About

So what aspects of my background and skill set will align with your needs?

The style guides for each client or company with whom I’ve worked have varied. At this point, adhering to them and maintaining consistency is second nature. Whichever preferences work for you also work for me.

I spent several years producing materials for foreign language learners that centered around the English vocabulary specific to their profession. This meant I rapidly became familiar with many of the terms used in fields such as healthcare, real estate, and insurance.

Consequently, I can handle the tricky professional jargon that regularly crops up in transcripts and have the research skills to fill in any gaps.

In a different role, I proofread a lot of newsletters. I mention these because once sent, newsletters are gone. There’s no opportunity to edit after publication. It needs to be right the first time.

While I’m used to this expectation and the pressures that come with it, the responsibility of accurately preserving the legal record is one of singular significance, which has my utmost respect.

You need someone reliable. However, it’s hard to show I’m dependable through one work-related example because it’s a trait proven through repetition. So I’ll cast the net a little wider.

I’m the person who arrives at the airport far enough in advance that I don’t want to admit my flight departure time to others. I already know that people successfully board planes without such a buffer. But if I’m there early, then I’ll definitely be on time! I don’t claim to be a relaxing travel companion, just a good proofreader.

I’ve never been the reason for a missed flight, nor have I missed a deadline. That’s a streak I don’t intend to break.