J. Robert Oliver
Piedmont,SC
Summary
Experienced in checking various types of documents for grammatical, spelling, punctuation, content, and style issues. Well-organized and disciplined with a systematic approach and in-depth understanding of ideal structure, various formats and styles. Good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Specialist
REI (Recreational Equipment Incorporated)
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Shared knowledge, gave recommendations, and engaged with approximately 50-75 customers every day as sales floor specialist.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons for approximately 100-150 customers each day as cashier.
High School English Teacher
Henry County Schools
07.2007 - 05.2022
- Collaborated closely with approximately 125 student writers each academic year to ensure smooth workflow from initial draft through final publication.
- Maximized student writing quality by suggesting revisions for awkward phrasing or unclear language.
- Taught established guidelines to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and update course curricula.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Infantry Platoon Sergeant (Highest Position Held)
United States Army
03.1983 - 09.2003
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of 32 personnel within platoon.
- Improved platoon performance through consistent evaluation, feedback, and tailored leadership development plans for each soldier.
- Contributed to overall mission readiness through meticulous attention to detail during administrative tasks such as maintaining and accounting for equipment or maintaining personnel training records.
Education
Master of Arts - English Education
05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English
05.2006
Skills
- Proofreading and Light Editing
- Chicago Manual of Style Guidelines
- MLA Style Guidelines
- APA Style Guidelines
- Grammar Principles
- Creative and Expository Writing
- Multitasking and Organization
- Digital Media Presentations
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides
Certification
- Certified Educator, State of Georgia Professional Standards Commission
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