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PROFILE SUMMARY

Highly motivated, energetic and results-driven professional with a proven track record of experience in editing, proofreading and translations. Expertise in editing and proofreading content and translations for accuracy and error elimination whilst suggesting creative content ideas. Possesses exceptional writing skills as well as a strong determination to capitalize on the quality of work by detecting compositional, grammatical and typographical errors. Highly committed to fostering a positive working atmosphere with a forward-thinking mentality. Creative and resourceful in adopting strategies to meet organizational goals and needs. Works well in a collaborative team environment and can also independently manage diverse objectives. Proofreader / Editor / Translator

Newtype, Inc – Randolph, NJ

Jun 2019 – Present

• Prepares factual and grammatically correct content and ensures the timely delivery of high-quality translated materials

• Oversees specifications to minimize modifications and corrections of translated materials and confirm consistency within and across translations

• Specifies recommendations on edits to ensure compliance to brand style and to support creative execution

• Maintains translation libraries to ensure consistency and to streamline the translation process

• Employs the use of correct grammar, punctuation and spelling to comply with language-specific formal style rules to provide clear, accurate and culturally appropriate translations of content

• Spearheads proofreading, editing, translation and back translation tasks and special projects as assigned

Academic Advisor

Zoni Language Centers - West New York, NJ

May 2018 – May 2019

• Centralized management of individual student records

• Provided academic counseling and assistance to students seeking academic guidance through the placement and course selection process

• Assisted staff with exam preparation, design, and creation of educational materials

• Collaborated with faculty and other organizational entities to ensure student retention

• Analyzed and evaluated students educational progress by performing academic progress audits and reports

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CONTACT

973-***-****

adlp2t@r.postjobfree.com

75 Grove Street, Apt. N43,

Montclair, NJ 07042

CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Highly motivated and accomplished professional with ability to interface efficiently with external and internal communication while sustaining collaborative relationships in a cross-functional and external relations capacity

• Strong researching, sourcing, fact-checking and creative thinking skills to brainstorm creative content

• Unique proofreading, editing and translating skills, along with impeccable grammatical knowledge

• Excellent communications – articulate and concise, both verbal & written

• Strong orientation and skills to achieve accuracy of fact and language use down to the finest details

EDUCATION

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

M.A.: Applied Linguistics

May 2014

B.S.: International Business

May 2006

NICOLE RODRIGUEZ

CERTIFICATIONS

Montclair State University Montclair, NJ

TESOL Certification

2014

New York University New York, NY

Certification in Publishing

2008

Certification in Editing

2008

SKILLS

Writing, Editing, Translating and

Proofreading

Research and Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite Proficient

Multilingual (Speaks English, Spanish and

French)

Detail Oriented

Analytical and Creative Thinking

Leadership

Highly Organized

Time Management

Communication

Dedicated Team Player

Excellent Problem Solving Skills

Effective Listener

Superb Interpersonal Skills

Executive Assistant/Paralegal

Law Office of Peter L. Festa, LLC - Paterson, NJ

Jan 2016 – May 2018

Jan. 2010—Sep. 2014

• Streamlined processes while simultaneously managing caseloads

• Planned, scheduled, and coordinated meetings in support of professional staff

• Conducted numerous daily interviews with clients, including foreign language clients

• Managed daily operations while managing confidential and time-sensitive files, records, and documents

• Language interpreter for attorneys and their clients; translating court documents, pleadings, and correspondences Assistant Director and Language Lecturer - The American Language Center Bloomfield College - Bloomfield, NJ

Jul 2015 — Dec 2015

• Recruited, interviewed, hired, and trained instructors

• Served as substitute and American Culture class Instructor to international students

• Conducted classroom observations; tracked student evaluations; evaluated instructional performance

• Created marketing materials and recruited/retained students with new ideas for increasing student enrollments

• Managed course scheduling and calendars for ESL programs and the American Language Center

• Associate Director Adjunct of Global Programs during peak periods of visiting international students

• Documented student learning progress, coordinated placement, exit testing, and updated test materials Editorial Assistant

United Nations - New York, NY

Sep 2007 — Mar 2008

• Responsible for the United Nations Yearbook publication

• Ensured proper grammar, writing quality, and fact-checked all relevant data and information

• Multi-tasked, and prioritize appropriately, while working under multiple deadlines and issues

• Collaborated with researchers, writers, and other editorial assistants, for manuscript preparation and production phases PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

English Instructor

Zoni Language Centers - West New York, NJ

May 2018 – May 2019

• Delivered lessons according to established syllabus and assessed student performances and advised students on academic issues

• Prepared instruction plans and submitted to Academic Director upon request

• Performed teaching-related tasks, including the design, creation, and implementation of teaching materials

• Incorporated feedback from classroom observations in order to ensure quality and improvements in curriculum English Instructor

American University of The Middle East in Kuwait - Egaila, Kuwait Sep 2014 – Sep 2015

• Intermediate to advanced level English instructor

• Provided a structured classroom setting while adhering to governmental laws and university policies

• Developed and implemented engaging and student-centered learning lesson plans and class programs

• Administered classes containing more than 30 plus first-year university business and engineering students

• Created adaptations to students’ skill sets by applying ESL materials and the latest English teaching methods

• Designed instruction materials, conducted in-class discussions, and created tests, exams, and assessment tools ESL Language & Writing Tutor (Part-time)

Passaic County Community College - Paterson, NJ

Jan 2011 – Jul 2014

• Administered tutoring classes containing more than 20 students, ages 18 to 60 years old

• Student interaction with Hispanic, Arabic, Indian, Bengali, Sri Lankan, Turkish, Polish, and Russian backgrounds

• Implemented projects modeled as informal workshops on topics such as avoiding plagiarism and MLA citations

• Overcame cultural barriers by acquiring knowledge from students by expositions of their unique individual backgrounds

• Educated students on reading comprehension, writing, grammar, and speaking; ranging from beginner to advanced levels

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