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Zohreh ("Z") Kermani

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 - 2010.05

Master of Arts - Cultural & Historical Phenomenology of Religion

Graduate Theological Union
Berkeley, CA
09.1995 - 1998.10

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
09.1988 - 1993.06

Skills

Proofreading

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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 - 2010.05

Content Editor / Legal Content Editor

EGroups
1999 - 2000

Master of Arts - Cultural & Historical Phenomenology of Religion

Graduate Theological Union
09.1995 - 1998.10

Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies

Youngstown State University
09.1988 - 1993.06

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