four Cedars Communications
Projects have included writing training materials, technical reports, white papers, case studies, industrial video scripts, brochures, press releases, and grant applications; copyediting scientific manuscripts for medical journals; writing and editing articles for professional journals; ghostwriting book proposals and manuscripts; teaching a technical writing course for scientists; and editing book manuscripts.

1990-1996

Associate/Environmental Specialist, DPRA Incorporated
Quality assurance manager and editor for the Dallas office from 1993 to 1996. Developed user manuals for EPA mainframe and PC systems, including a document imaging system and hazardous waste site databases. Performed, wrote, and reviewed Superfund enforcement research. From 1990 to 1993, managed technical services: environmental site assessments, underground storage tank removal, asbestos surveys, and compliance assessments. Wrote and edited reports describing field investigations, laboratory data, and regulatory requirements. Developed numerous proposals, both small and large.

1987-1990

Manager--Technical Communications, Garrett & Associates, Inc.
Supervised a staff of three technical writers preparing environmental and industrial hygiene reports, particularly asbestos-related documents; edited reports; developed standard report formats; and wrote proposals, brochures, and other marketing documents.

1985-1986

Graduate Teaching/Administrative Assistant, Ohio State University
Taught freshman composition and publicized the Visiting Writers Program.

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