Monique Dela Pena

Monique Dela Pena Calgary, AB |-- www.linkedin.com/in/monique-dela-pena- Professional Summary Motivated and detail-oriented professional with strong editing and writing skills. Dedicated with a commitment to personal and professional growth. Passionate and driven to utilize and expand my skills and experience and to be a valuable member of a dynamic team. Highlights of Skills • 2 years of experience in editing various content, including blog posts, listicles • Exceptional attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of SEO best practices • Familiarity with style guides (MLA, APA, Chicago) • Experience following writing style guides and procedures • Effective organizational and time management skills • Ability to work independently and in a team environment while managing multiple priorities Employment History Out-of-School Care Educator – Part-time February 2024 – April 2024 Trico Centre For Family Wellness – Calgary, Canada • Supervised and interacted with children in the program. • Planned developmentally and age-appropriate activities. • Dropped off children at schools in the morning and picked them up in the afternoon. Editor – Remote November 2021 – March 2023 NO-BS Marketplace – Melbourne, Australia • Trained at one of Australia’s top 50 fastest growing tech companies. • Revised content for substance, flow, and clarity, ensuring SEO best practices. • Proofread articles according to style guide (tone, grammar, sentence structure). • Provided constructive feedback to in-house writers and collaborated with editors to discuss and resolve quality issues. Editor – Remote Trip101 Pte Ltd. – Singapore • Corrected grammar, content, and house style issues. • Fact-checked articles. • Coached freelance writers to improve content quality. February 2021 – November 2021 English Writing Tutor – Remote January 2012 – January 2021 ClientCom Inc. – Muntinlupa, Philippines • Ensured that essays met content quality standards (word choice, formatting, citations, etc.). • Mentored online students. • Attained high scores in performance evaluations. Content Writer May 2011 – November 2011 Endlessrise, Inc. – Makati, Philippines • Conducted in-depth research into various topics, such as fashion, real estate, and dental care. • Developed original SEO content that helped generate traffic on clients’ websites. Education Bachelor of Arts Degree in Literature De La Salle University – Manila, Philippines September 2010