K. Michael Janati
Proofreader
Aurora, CO • 305-***-**** • *********@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-janati// Digilent and meticulous proofreader with excellent time-management skills. Proficient with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Seeking a challenging position as a proofreader where I can apply my problem solving skills and strong command of language and grammar rules.
Work Experience
Self, Aurora, CO
Freelance Content Creator 06/2022 - Present
Launched and managed innovative video content on a variety of social media platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Single-handedly grew TikTok following to 2,800 subscribers and YouTube following to over 1K subscribers
Produced and edited visually appealing texts, animations, infographics, slides, and videos
Published approximately 500 videos on TikTok, generating approximately 435K post views, 20K likes, and 2,834 followers
Involved in all stages from pre through post-production, including script, editing, audio, design, color correction, captions, etc; ensuring content and production quality Self, Glendale, CO
Freelance Writer/Editor 06/2015 - 06/2022
Edited website content for small businesses
Edited health/fitness news articles for grammar, clarity, and proper usage
Edited nonfiction books, including memoirs
Edited medical articles for submission to scholarly journals 14A District Court, Ypsilanti, MI
Judicial Extern 09/2014 - 12/2014
Conducted research for civil/criminal cases using Westlaw
Performed administrative duties: organized jury questionnaires in a binder, proofread judicial opinions, organized case files, completed tenant/landlord civil docket tabs during hearings
Participated in settlement conferences
Drafted judicial opinions and orders for civil cases using judge’s preferred template and format
Created and implemented a new policy initiative aimed at collecting outstanding court fines Spicus, East Lansing, MI
English Tutor 02/2012 – 01/2014
Conducted cyber-tutoring sessions to students residing in South Korea using a computer-based application
Taught structured lesson plans that involved role plays, picture-description exercises, job- interviewing skills, common expressions, and basic conversational skills
Completed periodic progress reports by completing encodings on a variety of categories related to English speaking skills, and provided feedback on these forms Telstar Investigations, Woodbridge, VA
Private Investigator 04/2009 - 12/2010
Conducted comprehensive background checks utilizing formidable databases (IRB Search, RapidCourt, PACER, etc.)
Successfully integrated investigative tools (fixed & mobile surveillance, enhancement devices, photographic/video equipment, audio recording devices, etc.) to obtain evidence for infidelity, child custody, and missing persons cases
Lead investigator and client’s main point of contact for majority of cases conducted. Held regular meetings with clients to keep them up-to-date on any new information
Testified as an expert witness, elaborating on the investigative report and any video/ photographic evidence
EDUCATION
Juris Doctor Western Michigan University Cooley Law School January 2015
Concentration: Litigation
Litigation Skills Courses: Pre-Trial Skills, Research & Writing, Advanced Writing, Trial Skills, Appellate Advocacy/Moot Court, Intra-School Moot Court Competition
Member: Phi Alpha Delta
Masters of Science Marymount University December 2004
Masters of Science in Health Promotion Management
GPA: 3.7
Bachelor of Arts Virginia Military Institute December 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Awarded Dean’s List
SKILLS & OTHER
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Strong Research and Analytical Skills
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Knowledge of AP Style, Chicago Manual of Style, and Bluebook
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Digital Writing Tools: Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Grammarly, Canva