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Hernán Rojas
Copyeditor | PhD In Hispanic Studies
Montreal,QC
Summary
Passionate for improving the quality and effectiveness of written and oral communication in academic and professional settings. An editor who can improve and produce various types of texts, such as academic articles, journals, books, and fiction. A reader who can provide detailed feedback and suggestions to enhance the clarity, coherence, and accuracy of the content and the language.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Corporación Universitaria Unitec
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Taught a maximum of 13 Spanish courses (virtually and face-to-face modalities) per term.
- Drafted curriculum plans in the area of Social and Human Development.
- Participated in 1 research project on Social Science.
- Supported publications of the Research Center as a proofreader, which includes 2 books and more than 20 online courses.
- Designed 1 elective course.
Proofreader
Copyeditor
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Copyedited the course materials for the Engineering Department's Finance course. The materials included more than 50 OVAs, video scripts, PPT files, content PDF files, and documents to be delivered.
- Collaborated closely with content creators to ensure smooth workflow from initial draft through final publication.
- Upheld accuracy standards in a high-pressure environment, ensuring error-free deliverables even during peak workload periods.
Transcriber
TransPerfect
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Transcribed more than 1000 TikTok audios and adapted them to quality standards provided by the client.
- Fixed spell and grammar errors following rules dictated by the RAE, and the user's guide.
- Selected audio files based on clarity and use of the language.
Quality Assurance Analyst
TransPerfect
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Labeled more than 1000 transcribed audio and corrected selection and typographical errors made by transcribers with high-quality standards.
Proofreader
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Copyedited and proofread more than 20 projects at the Faculty of Sciences of the National University, Bogotá campus.
- Adapted and unifyed bibliographic references according to Vancouver, APA, or IEEE styles.
- Performed multiple readings of the project's documents to ensure the quality of the text throughout the complete process.
- Generated thematic indexes for the publications.
Content Editor
Santillana S.A.S
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Ensured timely publication of content by managing editorial calendars and coordinating with team members.
- Led brainstorming sessions with creative teams to generate fresh ideas for upcoming projects or campaigns.
- Enhanced overall content quality by proofreading, editing, and revising articles for accuracy and clarity.
- Developed compelling multimedia content, including images, videos, and interactive elements to enhance storytelling.
- Authored and edited original content across diverse media.
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability.
Screenwriter
RCN Televisión
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Ensured continuity in characters' voices by maintaining a consistent tone throughout scripts during rewrites.
- Developed narratives that follow a 5-acts structure for the TV series.
- Conducted extensive research to ensure accurate representation of historical events and cultural nuances in screenplay content.
Screewriter Assitant
RCN Televisión
02.2013 - 05.2014
- Increased project marketability by incorporating feedback from focus groups and test audiences into final drafts of screenplays.
- Enhanced script quality through multiple revisions, refining dialogue and action sequences for maximum effect.
- Developed a strong understanding of screenplay formatting, producing polished scripts.
- Analyzed the screenplays, ensuring they did not exceed the number of characters and locations authorized by the production department.
- Ensured the final scenes follow the plots proposed by the screenwriters.
Education
Ph.D. - Hispanic Studies
McGill University
Montreal, QC 05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Literary Studies
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia 05.2001 -
Skills
Small groups management
Written and verbal communication
Instructional materials preparation
Instructional materials preparation
Accomplishments
- Teaching Assistant Scholarship, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, 2015-2016.
- Tuition Reduction at Quebec Universities for Graduate Programs, Government of Quebec, 2023-2026.
Software
Microsoft Excel
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Visual C
Adobe Acrobat Pro
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Corporación Universitaria Unitec
02.2022 - 06.2023
Transcriber
TransPerfect
09.2021 - 12.2021
Proofreader
Copyeditor
07.2021 - 01.2022
Quality Assurance Analyst
TransPerfect
05.2021 - 09.2021
Proofreader
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
06.2019 - 07.2021
Content Editor
Santillana S.A.S
09.2017 - 05.2019
Screenwriter
RCN Televisión
06.2014 - 12.2014
Screewriter Assitant
RCN Televisión
02.2013 - 05.2014
Ph.D. - Hispanic Studies
McGill University
05.2001 -
Master of Arts - Literary Studies
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Literary Studies
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
05.2001 -