Michelangelo Retana
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional well-known for promoting positive environments and results for learners and clients alike. From editing and proofreading to warehouse expertise, driving services and the teaching of martial arts, all endeavors are met with the utmost efficiency and attention to detail. One might notice a small gap in employment between '03 and '05. But that was just to attend to the detail of raising a son as a stay-at-home dad. No organization will cease to be impressed by my dedication and goal driven attitude.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Capoeira Instructor
Axe Capoeira
Chicago, IL
03.2007 - Current
- Develop and implement lesson plans to instruct students on the principles of Capoeira.
- Lead demonstrations and group exercises concentrated around Axe's form of acrobatics, ground movements, kicks, strikes, and stretches.
- Provide individualized instruction to adults and kids ages 3+ to improve their capoeira and physical performance.
- Integrate Brazilian instruments, such as Pandeiros, Berimbaus, Atabaques, and various other percussion tools, to further enhance the student's knowledge of Capoeira.
Lyft / Uber Driver
Lyft And Uber
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to plan and execute efficient routes for passengers and deliveries.
- Followed all applicable traffic laws, regulations, and defensive driving techniques while operating a vehicle.
- Inspected vehicle daily for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Balanced and budgeted income and expenses for optimum profit outcomes.
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Crest Hill, IL
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Scanned packages while building and organizing pallets for shipment to various destinations.
- Loaded and unloaded big box trailers, as well as smaller package trucks, onto conveyor systems.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, conveyor systems and bulk package sorting systems.
Freelance Proofreader
Self Employed Web
Chicago, IL
09.2005 - 09.2020
- Edited documents for proper grammar usage, including verb tense, noun-verb agreement, formatting, and sentence structure.
- From manuscripts to legal and medical documents, transcriptions, essays, stories, novels, and screenplays, all forms of written communication were encountered.
- Utilized writing skills when necessary to help clients clearly and more concisely relay their desired message and achieve their writing goals.
Legal Proofreader (Sidley Austin Brown & Wood)
Bowne Business Solutions
Chicago, IL
09.2001 - 12.2003
- Proofread legal documents word for word.
- Specialized in proofing for gram/punc/usage, format and consistency, revisions only, manual black and redlines, and light editing.
- Assisted in all other aspects of the office: fax, intake and document processing via Word, Excel and Act.
Copy Editor / Proofreader
Manufacturer's News, Inc.
Evanston, IL
01.2000 - 11.2001
- Proofread state registers and directories prior to publication.
- Copyedited new records to be entered into the company database.
- Responsible for applying headers and SIC numbers to all records.
- Entered new and edited manufacturer profiles into the company database.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Creative Writing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ07-1999
High School Diploma -
Gordon Technical High School
Chicago, IL06-1996
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Grammatical rules knowledge
- Editing and annotating
- Spelling expertise
- Data entry skills
- Expertise in Word, Excel, Microsoft Office
- Warehouse Safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Warehouse Operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lyft / Uber Driver
Lyft And Uber
06.2022 - 07.2024
Amazon Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2021 - 01.2022
Capoeira Instructor
Axe Capoeira
03.2007 - Current
Freelance Proofreader
Self Employed Web
09.2005 - 09.2020
Legal Proofreader (Sidley Austin Brown & Wood)
Bowne Business Solutions
09.2001 - 12.2003
Copy Editor / Proofreader
Manufacturer's News, Inc.
01.2000 - 11.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Creative Writing
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Gordon Technical High School
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