A versatile, lucid writer and superb copyeditor/proofreader

Overview

Looking for full-time work (8 hours/day)

at $144,332.61/hour ($27,273,090.91/month)

Bachelors degree

Last Active

September 3rd, 2017 (3209 days ago)

Member Since

August 23rd, 2012

Profile Description

A highly motivated, driven, and result-oriented individual with extensive proofreading/editing and writing experience and an excellent above-average command of the English language, I am very ardent in developing and utilizing my skills and knowledge to contribute significantly to the fulfillment of my employer’s business goals. Along with my incessantly growing desire to reach greater heights, I look forward to handling challenging roles and taking on a better career path.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

(1) Extensive experience and broad knowledge in proofreading/editing and writing through both online jobs and in-office work
• Edited/proofread as regards grammar, clarity, coherence, and publisher’s requirements a number of highly scientific books, journals, and encyclopedias (i.e., major reference works (MRWs)) focusing on a broad array of disciplines, namely, anatomy and physiology; genetics; medicine; molecular, organic and inorganic, and general chemistry; physics; astronomy; computer science and technology; engineering and architecture; and geology and geography, among others
• Very well versed in English grammar and adept at journal and book chapter formatting (abstract, body of text, references), structuring (XML), and clean-up
• Possesses a pair of sharp eyes for grammatical infelicities, errors, and inconsistencies and a mastery of standard editing, formatting, and publishing guidelines, as provided by style manuals such as Chicago Manual of Style, American Chemical Society Writing Style, and American Medical Association
• With online job experience in editing/formatting short stories and novels, mostly of the romantic, sci-fi, and horror genre, and in publishing these short pieces of literature on Amazon, PubIt, and Smashwords and correspondingly updating blogs for their promotion and advertisements
• Had done as an online job article writing for an interesting range of topics, such as pets and pet care, essential oils, herbs, remote control (RC) vehicles, electronics and gadgets, and travel guides and top tourist spots

(2) Critical thinking skills; outstanding listening and articulation skills
• An active listener who scrupulously provides complete attention to superiors, mentors, clients, and colleagues, giving fitting answers to their queries
• Analyzes complex problems thoroughly, taking into account all aspects of the situations and pointing out possible strengths and weaknesses of solutions

(3) Exceptional leadership, training and coaching, and time management skills
• Independent, reliable, and able to work well individually but recognizes the worth of employee/team unity, joint effort, and collaboration to uphold a conducive working environment and culture
• Supervised an editing team comprising 15–20 editors who cater to different publishing clients and led and managed the entire Books Editing Department in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, from its establishment and beginning to its continual development and growth
• Reduced the number of errors and issues related to editing within the years of stay at the Books Editing Department
• Conceptualized, presented, and executed strategies to ensure completion of deliverables and meet turn-around time of book chapters, reduce delays, and improve quality and productivity of team members
• Implemented systems and controls in order to achieve department goals and quality editing service
• Provided language editing training to newly hired editors (often 15 prospective editors per batch) and mentored team members of different projects, giving refresher sessions, performance feedback, and updates as necessary
• Prepared training materials and exams for daily editing training sessions and implemented and evaluated teaching strategies

(4) Outstanding communication and people skills
• Empathically communicated with employees and team members, attending to their concerns and needs in a timely manner
• With outstanding rapport-building skills and an ability to build up strong relationships with team members and colleagues
• Constantly demonstrated effective presentation skills and credibility through precise and clear communications, both written and verbal

(5) High attention to detail and work integrity
• Established work flow processes and standard editing procedures and practices and evaluated their relevance from time to time
• Prepared and reviewed daily, weekly, and monthly quality and productivity reports for the assessment of each editor’s performance and correspondingly intervened through coaching and mentoring when a certain team member falls behind in terms of quality standards and productivity requirements
• Honest, dependable, and committed to company’s policy and code of discipline, standards, and protocols


WORK HISTORY

Team Leader–Supervisor at Books Editorial, SPi Global (June 7, 2011–August 31, 2015)
LP Information Technology Park, Jose Romero Road
Dumaguete, Negros Oriental

Key Responsibilities:
• Managed and led editorial teams comprising 15–20 members, overseeing the prompt delivery of completed edited book chapters, ensuring that quality standards set by clients are met, and sustaining employee growth and professional development
• Initiated monthly group activity to foster good employee–employee relations
• Prepared, analyzed, and evaluated daily, weekly, and monthly reports and spreadsheets for project performance review and intervention
• Performed administrative functions such as attendance and tardiness monitoring, checking of employees’ compliance with set work schedules, and preparing proper supporting documentation for disciplinary actions and sanctions
• Assisted on-site project on technical, logistical, and manpower requirements
• Liaised with facilities team, IT personnel, and other operational groups in maintaining optimal equipment functionality, in finding means to further optimize process operations, and in ensuring information security
• Served as a point of contact of stakeholders, requesters, managers, and project officers
• Communicated with SPi India counterparts and project requesters, ensuring that allotment e-mails are attended to punctually, clients and requesters are duly informed of chapters’ completion status, and feedback points are relayed to the concerned editors
• Supported all editors by providing language editing training (15 prospective editors per batch) and mentoring and refresher sessions, giving performance feedback and updates as necessary and developing on-site training programs for all editors

Herbs Info (xxxxxxxx) (Online Job; October 2014–April 2015)

Content Writer and Article Contributor

Key Responsibilities:
• Worked principally as an article writer with topics centering on essential oils, medicinal herbs, vitamins, amino acids, and supplements, producing technical content from published journal articles (xxxxxxxx) and citing references per APA style

Property Concierge, United Arab Emirates (Online Job; March 2014–June 2014)

Content Writer

Key Responsibilities:
• Provided highly descriptive articles on various Palm Jumeirah properties, including real estate listings, homes and villas for sale, and apartments and houses for rent, plus helpful information on the neighborhood and vicinity’s facilities, malls, and parks

Hathrup Capital Funding (xxxxxxxx) (Online Job; February 2014–April 2014)

Content Writer

Key Responsibilities:
• Created articles for an international platform that aims to raise early-stage investments and capital to fund prototypes, concepts, and ideas

Ask Aaron Lee, Malaysia (Online Job; April 2014–June 2014)

Part-Time Proofreader and Copy Writer for Blog

Key Responsibilities:
• Acted as virtual assistant with strong communications skills and attention to detail to help proofread blog articles that a Facebook entrepreneur writes
• Job encompassed correcting grammar errors, restructuring sentences and rewriting awkward texts, highlighting any parts requiring improvement, and copywriting

IO Services, United Kingdom (Online Job; March 2014–June 2014)

Editor and Proofreader for UK English Articles

Key Responsibilities:
• Served as an all-in-one essay writer and English editor and proofreader who can edit a mix of business documents,
essays, and student documents at high school and university (college) levels