Jodi V-D

@jodivand
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I will provide expert developmental editing for nonfiction manuscripts

United States
English
About me
I’m a PhD historian and interdisciplinary scholar, a published author, and former university professor who helps writers shape complex ideas into clear, compelling manuscripts. I specialize in developmental editing for nonfiction authors and academic writers. I’ve authored books with university and trade presses, published widely, and served as a developmental editor for scholarly and nonfiction projects. I’ve mentored emerging writers, edited books, dissertations, journal articles, and grant proposals, and served as a scholarly peer reviewer. I love to collaborate with and champion writers.... Read more

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Developmental Editor (Freelance and through JVD Consulting)

JVD Consulting • Part-time

Jan 2015 - Present • 11 yrs 9 mos

Provide developmental editing for nonfiction and academic manuscripts, including book projects, dissertations, journal articles, and grant proposals. Deliver in-depth editorial feedback, structural guidance, and revision roadmaps to help authors strengthen argument, clarity, and audience engagement.

Author

Independent/Academic Presses and Journals

Jun 2006 - Present • 20 yrs 4 mos

Author of multiple nonfiction books and academic journal articles published by academic presses and periodicals. Experienced in book proposal development, manuscript revision, and navigating the publishing process

Professor and Chair, History and Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse • Full-time

Aug 1998 - Jun 2023 • 24 yrs 10 mos

• Developed and taught curriculum in women’s leadership, history, and social justice. • Maintained a nationally recognized research agenda and extensive record of public scholarship. • Engaged in sustained university and community service with a focus on leadership development and workforce equity. • Wrote and administered large multi-year grants. • Served in university grants office mentoring faculty and staff grant development. • Mentored faculty in grants, research, and writing development • Provided strategic and operational leadership for an interdisciplinary academic department. • Managed budgets, personnel processes, governance, and program assessment. • Led organizational change initiatives, including departmental merger and curriculum development. • Worked collaboratively with senior leadership, faculty, staff, and community partners. • Oversaw hiring, onboarding, evaluation, and supervision of faculty and staff.

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    saqib_arshad

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    Pakistan

    5

    It was an outstanding experience and a true pleasure working with Jodi. I sincerely appreciate her collaboration and the trust she placed in my services throughout the project. Thank you, Jodi, for your confidence and support.

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    alexan629

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    Canada

    5

    This was my second time working with Jodi and she is a joy to work with. I was very excited to create some marketing materials to help promote her book about powerful women in the workplace. Her response time is quick and she provides as much information as she is able too to make a gig run smoothly. I look forward to working with her again.

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