Zohreh ("Z") Kermani
Editor
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Fast, efficient, and quality-oriented professional editor and proofreader with 16+ years experience and proven knowledge of service delivery, process simplification, and workflow prioritization. Excellent multitasking, organizational, verbal, and writing skills. Autonomous yet communicative with a history of superior performance in remote environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Editor, Expert
Research Square (AJE)
2010 - Current
- Average editing pace of ~8000 WPH (vs. operations department expected average pace of 3000 WPH) with 2% complaint rate.
- Edited over 2.5 million words (and counting) for more than 3700 international researchers.
- Edited and restructured manuscripts written by domestic and international ESL researchers for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards according to house style.
- Tested and implemented beta versions of new editing processes, workflows, and services to streamline editing processes and improve customer satisfaction.
- Exceeded workflow-specific quality standards, volume targets, and deliverables
Adjunct Faculty
Youngstown State University & Hiram College
Youngstown, OH
2009 - 2014
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
Gateway Manager / Content Editor
Patheos, Inc
2009 - 2009
- Produced and solicited content for Paganism section of Patheos website.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Teaching Fellow
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
2004 - 2007
- Verified course design and delivery complied with school quality guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Provided mentoring, gave advice on study skills, and helped students with learning problems.
- Delivered tutoring services to help students grasp course material and improve grades.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop engaging lesson plans.
Content Editor / Legal Content Editor
EGroups
San Francisco, CA
1999 - 2000
- Optimized content with key search terms to drive traffic and online visibility.
- Structured and organized content to enhance user experience and accessibility.
- Worked closely with legal counsel to ensure legal compliance of content.
- Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
Education
Ph.D. - American Religious History
Harvard University
Cambridge 09.2002 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Cultural & Historical Phenomenology of Religion
Graduate Theological Union
Berkeley, CA 09.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH 09.1988 - 06.1993
Skills
Proofreading
Academic editing proficiency
Editing articles
Mastery of English grammar
Copywriting and editing
Team collaboration
15 Years experience working remotely
Strategic content planning
Editing stories
Quote
"When I used to teach creative writing, I would tell the students to make their characters want something right away—even if it's only a glass of water."
Kurt Vonnegut
Timeline
Academic Editor, Expert
Research Square (AJE)
2010 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
Youngstown State University & Hiram College
2009 - 2014
Gateway Manager / Content Editor
Patheos, Inc
2009 - 2009
Teaching Fellow
Harvard University
2004 - 2007
Ph.D. - American Religious History
Harvard University
09.2002 - 05.2010
Content Editor / Legal Content Editor
EGroups
1999 - 2000
Master of Arts - Cultural & Historical Phenomenology of Religion
Graduate Theological Union
09.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies
Youngstown State University
09.1988 - 06.1993