Sara Smith
Erie,CO
Summary
Proven Transcript Proofreader with a track record of enhancing document quality for independent court reporters by identifying critical errors and improving readability. Skilled in proofreading and time management, consistently exceed client expectations through meticulous attention to detail and exceptional communication skills. Achievements include significantly boosting document accuracy and client satisfaction without compromising confidentiality.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Transcript Proofreader
Self Employed Services
01.2024 - Current
- Annotated spoken word transcripts to identify dropped words, misspellings, grammatical errors, and punctuation missteps.
- Researched content and grammatical issues to check accuracy of information.
- Collaborated with court reporters to improve overall content clarity and readability.
- Enhanced legal transcript quality by identifying and correcting grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Facilitated timely project completion with efficient task prioritization and time management skills.
- Ensured consistency in the court reporter's personal style and tone by adhering to clients'' specific guidelines and preferences.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when working with complex technical documents containing specialized terminology or jargon.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality while handling sensitive documents for various clients.
- Built trust among clients by consistently delivering high-quality work that met or exceeded expectations.
Project Manager
Smith Household
07.2002 - Current
- Ran a 5-person household for 20 years.
- Requiring oversight of 5 schedules and flexibility for last-minute changes and obstacles.
- Managed all scheduling and billing.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
- Identified, reviewed and applied policies and procedures.
Personal Assistant
Private Client
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
Administrative Assistant
Literacy Untangled
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
Pediatric Sleep Therapist
Mountainside Sleep Therapy
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Performed comprehensive research.
- Created lesson plans and sleep management evaluations tailored to each client.
Education
Graduate -
Elizabeth Wiegner - Transcript Proofreading Course
Bachelor of Arts - Historical Research
Wheaton College
Norton05.2000
Skills
- Proofreading experience
- Strong Grammar Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Fact-checking abilities
- Consistency checking
- Research abilities
- Patience and Focus
- Spelling abilities
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Transcript Proofreader
Self Employed Services
01.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Private Client
09.2023 - 05.2024
Administrative Assistant
Literacy Untangled
09.2022 - 10.2023
Pediatric Sleep Therapist
Mountainside Sleep Therapy
10.2014 - 03.2017
Project Manager
Smith Household
07.2002 - Current
Graduate -
Elizabeth Wiegner - Transcript Proofreading Course
Bachelor of Arts - Historical Research
Wheaton College
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