Lauren Elderton
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced professional seeking a position in proofreading, editing, or content writing.
Professional editorial professional with proven track record in content creation, copyediting, and proofreading. Known for strong collaboration skills, adaptability, and results-driven approach. Adept in managing multiple projects, ensuring quality, and meeting deadlines. Skilled in research, fact-checking, and utilizing editorial software. Dependable team player with commitment to excellence in all tasks
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editorial Assistant
University of Houston
04.2022 - Current
- Managed the editorial process for manuscripts, articles, and book chapters, ensuring adherence to academic standards and journal guidelines.
- Conducted comprehensive edits for grammar, clarity, and style, enhancing the overall quality of scholarly publications.
- Oversaw and coordinated peer-review processes, including identifying suitable student co-reviewers, developing review questionnaires, and compiling feedback.
- Prepared and submitted finalized manuscripts and reviews to academic journals, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
- Provided editorial support for grant and proposal submissions, contributing to successful funding applications.
Administrative Coordinator
Golden Consultants
01.2022 - Current
- Proficient in managing complex schedules and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.
- Expert in maintaining organized filing systems (both physical and digital) for efficient document retrieval.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Facilitated smooth day-to-day operations by anticipating needs, proactively addressing potential issues, and efficiently resolving problems as they arose.
- Maintained a well-organized filing system to ensure easy access to important records and documents.
Freelancer
Appen
07.2016 - 12.2024
- Freelance Social Media Evaluator: Assessed social media content for relevance, accuracy, and adherence to platform guidelines, providing detailed feedback."
- "Conducted evaluations of social media trends and user engagement, contributing to data analysis for platform improvement.
- Freelance Language Model Contributor: Provided feedback and data analysis for the improvement of language learning models, contributing to enhanced accuracy and functionality."
- "Evaluated and tested language model outputs, identifying areas for refinement and providing detailed reports.
Education
BA - Psychology
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2023
Associate of Arts - Foreign Languages, Psychology
Lonestar College
Houston, TX05.2021
Skills
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Effective Time Allocation
- Strong Focus on Accuracy
- Project Management
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer Service
- Effective Listening
- Critical Thinking Expertise
- Dependability
- Effective Feedback
- Reliability
Certification
- University of Houston, Houston, TX Certificate of Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL), December, 2023
- Practicum Experience:
- Observed and assisted in a TEAL classroom for one semester, providing direct support to students.
- Developed and delivered a lesson plan, incorporating effective strategies for language acquisition.
- Aided in comprehension activities, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Timeline
Editorial Assistant
University of Houston
04.2022 - Current
Administrative Coordinator
Golden Consultants
01.2022 - Current
Freelancer
Appen
07.2016 - 12.2024
Associate of Arts - Foreign Languages, Psychology
Lonestar College
- University of Houston, Houston, TX Certificate of Teaching English as an Additional Language (TEAL), December, 2023
- Practicum Experience:
- Observed and assisted in a TEAL classroom for one semester, providing direct support to students.
- Developed and delivered a lesson plan, incorporating effective strategies for language acquisition.
- Aided in comprehension activities, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
BA - Psychology
University of Houston
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