ELORA JANE ALCORAN
SUMMARY
Detail-oriented and results-driven Production Editor with over 10 years of experience in academic and medical publishing. Demonstrated success in improving editorial accuracy, enhancing production workflows, and ensuring strict compliance with AMA, APA, and CMS styles. Adept at balancing high-volume workloads with precision and efficiency. Recognized as a consistent top performer and trusted collaborator in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
VALUE PROPOSITION
What I Bring to Your Business Success:
✔ Quality-First Mindset: I ensure every published material meets the highest standards—enhancing your credibility and reader trust.
✔ Workflow Efficiency: I streamline editorial operations to cut turnaround times and reduce costly errors.
✔ Team Empowerment: I mentor peers and create resources that upskill teams, boosting performance and retention.
✔ Client Satisfaction: I deliver consistent, error-free outputs that exceed expectations and strengthen long-term client relationships.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Editorial & Proofreading Excellence
• AMA, APA, CMS Style Expertise
• Workflow & Process Optimization
• Academic & Medical Publishing
• PDF Annotation & Track Changes
• Microsoft Office & Google Workspace
• Team Leadership & Training
• Cross-functional Collaboration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Straive, Production Editor
May 2015 - Present
A seasoned editorial professional with 10+ years of experience managing end-to-end content production processes across print and digital platforms. Proven ability to uphold editorial excellence, streamline workflows, and ensure brand consistency across high-volume, deadline-driven environments.
✅ Highlights of My Qualifications:
• Extensive Proofreading Experience: I’ve provided end-to-end editorial oversight on scholarly medical publications, ensuring precision in grammar, formatting, and terminology. These works include several published titles available through recognized platforms.
• AMA Style Expertise: I apply the AMA Manual of Style with precision across all editorial layers—citations, references, abbreviations, and structural consistency.
• Accuracy and Collaboration: I consistently meet or exceed the 98% accuracy benchmark while working closely with editors, authors, and subject matter experts.
• Remote-Ready Tools & Workflow: I’m proficient with PDF annotation, Microsoft Word’s Track Changes, and collaborative editorial tools suited for distributed teams.
🏆 Key Achievements:
• Successfully managed editorial production of 17 titles from manuscript to publication.
• Resolved over 200+ AMA style queries with a documented reference log for team training.
• Provided editorial feedback that improved workflow efficiency and reduced revision rounds by 30%.
📚 Published Titles:
• Managed 17 titles. Each title demonstrates my hands-on proofreading and editorial contributions (non-author roles) and is publicly listed on Amazon or other publishing platforms.
The Century Gift Corp, Graphic Artist /Office Staff Assistant
Jan 2014 - May 2015
Office Staff support the smooth operation of the office by performing administrative and clerical tasks. They ensure documents are organized, communication is efficient, and daily routines run effectively.
A Graphic Artist creates visual concepts using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, social media, and corporate reports.
Design graphics and layouts for print and digital platforms
• Collaborate with marketing or content teams to understand project scope
• Create visual assets including logos, posters, social media content, and web graphics
• Ensure brand consistency across all designs
• Revise designs based on feedback and client requirements
• Stay updated on design trends and software tools
• Prepare final artwork for print or digital publication
• Used Adobe Photoshop to create images and layouts.
• Designed website layouts, templates, and unique branded looks.
Straive, Data Technician
May 2012 - May 2013
A data technician working with attorney data is responsible for managing, organizing, and securing sensitive legal data. This could include client records, case files, billing information, court documents, and communication logs.
• Data Entry & Management: Inputting legal data into case management systems or databases. Data Cleaning: Ensuring accuracy, removing duplicates, and correcting inconsistencies.
• Data Organization: Structuring data for easy retrieval and analysis.
• Security Compliance: Handling sensitive or confidential legal information in accordance with data protection laws (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, or other legal ethics rules).
• Support: Assisting attorneys or legal staff with data-related issues.
• Confidentiality: Legal data is highly sensitive. Strict confidentiality and discretion are essential.
• Compliance: You may need to follow guidelines from organizations like the ABA (American Bar Association).
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy is crucial, especially in legal settings where a single error can have big consequences.
EDUCATION
Negros Oriental State University
Bachelor of Science • Information Technology • Apr 2008 - 2012
On-the-Job Training: National Statistics Office – Office Staff
HONORS & AWARDS
• Wiley Gold Club of the Quarter – 6 consecutive quarters -)
• Wiley Gold Member of the Quarter
• Top Performer Award – Recognized for outstanding editorial performance and account success -)