Pamela Butler
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Effective at reviewing written word documents to evaluate grammar, spelling and content. Methodical and industrious with a good grasp of formatting, content structure and style preferences. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in multitasking and project management.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Proofreader
Self-employed
Albuquerque, NM
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed, proofread and corrected content for accuracy of grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax and formatting.
- Ensured that the final documents adhered to established style guidelines and standards.
- Analyzed copy for readability, clarity and adherence to editorial policy.
- Researched technical terms used in manuscripts to ensure accuracy.
- Provided feedback on writing styles and suggested improvements where necessary.
- Corrected typos in printed materials before going into production phase.
- Maintained detailed records of changes made during proofreading process.
- Compiled lists of corrections for authors based on results of proofreading sessions.
- Reviewed and edited documents to fix grammatical and spelling issues.
Assistant Tax Collector
Town of Nantucket
Nantucket, MA
08.1996 - 12.2018
- Coordinated with other departments within the organization regarding tax-related matters.
- Collected taxes, monitored payment plans and imposed deadlines on delinquent taxpayers.
- Processed real estate taxes, road usage tax, and personal property tax.
- Prepared and processed tax collection reports for review by supervisor.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1988 - 03.1989
- Monitored aircraft radio transmissions to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and air traffic control instructions.
- Provided safe, orderly, and expeditious air traffic control services for arriving and departing aircraft.
- Informed pilots of any hazardous weather conditions that may affect their flight path or destination.
- Responded quickly and accurately to emergency situations such as mid-air collisions or instrument failure warnings from pilots.
- Ensured appropriate separation between aircraft by adjusting speed restrictions, altitude assignments, and routing directions when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05.1987
Skills
- Calm Under Pressure
- Decision-Making
- Spelling Expertise
- Grammatical Rules Knowledge
- Organizational and Follow-Up Skills
- Data Entry Skills
- Project Support
- Microsoft Word Proficiency
Timeline
Freelance Proofreader
Self-employed
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Tax Collector
Town of Nantucket
08.1996 - 12.2018
Air Traffic Control Specialist
United States Air Force, USAF
01.1988 - 03.1989
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth