Ericka B

Developmental Editor

Driven by Publishing LLC. • Self-employed

Mar 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 8 mos

• Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact. • Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication. • Reviewed articles and books for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards. • Managed team of writers and junior editors to deliver accurate and engaging content. • Reviewed book content and illustrations for style, grammar, accuracy, and consistency. • Fact-checked books by carrying out research and confirming sources. • Developed content ideas to assign stories to a variety of writers and founders worldwide.

Chief Financial Officer

Runaway Hill - Thai'd Restaurant • Full-time

Nov 2023 - Jan 2025 • 1 yr 2 mos

• Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable. • Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance. • Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information. • Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions. • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns. • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits. • Spearheaded due diligence efforts for potential partnerships or joint ventures, securing mutually beneficial arrangements that supported company growth objectives. • Managed financial, operational, and human resources to optimize business performance. • Maintained P&L and shouldered fiscal responsibility. • Also held the following positions: Front Desk Associate, Back Office Analyst