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OBJECTIVE
To provide high-quality
proofreading and editing
services on a consistent basis.
SKILLS
Proficient in: Microsoft
Windows 10; Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook); Appian Software
(Eclipse); Express Scribe
Transcription Software; Trillian
Instant Messaging Software.
LARRY BROOKS
SELF-EMPLOYED PROOFREADER/EDITOR
EXPERIENCE
PROOFREADER/EDITOR • S&P CAPITAL IQ • JUN 2013 – CURRENT Responsible for proofing/editing transcripts of quarterly reports, Shareholder meetings, Investor meetings, and various conferences. Requirements include producing a transcript that is at least 99% accurate.
TECHNICAL/MARKETING WRITER • SEVERAL • 1976 – JUN 2013 Held several jobs as an employee and as a self-employed contractor with positions ranging from technical writer to manager of marketing communications. Employers included: Cincom Systems, Inc.; Electronic Data Systems (EDS); SDRC (now Siemens); Comet Software; and many others.
UNION CENTRAL LIFE • DIRECTOR, PENSIONS ADMIN • 1966 – 1976 Started in entry-level position in Group Annuities Division; later promoted to Manager, and eventually was promoted to Director, Pension Administration Department.
EDUCATION
UNIVERTSITY OF CINCINNATI
Attended several years of evening college on the GI Bill, following 4 years in the military (US Navy with a rank of E5). ACCOMPLISHEMENTS
Was constantly ranked in top-5 of more than 100 proofreaders at Capital IQ. Was one of only a few proofreaders who were trained to be upgraded to editor.