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I'm an experienced copy editor and language specialist with extensive work in educational, financial, and technical content. I collaborate with subject-matter experts to improve readability while maintaining technical precision, and my background in teaching and communication supports clear, audience-focused editing across academic and professional environments.…

David Hawthorne

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I'm an experienced copy editor and language specialist with extensive work in educational, financial, and technical content. I collaborate with subject-matter experts to improve readability while maintaining technical precision, and my background in teaching and communication supports clear, audience-focused editing across academic and professional environments.…

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I’m an experienced copy editor and language specialist with extensive work in educational, financial, and technical content.

I collaborate with subject-matter experts to improve readability while maintaining technical precision, and my background in teaching and communication supports clear, audience-focused editing across academic and professional environments.

Skills

Data Science

Copywriting

Data Visualization

Experience Level

Data Science

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Data Visualization

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Bulgarian

Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Copy Editor at 365 Data Science / 365 Financial Analyst

January 1, 2021 - Present

Edit educational materials and courses in data science, finance, and business analytics used by a global online learning audience. Improve clarity, structure, and consistency across instructional content used by thousands of learners worldwide across numerous courses and learning resources. Collaborate closely with instructors, analysts, and content creators to ensure technical accuracy, clarity, and accessibility for non-specialist readers. Apply consistent editorial standards across courses, lessons, written resources, and videos to maintain professional quality and brand voice.

Freelance Copy Editor and Editor at Independent Editorial Work

January 1, 2016 - Present

Provide copy editing, proofreading, and manuscript development services for companies, authors, and educational organizations. Selected Clients and Projects include Kendy Pharma, Internet Securities (ISI Markets), C-LeanRank, and Independent Authors. Edited full manuscripts and prepared materials for publication with a focus on clarity, consistency, and audience accessibility.

Editor at INTERFACES: A psy-fi thriller about the future of the mind

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021

Edited the full manuscript for narrative clarity, tone consistency, and grammatical accuracy. Worked closely with the author throughout the revision and Kindle publication process.

Editor at Korea in the Bulgarian State Archives (1945–1995) / Sofia University, Korean Department

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Edited academic manuscript prepared for presentation to the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C. Contributed editorial work to a historical research publication on Korea–Bulgaria relations based on Bulgarian state archives. Provided editorial support for additional research documents produced by the Sofia University Korean Studies Department.

English Language Teacher and Instructor at Various Organizations (British Council Sofia; American English Academy; International House Sofia; Lycée Victor Hugo Sofia; City University of Seattle (Pravetz); ActivTrades)

January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2020

Taught English language, literature, philosophy, and sociology to students and professionals in Bulgaria across multiple organizations.