Lisa DeBoest
Portland,OR
Summary
Meticulous proofreader and copyeditor also excelling in document management, data entry, and administrative support. Demonstrates a keen eye for detail, applying diverse style and content guidelines tailored to specific document requirements. Possesses an advanced grasp of vocabulary, grammar, and writing techniques, ensuring precision and quality in the finished product.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE PROOFREADER/COPYEDITOR
Self-Employed
09.2020 - Current
- Research content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Collaborate with writers and editors to improve overall content clarity and readability.
- Check and correct grammatical and spelling errors in diverse documents.
- Compare assigned tasks to internal and external information databases for accuracy and plagiarism.
- Follow established style guides to maintain style quality and consistency in produced content.
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II
Iowa State University Dining
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Executive-level administrative assistance for Director of Campus Dining and other senior management staff.
- Created presentations and written material for the director and coordinated all aspects of their schedule.
- Processed and maintained payroll, human resources, and policies and procedures documents.
- Assisted in supervision and management of dining administrative office.
- Provided support to special committees and other groups.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
CMBA Architects
03.2013 - 07.2019
- Total office administration, including HR, AR, AP, and GL, for company that grew 40% during my tenure.
- Supervised administrative assistant.
- Benefits administration, payroll, onboarding, and quarterly and annual government reporting.
- Direct support to CEO, board, and other owners.
- Preparation of semi-annual board meeting materials.
- Government and industry surveys and reporting.
LEGAL ASSISTANT and BOOKKEEPER
Baudler, Maus, Forman, Kritzer, & Wagner LLP
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed internal accounting, including AR, AP, and bank reconciliations.
- Coordinated HR, including payroll, health insurance, and 401(k).
- Spearheaded testing and transition to new billing software.
- Monthly and yearly reporting of financials and payroll.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Increased client satisfaction by efficiently managing case files and promptly addressing inquiries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English & Business
DANA COLLEGE
Blair, NEAssociate of Arts - English
WALDORF COLLEGE
Forest City, IASkills
- Copy Editing, Proofreading
- Database Management
- Financial Management
- Contracts
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Tax Filing
- Office 365
- Office Administration
- Detail-Oriented
- Multi-tasker
Websites
Certification
- General Proofreading - Theory and Practice Training - June 2023
Timeline
FREELANCE PROOFREADER/COPYEDITOR
Self-Employed
09.2020 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II
Iowa State University Dining
07.2019 - 09.2020
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
CMBA Architects
03.2013 - 07.2019
LEGAL ASSISTANT and BOOKKEEPER
Baudler, Maus, Forman, Kritzer, & Wagner LLP
01.2007 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - English & Business
DANA COLLEGE
Associate of Arts - English
WALDORF COLLEGE