Lorena Burcher
Cary,NC
Summary
Quality-driven Writer and Editor with superior attention to detail and meeting stringent deadlines. Superior proficiency in writing technical content for experienced and newer users of various products and solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technical Editor
Red Hat
05.2020 - Current
- Enhance document quality by meticulously editing technical content for grammar, punctuation, and style.
- Prepare, rewrite, and edit pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Communicate with writers and engineers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Lead classes to writers, engineers, and other associates across the company to improve their skills writing content for internal and external audiences.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of style guidelines based on customer feedback.
Freelance Spanish Writer
Berlitz
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Leveraged AI-generated content to produce engaging and error-free activities related to business and technology for learners of Spanish as a Second Language.
- Submitted content for publication in the company's Language Management System (LMS).
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
Freelance English-Spanish Translator
Cell-Ed
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Translated courses from English to Spanish on topics such as banking, business, and digital skills.
- Reviewed translated content for cultural sensitivity and use of universal Spanish.
- Conducted quality control checks both English and Spanish content to guarantee accuracy and consistency across all materials.
Freelance Grammar Expert (French & Spanish)
Duolingo
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Authored practice activities for learners of Spanish and French.
- Built cultural literacy by integrating history, literature, and social information in practice activities.
- Tested content in the Duolingo application before final publication.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature (ABD)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI01.2019
Master of Arts - French Linguistics
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - French And Spanish
University of Richmond
Richmond, VA01.2013
Skills
AsciiDoc
Basic C and Python
Chicago Manual of Style
Editing
Git
Localization and Translation
Pedagogy
SEO Best Practices
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
German
Elementary
Timeline
Freelance Spanish Writer
Berlitz
04.2024 - 06.2024
Freelance English-Spanish Translator
Cell-Ed
09.2021 - 12.2023
Freelance Grammar Expert (French & Spanish)
Duolingo
10.2020 - 03.2021
Senior Technical Editor
Red Hat
05.2020 - Current
Master of Arts - Spanish Literature (ABD)
University of Michigan
Master of Arts - French Linguistics
Middlebury College
Bachelor of Arts - French And Spanish
University of Richmond