- Road Trips
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Creative Writing
Frank Tavares
Springfield,VA
Summary
Positive, attentive, and thorough, offering strong foundation in language and grammar. Possesses deep understanding of syntax and spelling, with proficiency in identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated to producing polished, error-free content that enhances readability and clarity.
Detail-oriented proofreader with solid history of refining written content for clarity and coherence. Proven success in enhancing readability and ensuring grammatical accuracy across diverse text types. Demonstrated ability in meticulous error detection and maintaining consistency in style. Comparative proofreading was used at AGU for checking complex mathematical equations and formulas, including numbers, mathematical and Greek symbols for accuracy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Real Estate Sales Agent
Samson Properties
03.2021 - Current
- Enhanced property listings'' visibility by utilizing social media platforms, email campaigns, and traditional marketing methods.
- Compared, researched and appraised properties.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of the local real estate market trends to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Collaborated with other real estate agents to maximize exposure for listed properties and reach prospective buyers efficiently.
- Negotiated between buyers and sellers of properties with efficiency and transparency to maximize profits and maintain satisfaction of clients.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
- Conducted open houses to showcase available properties and generate interest from potential buyers.
- Educated clients on sales and buying processes and advised buyers on making decisions.
- Staged and prepared homes and properties for clients before arrival.
- Scheduled showings and tours for potential new clients and properties.
- Evaluated the needs and financial capabilities of clients to recommend appropriate properties based on their preferences and budget.
- Provided comprehensive representation for clients during negotiations with other agents or potential buyerssellers.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Assisted in the preparation of legal documents, such as purchase agreements and lease contracts, ensuring accurate representation of client interests.
- Inspected properties for listing accuracy and updated posts to maintain marketing integrity.
- Organized showings of properties for interested parties while providing informative tours highlighting essential features.
Real Estate Agent
Avery Hess Realty
04.2017 - 03.2021
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Advertised client properties through websites, social media, and real estate guides.
- Maintained connections with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Streamlined communication between all parties involved in transactions, ensuring smooth closings and satisfied clients.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
Senior Proofreader
American Geophysical Union
08.2002 - 01.2013
- Improved document accuracy by meticulously proofreading and editing various types of content.
- Checked and corrected grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Maximized document quality by suggesting revisions for awkward phrasing or unclear language.
- Revised work to identify missed mistakes before completing assigned assignments.
- Collaborated with writers and editors to improve overall content clarity and readability.
- Enhanced publication quality by identifying and correcting grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Facilitated timely project completion with efficient task prioritization and time management skills.
- Ensured consistency in style and tone by adhering to clients'' specific guidelines and preferences.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when working with complex technical documents containing specialized terminology or jargon.
- Upheld accuracy standards in a high-pressure environment, ensuring error-free deliverables even during peak workload periods.
- Collaborated with editors to meet project deadlines and solicit customer feedback and transparency on work progress.
- Built trust among clients by consistently delivering high-quality work that met or exceeded expectations.
- Supported editorial team in meeting tight deadlines without compromising on the quality of output delivered.
- Supported project timelines by efficiently prioritizing and managing proofreading tasks for simultaneous projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-1997
Skills
- Proofreading experience
- Consistency checking
- Reading comprehension
- Writing improvement suggestions
- Clear communication
- Workflow optimization
- Project Support
- Content editing
- Technical writing
- Proofreading
- Quality assurance
- Content writing
- Document management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Creative problem solving
Interests
Timeline
Real Estate Sales Agent
Samson Properties
03.2021 - Current
Real Estate Agent
Avery Hess Realty
04.2017 - 03.2021
Senior Proofreader
American Geophysical Union
08.2002 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
Pennsylvania State University
Similar Profiles
Xavier PhillipsXavier Phillips
Real Estate Agent at Samson PropertiesReal Estate Agent at Samson Properties
KIM KENDRICKKIM KENDRICK
Housing Choice Voucher Specialist at Samson PropertiesHousing Choice Voucher Specialist at Samson Properties
Heather McNinchHeather McNinch
Realtor at Samson PropertiesRealtor at Samson Properties