Proofreader with more than 8 years experience reading financial documents, corporate marketing materials, and general non-fiction. I strive for consistency as well as accuracy; I know the nuances of grammar, punctuation, and style. Accurate work done quickly.
General
First name
RAQUEL
Country
United States
City
San Pablo
Profile
Proofreading is like car maintenance; you don't notice it when it's done well, but you sure do when it isn't.
I'm an experienced and extremely accurate proofreader who can edit all types of fiction and non-fiction, including corporate communications, financial documents, and sports-related material--a self-certified grammar nerd who loves to makes documents perfect.
As a proofreader for Merrill Corporation for 8 1/2 years, I
---Read financial documents such as 10-K, S-1, and merger agreements for accuracy and consistency in text and numerical data, grammar, style, and adherence to SEC guidelines.
--Worked quickly and accurately under tight deadlines
--Helped train new proofreaders in company best practices and style requirements
--Devised proofreading comparison chart that company posted on its internal website
I also have edited term papers, corporate marketing materials, fiction and general non-fiction. I aim for consistency and accuracy, with thoroughness and attention to detail.
EDUCATION
University of California at Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, History
Intermediate Copyediting, UC Extension
SKILLS
Proficient in AP and Chicago style
Microsoft Word, incl. Track Changes
Microsoft Excel
Web-savvy researcher
Education degree
BA, UC Berkeley
Major specialization
History
Second specialization
First language
English
Areas of specialization
Not selected
Work experience
Present Occupation: Proofreader
Editing Experience in Years: 8 1/2
