Jason O'Keeffe
Nanaimo
Summary
Quality-driven Editor with superior attention to detail who meets stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing guidelines and captions. Confident English as a Second Language Tutor with over three years of hands-on experience working with non-native English speakers to help improve reading and writing abilities. Committed to establishing rapport with students to create comfortable and approachable learning. Meticulous Copy Editor with [Number] years of experience honing detailed understanding of grammatical, style and syntax considerations for diverse publication styles. Deadline-driven writer and editor with collaborative approach to project completion and time management. Flexible project manager with creativity in juggling numerous projects at once to satisfy rigorous content demand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Copy Editor
Studiosity
02.2021 - Current
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Reviewed various text types for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Engaged with authors in meaningful to aid them in improving their written language skills.
Scientific Editor
EditorBar
08.2020 - Current
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make recommendations for how to improve scientific report and journal quality.
Advanced Placement Grader/English as a Second Language Tutor
Marco Learning
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Reviewed and graded standardized Advanced Placement English Language tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Demonstrated pronunciation and taught regional language differences.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
Environmental Scientist
SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports and presentations based on findings.
- Served as subject matter expert (SME) on environmental regulations and policies.
Education
Certificate - Editing
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC12.2020
Skills
- Proofreading Submissions
- Style Guides
- Syntax Linguistic Skills
- Editing
- Scientific Language Knowledge
- Grammar
- Scientific Research Experience
- Scientific Research Interpretation
Certification
- Geoscientist-In-Training (GIT) - Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Timeline
Advanced Placement Grader/English as a Second Language Tutor
Marco Learning
08.2022 - 03.2024
Copy Editor
Studiosity
02.2021 - Current
Scientific Editor
EditorBar
08.2020 - Current
Environmental Scientist
SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.
05.2020 - 03.2024
Certificate - Editing
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Science - Geoscience
Vancouver Island University
- Geoscientist-In-Training (GIT) - Engineers and Geoscientists BC
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