Brian Leclair

Background

About Brian Leclair

I’m a legal textbook manuscript editor also experienced with creating, updating, and researching legal citations in court case documents for print, CD and online publications - but currently looking for an opportunity with a company that values the art and power of the written word. My education and on-the-job training has given me the valuable abilities to creatively turn a phrase, to identify my audience, and being able to tailor my writing style and delivery to best reach that audience most effectively, but with the flair to keep a reader interested and engaged as well as informed. I have extensive proof-reading and editing expertise, but am also expert in database publishing in several different systems, including SGML and XML, as well as some experience with webpage design, editing, inputting, and troubleshooting. Key Competencies * Strong communicator * Mentoring and coaching to achieve shared goals * Analytical approach to problem solving * Collaborative nature with all book publishing stakeholders * Flexible, adaptable, and resilient to change * Lifelong approach to learning * Ability to empathize and sympathize with others * Open-minded and able to see all sides of an issue * Highly organized and priority-driven I'm currently targeting opportunities to leverage my strong journalism and communication skills to get back into the publishing world, or improve a company's internal and/or external communications.