Freelance Writer, Copy Editor and Proofreader
Resume:
CONTACT
Atlanta, GA *****
*************@*****.***
SKILLS
• Mastery of the English language (including spelling,
grammar, and punctuation)
• High-quality copyediting and proofreading skills
• Proficiency in the use of
• Microsoft Office Suite and various style guides
• Outstanding research ability
• Legal drafting, review, adaptation and interpretation skills
RELEVANT COURSES
• Proofreading & Copyediting
• Writing Basics
• Writing Improvement
• Business Writing
• Report Writing
Course certificates issued by Universal
Class, Inc.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
I am a skilled professional and an attorney that is qualified to practice law in Nigeria. I worked as a management consultant in a global consulting firm and as a legal advisor and contracting specialist in a leading global energy company. I provide writing, copyediting, proofreading, fact-checking, and contract management services.
EDUCATION
Master of Laws (LLM), Law (2020)
Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
LLM, International Law (1998)
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Barrister-at-Law (BL) (1996)
Nigerian Law School, Lagos, Nigeria
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law (1994)
Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria
WORK HISTORY
September 2021 to date
Freelance writer, copyeditor, proofreader, and fact-checker.
(Solo, and through online platforms)
I edit, proofread, fact-check, and write various types of documents on a freelance basis. In the last 15 months, I have worked on various fictional and non-fictional works and I fact-checked them when editing, proofreading, or writing to avoid potential liability and ensure accuracy.
I use various style guides, including the Blue Book, Chicago Manual of Style, MLA, and AP.
From 1996 to 2021, I had a 25-year career as an attorney. During that time, I was heavily involved in editing, proofreading, fact-checking, and writing various corporate agreements, reports, and other documents.
August 2020 to August 2021
Legal Advisor - Chevron, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
• Oversaw the provision of legal support for gas transactions, contracting issues, and various special projects
• Drafted and extensively reviewed complex commercial documents on gas development, gas commercialization, and gas-to-liquids projects
January 2013 to July 2020
Attorney/Senior Attorney - Chevron, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
• Developed strategies to resolve lawsuits in the client's best interests and attended hearings as Chevron's representative.
• Successfully managed a high-volume caseload in a complicated court system.
• Handled joint venture transactional matters, proffered legal advice, and drafted and reviewed commercial agreements.
January 2007 to December 2012
NC Advisor (Strategic Procurements & Contracts) -
Chevron, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
• Managed Chevron's compliance with the government's Nigerian Content (NC) requirements for contracting
• Managed Chevron's day-to-day interface with the
government agency in charge of NC
July 2002 to December 2006
Contracts Manager, Legal Group - Airtel (formerly
Celtel/Econet), Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
• Handled contract, project, change, and people management
February 2001 to July 2002
Company Secretary, Ag. Corporate Affairs/Ops Manager – Linkserve Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
• Legal advisory and company secretarial services
• HR management, media relations, and brand projection
August 1996 to October 2000
Management Trainee/Consultant - Arthur Andersen (now KPMG Professional Services), Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria
• Business and legal advisory, company secretarial, diligence investigations, law office management, etc.
ACADEMIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Won Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship for
Ph.D Research (for 1998-2000)
• Won the Clive Parry (Overseas) Prize in
International Law at the University of Cambridge
• Won full scholarship from the British Council for an LLM
• Won seven prizes at the Nigerian Law School,
including two for Best Overall Performance at the Bar Finals
• Won three different awards at the Lagos State University, including one for the Best Student in the Law Faculty
WORK ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Upstream petroleum industry representative that conducted an extensive review of the Nigerian Content Bill and successfully advocated for bill reform at the Nigerian National Assembly
• Successfully managed a litigation docket consisting of
200+ cases for Chevron
• Developed Chevron Law Function’s business plan for
three consecutive years
• Won the Group Award for Excellence for Outstanding
Performance in Airtel 3Q 2006
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