David Ye
San Leandro
Summary
Meticulous Copy Editor with five years of experience honing detailed understanding of grammatical, style, and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles. Deadline-driven writer and editor with collaborative approach to project completion and time management. Flexible project manager with creativity in juggling numerous projects at once to satisfy rigorous content demand.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-press Associate
Trade Lithography Inc.
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Preflight of customer supplied files, author corrections, physical and digital proofing, job layout and design for press, producing lithographic plates, digital printing using Canon digital presses and Epson Large Format Proofers
- Heavy Adobe InDesign usage along with Prisma Prepare and occasional work in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Basic proficiency in UPS WorldShip
- Extended operation of inkjet systems for high-quantity mail jobs with quick turnaround
Copy Editor
Xpress Magazine
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Screened articles written by student reporters for grammar, spelling and factual validity
- Combed reporters' interview recordings and made textual edits according to cadence
- Developed a house style guide to clarify and hone coverage of a diverse and robust student body
- Worked with reporters using Google Sheets, Flourish and Datawrapper to develop data visualizations for stories
Editorial Intern
Cal Alumni Association, UC Berkeley
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Wrote articles focused on UC Berkeley, its alumni and world contributions
- Fact-checked and proofed stories for grammar, spelling and visual appeal
Editor Intern
Birdseye Publication
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted assigned writer partner in writing and editing entrepreneur profiles
Staff Writer/Photographer
Arroyo High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Practiced crucial journalistic skills such as editing, photojournalism and vocabulary development
- Improved magazine quality and peers' writing skills by providing feedback and taking photos for assigned stories
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism (Print And Online)
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA05.2024
Skills
Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Audition, inDesign)
- Data Analytics
- Microsoft Office
- Photo/Video Editing
- Video Production
Editorial & Writing Skills
- AP Style
- Attention to Detail
- Chicago Manual of Style
- Copy Writing/Editing
- Fact Checking
- Research
Communication & Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Decision-Making
- Problem-Solving
- Project Management
- Social Media Management
- Time Management
- Tutoring
Creative Skills
- Filming
- Photography
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese)
Professional Working
Awards
- Associated Collegiate Press: Best of Show - Feature Magazine (four-year campus), tenth place
Timeline
Pre-press Associate
Trade Lithography Inc.
07.2024 - 03.2025
Copy Editor
Xpress Magazine
08.2023 - 05.2024
Editorial Intern
Cal Alumni Association, UC Berkeley
08.2022 - 11.2022
Editor Intern
Birdseye Publication
06.2022 - 08.2022
Staff Writer/Photographer
Arroyo High School
09.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism (Print And Online)
San Francisco State University
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