About Us
Founded in 2004, Center Street Consulting was launched originally as an academic editorial service committed to empowering its clients to meet their educational and professional goals. Since then, the company has expanded to include statistical analysis, research consultation, resume preparation, technical computer support, nonprofit fund raising, marketing, as well as event planning and management. Our qualified professional staff strives to provide exceptional service at affordable prices.
Academic Editorial Services
Through its Academic Editorial Services, Center Street Consulting associates can work with you from start to finish helping you develop a polished final product, one that meets the specifications of your institution and the standards of your industry. We offer exceptional service at reasonable prices. You will find that conferring with a qualified editorial service early in your writing process is well worth the investment! Our work is thorough, accurate, and affordable. Prices vary according to services provided. Please contact us for a free quote.
Our services include:
- Copy editing and Proofreading
- Comprehensive Document Critique
- Design and Methodology Consultation
- Survey / Questionnaire Design
- Quantitative Data Entry
- Statistical Analysis
- Transcription of Audio and Digital Files
- Final Edits and Format Check
- Resume Preparation / Cover Letters
- Workshops on a Range of Research Topics
Staff Biographies
Lorrie C. Reed is a recently retired veteran educator whose extensive career has focused on both public schools and universities. At the higher education level, she has served as an associate professor at three universities. In these academic settings she taught master’s degree and doctoral level courses in educational administration, research methods, and statistics. She also directed the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) at a major state university. Prior to entering academia, Lorrie spent more than 15 years as a public school administrator in various academic settings in the Chicago Metropolitan area. Her educational leadership included positions as state educational specialist, associate high school principal, director of curriculum and personnel, and junior high school principal. She began her educational career as a high school English teacher. Lorrie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in English and Secondary Education, a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration, a Master of Theological Studies, and a Ph.D. in Research Methodology.
James R. Reed III is co-founder and Chief Information Officer for Center Street Consulting. In 2001 Jim retired from a lengthy career with the Illinois State Police, where he served in various capacities, including managing large-scale computer systems. He minored in Computer Science at the undergraduate level and possesses a master’s degree in Social Justice Administration. Jim has served as CIO in other organizations including five years at a private health and fitness studio in Chicago. Jim is a "people person" who understands the technological needs of clients and possesses the skills and versatility to help them solve their problems and meet their goals.
