TRACI L. RALEY
Sanford
Summary
A paralegal position with flexible hours where I can use the knowledge I have gained completing my paralegal certificate, studying for the CP exam, and volunteering as a court monitor
I am a freelance medical editor and volunteer court monitor who recently completed a paralegal certificate. I have passed the first (knowledge) portion of NALA’s CP exam and plan to take the second (skills) portion in July. I would like to use my excellent written communication skills and attention to detail to work in legal drafting, editing, research, case management, and intake interviews.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Science and Medical Editor
Self-employed
04.2017 - Current
- Language and line editing of scientific manuscripts, primarily for non-native English speaking authors, to improve clarity, grammar, word choice, sentence structure, conciseness, and consistency
- Meet all deadlines and ensure that manuscripts adhere to journal guidelines
- Write abstracts and cover letters that meet target journal requirements
- Communicate with client companies remotely via email and with authors through comments in MS Word
- Acknowledged as editor in numerous published scientific manuscripts
Research Specialist / Histotechnologist
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
06.2013 - 02.2017
- Processed, prepared and stained lab animal tissue to create publication-quality histology slides
- Communicated with investigators to determine their needs and answer questions
- Managed tissue processing schedules and maintained processing schedule logbook
- Managed specimen tracking and reviewed case orders and billing information to ensure accuracy
- Trained and mentored new employees and work-study students
Research Specialist / Histotechnologist
North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine
Raleigh, NC
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Processed, prepared and stained lab animal tissue to create publication-quality histology slides
- Communicated with investigators to determine their needs and answer questions
- Managed tissue processing schedules and maintained processing schedule logbook
- Managed specimen tracking and reviewed case orders and billing information to ensure accuracy
- Trained and mentored new employees and work-study students
Research Specialist / Histotechnologist
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL
05.2008 - 07.2010
- Processed, prepared and stained lab animal tissue to create publication-quality histology slides
- Communicated with investigators to determine their needs and answer questions
- Managed tissue processing schedules and maintained processing schedule logbook
- Managed specimen tracking and reviewed case orders and billing information to ensure accuracy
- Trained and mentored new employees and work-study students
Education
Certificate - Certified Paralegal Program
University of North Carolina Wilmington
03-2026
Master of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska Kearney
12-2012
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Auburn University
05-2009
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Medical terminology expertise
- Continuing education commitment
- Proofreading proficiency
Websites
Certification
- Distinguished Editor in the Life Sciences, Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (www.bels.org), Dec 2024
- Editor in the Life Sciences, Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (www.bels.org), April 2018
Timeline
Freelance Science and Medical Editor
Self-employed
04.2017 - Current
Research Specialist / Histotechnologist
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
06.2013 - 02.2017
Research Specialist / Histotechnologist
North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine
09.2011 - 06.2013
Research Specialist / Histotechnologist
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
05.2008 - 07.2010
Master of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska Kearney
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Auburn University
Certificate - Certified Paralegal Program
University of North Carolina Wilmington