LORA ROVEGNA
Vero Beach, FL - -
Objective
Skilled and detail-oriented proofreader with two years of experience and graduate of several proofreading courses. Seeking a proofreading position that will challenge my skills and talents while allowing me to make tremendous contributions to the company and authors.
Professional Experience
Proofread manuscript to improve readability and accuracy
Assist to create a more readable story
Monitor consistency of all material within style and established guidelines
Conduct research to verify factual accuracy and avoid copyright issues
Strong attention to detail with ability to identify and correct errors in spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax
Check style and consistency in Word document to typeset file conversions
Freelance Proofreader and Editor at Proofed, Inc. (April 2023–Present)
Business and corporate documents
Academic (including technical and scientific)
EAL document
Professional document (CVs, resumes, cover letters)
Creative writing
Education
BACHELORS OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
University of Central Florida – Orlando, FL
Courses
Becoming A Proofreader, Knowadays: August 2022 – March 2023
Copyediting Fiction, Editorial Freelancers Association: November 2022
Copyediting: Beginning, Editorial Freelancers Association: June 2022 – July 2022
General Proofreading: Theory & Practice, Proofread Anywhere: December 2021 – July 2022
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SKILLS
Editing and proofreading
Able to follow a style guide
Research skills
Thorough knowledge of grammar
Strong communication skills
Microsoft Office & Adobe Acrobat
Detail-oriented
Problem-solver
Collaboration skills
Proficient with Chicago Manual of Style
Able to manage multiple task