Maria E.

Maria E. is an accomplished editorial professional with extensive experience in copyediting, proofreading, and content editing across various sectors. Currently serving as Associate Director and Copy Editor at VSA Partners since February 2020, Maria oversees quality assurance on a wide range of marketing materials and corporate communications. Maria's freelance business, Erdmann Edits, has involved significant contracts with notable organizations including the Girl Scouts of the USA and Quill Content, where editing and localization of digital copy were key responsibilities. Additional roles include contributions to leading companies such as Brookfield Properties, Gallagher, Leo Burnett, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Maria has also held editorial management positions, including Associate Managing Editor for the Journal of Consumer Research, and has a strong academic background with a B.A. in English from Loyola University Chicago and further education at the University of Missouri-Columbia.