Proofreader Copy Editor

LOU ISRAEL Mobile: 647-***-****

adww49@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

10+ years as a multilingual proofreader (English, French, Spanish) combined with French-to-English translation

Specializing in marketing, advertising and website copy, packaging, newsletters, magazines, medical and financial documentation and reports, as well as scripts

Expertise in quality assurance of training and technical documentation for both Canadian and American clients

Qualifications

Top-ranked proofreader, excellent editorial and superior writing talents

Skilled in researching, gathering and organizing information

Process developer, problem solver and critical thinker

Published columnist since 1994

Technical skills

Expert in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Windows, Adobe Acrobat and Internet research

Excellent knowledge of Open Office

Creator and designer of functional and searchable databases using Excel

Skilled in data collection and analysis

Formatter of business documents for publication and distribution

Programmer of macros to increase work proficiency and efficiency

Employment history

Copy Editor/Proofreader March – April 2023

Deb Bojman (contract)

Copy edited, proofread and made recommendations

Proofread against master version for grammar,voice and content

Proofread for inconsistencies and content

Bilingual Proofreader/Editor/Voiceover artist June 1998 – present

Self employed

Copy editing, making suggestions to improve messages

Proofreader for grammar, syntax, content and other errors

Works in English, French and Spanish

Voice work in both English and French

French Voice Actor Dec. 2022- present

Telus/Upwork(contracts)

Provided audio voiceover for AI learning texts

Bilingual Proofreader Oct. – Nov. 2021

Isobar, Toronto, ON (contract)

Copy edited, proofread and made recommendations

Proofread against master version

Proofread for inconsistencies and content, depending on the client

Clients include major automobile manufacturers (Chevrolet, GMC)

Copy Editor/Proofreader/Quality Assurance Specialist April 2010 – May 2021

t2Marketing International, Montreal, QC (various contracts)

Edited marketing content for print and online resources (primarily health care)

Provided quality assurance for online learning modules and client sites

Proofread English text for grammar, spelling, content and inconsistencies

Proofread French translation for inconsistencies and content, depending on client requirements

Provided transcription/audio services for information, research and training purposes

Voice Actor April – Aug. 2020

LearnFormula, Markham, ON (contract)

Provided audio voiceover for e-learning legal texts

French Interviewer Sept. – Dec. 2019

Decision Point Research, Toronto, ON (contract)

Conducted test interviews with clients

Worked 100% of the time in French

Also trained new interviewers on technique

Bilingual Proofreader Aug. – Sept. 2017

Bob’s Your Uncle, Toronto, ON (contract)

Edited marketing content for print and online resources

Proofread English or French texts against English master version

Proofread for French and translation, inconsistencies and content, depending on the client

Bilingual Proofreader Sept. – Nov. 2017

HOOPP, Toronto, ON (contract)

Edited marketing content for print and online resources

Proofread against master versions

Proofread for inconsistencies and content, depending on the client

Copy edited rough drafts as needed in preparation for print

Medical Proofreader April 2002 – May 2014

Dr. Ed Shane, Toronto, ON (contract)

Proofread English text for grammar, spelling, content and inconsistencies for hundreds of documents

Quality Control Analyst/Bilingual proofreader Oct. – Dec. 2014

RR Donnelly and Sons, Toronto, ON (contract)

Proofread English or French texts against English master version

Worked on QA team to ensure accuracy of annual reports in English and French, working in print and online

Clients include all major Canadian financial institutions

Other professional experience

Political columnist, Dialogue Magazine

Editor’s Association of Canada, member/seminars/courses

MS Office Certificate, DeVry Institute, Toronto, ON

Complete work portfolio and detailed list of freelance projects available on request

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