Hello - I would love to help you edit your text! Here is my philosophy of editing (the 75 words or less version): an editor's greatest role is to be a reader first. Your editor is your "test reader," if you will. Certainly correcting grammar, ensuring flow and watching for punctuation errors are all important functions of the editor, but in my opinion, the number one job of the professional editor is to show you how the average reader will perceive your text. This then offers you a great opportunity to shift things around, change what doesn't work and elaborate on what is unclear. So for an editor, what you really want is a professional reader. I have a PhD in English and was a college professor for eight years. I wrote a book length study on literary criticism...I would say I am a professional reader.
A little on my non-academic background...I have spent the past ten years in sales and marketing for a construction/remodeling company. Additionally, since 2011 I have been working in a freelance/consulting capacity. Through my company, I've helped businesses and start-ups negotiate the nuances of online marketing and branding.
I've developed website material for a multitude of industries from art, to law, to health care, to name a few. I basically spend my days in front of my computer ensuring that the online strategies I've employed are in fact working. If they don't show results, then I am not doing my job.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Best,
Anne